68 Monochromatic Nail Art Designs

Monochromatic nail art features designs containing variations of a single color to create optical effects. Take cues from these nail artists and discover inspiration behind multi-toned manicures.  

Nail Art Studio: Spring Blossom

This tropical-looking flower is created with a one-stroke technique.

Nail Art Studio: Orange and Teal Ombre

Eva Jenkins demonstrates how to do Orange and Teal Ombre nail art.

Fimo Fun Shapes

Make nail art fun with PNI Worldwide’s Fimo Fun Shapes.

Encapsulated Hearts Acrylic Nail Art

Wear your heart in your nails! Nail tech Kristen D. Noel of Glossed Nails in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., created this full-of-love encapsulated acrylic look.

NTNA S.5 Ch.6: Positive Zen Nail Art (Hemi Park)

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S. 5 Challenge #6 sponsored by Bio Seaweed Gel asked contestants to create a negative space design on two hands. Click here to see all seven entries. Here is Hemi's entry.

NTNA S.5 Ch.8: Animal Figures Nail Art (Halley Fortenberry)

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S. 5 Challenge #8 sponsored by Kupa asked contestants to create a Dali-inspired design. Click here to see all five entries. Here is Halley's entry.

Denim Nail Art De-Stressed

CND’s fall collection, Craft Culture, takes the stress out of creating denim-inspired nail designs.

Picasso Portrait Nail Art Tutorial

See how Amy Masters of Dayton, Wyo. created her Mini Masterpiece entry, “Ritratto di Pablo Picasso” by Gabriele Donelli.