26 Best Daisy Nail Designs | Fresh Floral Manicure Ideas

Daisy nails are fresh, happy, and so easy to love. A tiny white flower with a yellow center can make any manicure feel like a sunny day. I paint daisies for clients all year, because they are simple, sweet, and look good on every nail shape.

In this guide, I share 26 daisy nail designs, from one small flower to full floral art. You will see simple daisy art, colorful daisy looks, French tips, 3D and chrome finishes, and styles for every nail shape. Each idea has a short tip from my own nail table so you can copy it.

If you want more flower ideas, spring almond nail designs is a great place to start, and for wings with petals, butterfly nail designs pairs well. Save your favorites and show them to your nail artist.

A few tips before you choose. A daisy is just five to eight white petals around a yellow dot, so it is easy to paint with a dotting tool. Keep the flowers small on short nails. Finish with a glossy top coat so the white petals stay bright.

1. Single daisy accent nail

Short nude nails get one tiny white daisy on each nail. The flowers are small and neat. This is the easiest way to try daisy art.

Place the daisy near the center and leave lots of space around it. Tiny and neat sets like this belong with short nail designs.

2. Micro daisies on nude

Nude almond nails carry micro white daisies. The flowers are very small, so the look stays soft. It is a good set for work or school.

Use the tip of a toothpick for the tiniest dots. Soft nude almonds like these also appear in milky pink short almond nails.

3. White daisies on pink

Pink and nude almond nails have a white daisy flower pattern. The pink makes the white petals stand out. It is a sweet pick for spring.

Paint the pink in two thin coats before you add the flowers. For more pink ideas, see pink nail designs.

4. Yellow-centered classic daisies

Nude almond nails show micro white daisies on every nail. A small yellow center gives each flower a classic look. It is sweet and simple.

Dot the yellow center last, so it sits neatly in the middle of the petals. More petal ideas live in flower nail designs.

5. Daisy chain nails

Sheer nude almond nails have a daisy chain that runs along the nail. It looks like a little flower vine. I love how light and playful it feels.

Draw a thin green vine first and add the daisies along it. Soft nude bases like this go well with light pink almond nail designs.

6. Minimal outlined daisy on mauve

Soft mauve square nails get a single daisy accent. The dusty purple-pink color looks calm and pretty. One flower is all this set needs.

Choose a flower color that is lighter than the base for a gentle look. If you like muted purples, visit purple nail designs.

7. Blue daisy nails

Baby blue almond nails carry white daisy art. The pale blue looks like a clear sky. It is fresh and cool.

White petals show best on a mid-tone blue, so avoid very pale shades. More blue shades wait in blue coffin nails.

8. Lavender 3D daisy nails

Lavender almond nails have raised purple daisy flowers. You can feel the flowers when you touch them. It is a soft and dreamy set.

Build each petal with thick gel and cure it in short bursts. Gentle purples like this are also in purple almond nail designs.

9. Pastel rainbow daisies

Pastel rainbow almond nails fade from color to color. White daisies and tiny sparkles sit on top. It is a happy set for a spring day.

Sponge the colors side by side and let them blend where they meet. The soft fade works like ombre almond nail designs.

10. Neon daisy accents

Neon yellow and hot pink nails mix checkerboard and daisy accents. The colors are loud and fun. Pick this look when you want to stand out.

Use a white base under neon polish so the color stays bright. Bold sets like this fit the playful side of summer nail designs.

11. Black base with daisies

Short black nails carry white daisy art. The dark base makes the white petals pop. It is bold, but still pretty.

Use a thick white gel for the petals so they stay bright on black. More dark ideas wait in black nail designs.

12. Green and white daisy nails

Matte olive green coffin nails have white daisy accent art. The earthy green feels calm and natural. The matte finish gives it a modern touch.

Add a matte top coat as the last step. Long and earthy sets like this are also loved in glitter coffin nails.

13. Daisy French tips

Pink French tip almond nails get white daisy art. The tips stay soft, and the flowers add a fresh touch. It is a pretty mix of classic and cute.

Paint the tip first and add the daisies once it is dry. For another tip idea, see glitter French tip nails.

14. Daisies along the cuticle

Short nude nails have daisies placed along the cuticle. It looks like flowers growing from the nail base. This idea is cute and a little different.

Follow the curve of your cuticle with tiny dots. Fresh placement ideas like this are part of the hottest nail trends.

15. Side-edge daisy art

Pink almond nails show white daisy art along the side edge. The flowers sit near the side, not in the middle. It is a neat way to keep the nail clean.

Keep the flowers in a line and the same size. Pretty pink almonds like these are also in pink coffin nails.

16. Daisy half-moon nails

Pale yellow almond nails have daisy half-moon accent nails. The soft yellow feels like spring sun. The half-moon shape adds a sweet twist.

Follow the curve of your cuticle for a clean half moon. Fresh pastel sets like this fit well with spring nail designs.

17. Daisy and polka-dot French

Pink almond nails have polka dot outlines and daisy art. The dots and flowers feel playful together. It is a cute set for a day out.

Use a dotting tool for both the dots and the flower petals. Playful ideas like this appear in nail designs ideas.

18. Yellow French with daisies

Sheer almond nails come with yellow French tips and white daisies. The yellow tips feel cheerful and light. I like how clean this one looks.

Choose a soft butter yellow for the tip so the daisies stay the star. A fresh twist like this fits right in with French tip almond nail designs.

19. 3D daisy nails

Nude almond nails have white French tips and 3D daisy flowers. The raised petals look real. This is a lovely set for a special day.

3D flowers need a strong base, so ask for gel or acrylic. To learn how that works, read how to do acrylic nails at home.

20. Chrome daisies

Pink chrome short nails carry small daisy art. The mirror shine makes the flowers glow. It is shiny but still sweet.

Rub the chrome powder on first, then paint the daisies on top. For more metal shine, see silver almond nail designs.

21. Glitter daisy accents

Pink glitter short nails have white daisy accent nails. The glitter adds sparkle to the soft flowers. It is a fun set for a party.

Put the glitter on most nails and keep the daisy nails plain. Find more sparkle in pink glitter nails.

22. Matte daisy manicure

Matte black almond nails show white and yellow daisy art. The flat black finish makes the colors bright. It is bold and pretty at once.

Paint the daisies with thick gel and cover only the flowers with a glossy top coat. The shine on top of matte is a fun trick for black marble nail designs too.

23. Short daisy nails

Short nude nails have white French tips and tiny daisy accents. Short nails are easy to keep up. The tiny flowers keep the look clean.

Keep the flowers smaller than your fingertip so they do not crowd the nail. See more compact shapes in short coffin nails ideas.

24. Almond daisy nails

Baby blue almond nails carry white daisies and sheer stripes. The stripes make the flowers feel light. Almond nails are my favorite shape for this.

The long curve of an almond gives the daisies room to breathe. For more shapes like this, visit long almond nail designs.

25. Coffin daisy nails

Coffin nails show small white daisies and lavender flowers. The long shape gives the flowers room to shine. It is a pretty set for a garden party.

Mix two flower types for a wild garden feel. A clean white base like this is shown in white coffin nails.

26. Summer daisy nails

Sunny yellow short nails have white daisy art. The yellow and white feel like a summer picnic. It is bright, happy, and easy to wear.

Yellow can look streaky, so use three very thin coats. Sunny looks like this are the heart of summer nail designs.

Final Thoughts

Daisy nails bring a fresh and happy feel to any look. Start with one tiny flower, or go all in with color and 3D art. A glossy top coat and a little cuticle oil each day keep the white petals bright.

Before you book, save a few photos from this list and show them to your nail artist so they can match the size and style you like. For more ideas, browse nail designs ideas, pink coffin nails and flower nail designs. Tell me in the comments which daisy nail set is your favorite!