People Are Using Dried Flowers In Their Manicures & We're Here For It

There's not much as ethereal and whimsical as a dried floral manicure to whisk us away. The charming, dainty look features real dried flowers and petals encased in a thick, clear or neutral polish — and essentially, the trend couldn't be cuter. If you're looking for the perfect manicure for a wedding date, girls night out, or simply to celebrate the warmer months ahead, your search can end here. The trend leaves plenty of room to exercise your personal artistry and you can choose your color palette accordingly. While some may opt to head to the salon to get a set of perfected dried flower nails, the look can also be accomplished at home with the right tools.

From delicate petals to miniature leaves, the dried flower nail art craze is the perfect avenue to bring the cottagecore trend to your manicures. "These are beautiful! So regal," commented one Instagram, who added that they are reminiscent of French pottery. And we couldn't agree more. Whether you opt for short or long, almond or coffin nails, this trend soars with beauty and grace. 

If you opt to try out the manicure yourself at home, you'll need a clear base coat, a clear top coat, tweezers, and of course, dried flowers. If you aren't feeling the waiting game and don't want to hang around while you dry flowers yourself, you can purchase some ready-to-go petals and leaves made for nail art. You'll simply apply a base coat and once it's tacky, lay down your dried flowers with tweezers. Finish with a clear top coat to seal the look. 

You can also choose to do a dried flower accent nail or two. Follow the same process as above and leave the other nails with just a clear base coat or a solid hue, like lavender. If you're looking for a manicure to wear for a special occasion, this look would leave a lasting impression with its whimsy and romance.

If you'd rather aim for a statement-making manicure, wearing extensions is one way to make this trend really shine. Extra-long nails with dried petals sprinkled on the tips can help you to accomplish this charming style. You may be able to pull this off at home if you're experienced with nail extensions, but if not, it may be best to make an appointment at the nail salon to rock this look. Extra-long nails really showcase the tiny, dried flowers in a stunning manner. 

While this trend is typically made up of an array of naturally placed flowers, you can also craft a more intentional design with the dried flowers. Outlining the nail bed with gold leaf and placing a single dried flower in the center is one way to make a jaw-dropping statement. One Instagram user nailed it with the assessment that this look is "blooming gorgeous."

Another route in which to incorporate gold leaf into your dried flower manicure is to strew it about, along with your petals and leaves. If you're trying this combo at home, simply lay down the gold leaf with tweezers as you did your dried flowers and leaves. This elegant, regal energy does certainly remind us of the finest of vases and we adore the dried flower manicure trend for that very reason. Sparkle with golden hour nails like these.