Cherry blossoms are spring’s most poetic flower — delicate pink petals that translate to nail art beautifully.

The blossom aesthetic: soft pinks, white accents, and branch details on nude or pale bases. Japanese-inspired and utterly romantic.

These 15 designs capture sakura season.

Here’s your petal collection. Let’s get into it.

Classic Sakura Branch

Classic sakura branch nail art

Blossom branches across nails — the iconic sakura.

Best for: the essential. Branches ARE cherry blossom nails.

Petal Pink Wash

Petal pink wash blossom nails

Soft pink petal wash — the delicate bloom.

Best for: the subtle. A wash suggests blossoms dreamily.

White Blossom Detail

White cherry blossom nail detail

White blossoms on pink — the classic contrast.

Best for: the traditional. White on pink is sakura’s palette.

Nude Blossom Base

Nude base cherry blossom nail art

Blossoms on sheer nude — the elegant sakura.

Best for: the refined. Nude lets blossoms breathe.

Night Blossom Drama

Night blossom dark nail design

Blossoms on deep navy — yozakura, night sakura.

Best for: the dramatic. Night blossoms are breathtaking.

Pro tip: Dark bases make pink blossoms glow — the contrast is stunning.

Petal Confetti

Petal confetti blossom nail art

Scattered petals — the falling blossom.

Best for: the poetic. Petals mid-fall capture sakura’s essence.

Branch Accent Nail

Single branch accent blossom nail

One branch accent among solids — restrained sakura.

Best for: the subtle. A single branch keeps it chic.

Pink Gradient Bloom

Pink gradient blossom nail design

Blossoms over pink gradient — depth and delicacy.

Best for: the dimensional. Gradients give blossoms atmosphere.

Gold Blossom Luxe

Gold cherry blossom luxury nail art

Gold-detailed blossoms — the luxurious sakura.

Best for: the glamorous. Gold elevates blossoms to art.

Tiny Bud Clusters

Tiny bud cluster blossom nails

Clusters of tiny buds — the detailed sakura.

Best for: the intricate. Buds reward close looking.

Watercolor Sakura

Watercolor cherry blossom nail art

Soft watercolor blossoms — the dreamy sakura.

Best for: the artistic. Watercolor captures petal translucency.

Blossom French Tips

Blossom french tip spring nails

Blossoms on French tips — the sakura French.

Best for: French lovers. Blossoms refresh the classic.

Moonlit Blossom

Moonlit cherry blossom nail design

Blossoms with moon accents — the evening sakura.

Best for: the romantic. Moonlight makes blossoms glow.

Minimalist Petal

Minimalist single petal nail design

A single petal per nail — the haiku of nail art.

Best for: the minimalist. One petal says everything.

The Sakura Capsule

Curated cherry blossom nail collection

Nude, pink, white — the three-bottle sakura.

Best for: spring. Three shades, endless blossoms.

Delicate and dreamy. Save your sakura — and for more spring florals, see our floral nail art and spring ideas.