23 Cute Summer Sunflower Nail Art Designs – Ideas, Prices, and Trends

Summer is the perfect time to embrace bright, cheerful designs, and what could be more uplifting than summer sunflower nails? Whether you’re planning a beach vacation or simply want to add a splash of sunshine to your everyday look, sunflower nail art is the way to go. In this article, I’ll walk you through some stunning sunflower nail designs, complete with detailed descriptions and DIY instructions.

Bright Yellow Sunflower Nails

These nails feature a cheerful yellow pastel base with vibrant sunflowers. The design includes tiny white and yellow flowers, providing a playful yet elegant look. Perfect for summer, these nails bring a touch of sunshine to any outfit.

Consumables:

• • Yellow pastel nail polish (e.g., OPI Need Sunglasses?)
  • White nail polish (e.g., Essie Blanc)
  • Brown nail polish (e.g., Essie Partner in Crime)
  • Clear base coat
  • Fine nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a clear base coat.
   2. Paint the nails with yellow pastel polish.
   3. Use a fine brush to add white and yellow flowers.
   4. Add brown centers to the sunflowers.
   5. Finish with a clear top coat.

French Sunflower Tips

This design combines classic French tips with sunflower accents. The nails have a soft pink base with white tips, accented by delicate sunflower designs. This elegant and refined look is perfect for any occasion.

Consumables:

• • Soft pink nail polish (e.g., OPI Bubble Bath)
  • White nail polish (e.g., Essie Blanc)
  • Yellow nail polish (e.g., China Glaze Happy Go Lucky)
  • Brown nail polish (e.g., Essie Partner in Crime)
  • Clear top coat

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply the soft pink base coat.
   2. Paint white French tips.
   3. Add small sunflower designs with yellow and brown polishes.
   4. Finish with a clear top coat.

Bold Sunflower French Manicure

For a more striking look, this design features bold yellow French tips with sunflowers. The bright yellow tips contrast beautifully with the nude base, making the sunflowers pop. Ideal for making a statement this summer.

Consumables:

• • Nude base coat (e.g., Essie Ballet Slippers)
  • Yellow nail polish (e.g., OPI Need Sunglasses?)
  • Brown nail polish (e.g., Essie Partner in Crime)
  • Fine nail art brush
  • Clear top coat

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply the nude base coat.
   2. Paint the tips with yellow polish.
   3. Add sunflower designs with yellow and brown polishes.
   4. Seal with a clear top coat.

Glittery Sunflower Nails

This glamorous design features glittery gold polish with sunflower accents. The nails are adorned with detailed sunflower designs and glitter, creating a dazzling and sophisticated look.

Consumables:

• • Gold glitter nail polish (e.g., Essie Summit of Style)
  • Yellow nail polish (e.g., Zoya Darcy)
  • Brown nail polish (e.g., Essie Partner in Crime)
  • Clear top coat

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply the gold glitter polish as the base color.
   2. Add sunflower designs with yellow and brown polishes.
   3. Seal with a clear top coat to protect the design.

Sunflower Tips with Green Accents

This design features sunflower tips with green accents, providing a fresh and natural look. The green tips add a unique twist to the traditional sunflower design, making it perfect for a trendy summer manicure.

Consumables:

• • Nude base coat (e.g., Essie Ballet Slippers)
  • Yellow nail polish (e.g., OPI Need Sunglasses?)
  • Green nail polish (e.g., Essie Mojito Madness)
  • Brown nail polish (e.g., Essie Partner in Crime)
  • Clear top coat

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply the nude base coat.
   2. Paint the tips with green polish.
   3. Add sunflower designs with yellow and brown polishes.
   4. Seal with a clear top coat.

Sunflower Minimalist Design

This minimalist sunflower design is perfect for those who prefer a more understated yet elegant look. The nails feature a clear or nude base with small, delicate sunflowers painted on each nail. The sunflowers are meticulously detailed, with bright yellow petals and brown centers, creating a subtle yet charming effect.

Consumables:

• • Clear or nude nail polish (e.g., Essie Ballet Slippers)
  • Yellow nail polish (e.g., OPI Sun, Sea, and Sand in My Pants)
  • Brown nail polish (e.g., Essie Partner in Crime)
  • Fine nail art brush
  • Dotting tool

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a clear or nude base coat.
   2. Use the fine nail art brush to paint small yellow petals around a dot of brown polish on each nail.
   3. Add small green leaves for added detail.
   4. Finish with a clear top coat to protect the design.

Sunflowers and Bees

Combining sunflowers with playful bee accents, this design adds a whimsical touch to your manicure. The nails feature sunflowers in varying sizes, with a few nails showcasing tiny bees buzzing around, creating a delightful and playful look.

Consumables:

• • Nude or pink nail polish (e.g., OPI Bubble Bath)
  • Yellow nail polish (e.g., China Glaze Lemon Fizz)
  • Black nail polish (e.g., Essie Licorice)
  • White nail polish (e.g., OPI Alpine Snow)
  • Fine nail art brush
  • Dotting tool

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a nude or pink base coat.
   2. Paint sunflowers on each nail using yellow and brown polishes.
   3. Add tiny bees with black and white polishes.
   4. Seal with a clear top coat to ensure the design lasts.

Sunflower French Manicure

For a sophisticated twist on the classic French manicure, this design features sunflower accents. The nails are painted with a traditional French tip in white, with detailed sunflowers added to a couple of nails to create a stylish and unique look.

Consumables:

• • Clear base coat (e.g., Sally Hansen Hard as Nails)
  • White nail polish (e.g., OPI Alpine Snow)
  • Yellow nail polish (e.g., Zoya Darcy)
  • Brown nail polish
  • Fine nail art brush
  • Dotting tool

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a clear base coat.
   2. Paint the tips of your nails with white polish.
   3. Add sunflowers to a couple of nails using yellow and brown polishes.
   4. Finish with a clear top coat to protect the design.

Detailed Sunflower Art

This design is perfect for those who love intricate nail art. Featuring detailed sunflowers with leaves and stems, this manicure showcases the artist’s skill and attention to detail. The sunflowers are painted with yellow petals, brown centers, and green leaves, creating a vivid and lifelike appearance.

Consumables:

• • Nude or clear base coat (e.g., Essie Ballet Slippers)
  • Yellow nail polish (e.g., Sally Hansen Mellow Yellow)
  • Brown nail polish
  • Green nail polish (e.g., Essie Mojito Madness)
  • Fine nail art brush
  • Dotting tool

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a nude or clear base coat.
   2. Paint detailed sunflowers with leaves and stems on each nail using yellow, brown, and green polishes.
   3. Add small details like leaf veins for added realism.
   4. Seal with a clear top coat.

Extravagant Sunflower Nails

For those who love to make a statement, this extravagant sunflower nail design is perfect. Featuring long nails with bold sunflower designs and 3D elements, this manicure is both eye-catching and glamorous. The addition of rhinestones and glitter adds an extra layer of sophistication and bling.

Consumables:

• • Nude or clear base coat (e.g., OPI Nail Envy)
  • Yellow nail polish (e.g., China Glaze Happy Go Lucky)
  • Brown nail polish
  • Rhinestones and glitter
  • Fine nail art brush
  • Dotting tool
  • Nail glue

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a nude or clear base coat.
   2. Paint sunflowers on each nail using yellow and brown polishes.
   3. Add 3D elements like rhinestones and glitter for extra bling.
   4. Secure the 3D elements with nail glue.
   5. Finish with a clear top coat to protect the design.

Subtle Sunflower Tips

This design features a delicate touch with subtle sunflower tips. Each nail is painted with a clear or nude base, adorned with small, detailed sunflowers at the tips. The yellow tips add a bright pop of color, while the sunflowers provide a charming focal point.

Consumables:

• • Clear or nude base coat (e.g., Essie Ballet Slippers)
  • Yellow nail polish (e.g., Sally Hansen Mellow Yellow)
  • Brown nail polish (e.g., Essie Partner in Crime)
  • Green nail polish (e.g., Essie Mojito Madness)
  • Fine nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a clear or nude base coat.
   2. Use the yellow polish to paint the tips of each nail.
   3. Add small sunflowers at the tips using yellow, brown, and green polishes.
   4. Finish with a clear top coat to protect the design.

Sunflower on a Blue Sky

This striking design features a single sunflower against a sky-blue background. The contrast between the bright yellow sunflower and the blue base creates a vibrant and eye-catching effect, perfect for summer.

Consumables:

• • Sky blue nail polish (e.g., Essie Bikini So Teeny)
  • Yellow nail polish (e.g., China Glaze Happy Go Lucky)
  • Brown nail polish (e.g., OPI You Don’t Know Jacques!)
  • Fine nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply the sky blue polish as the base color.
   2. Paint a detailed sunflower on each nail using yellow and brown polishes.
   3. Add a clear top coat to seal the design and ensure it lasts.

Sunflowers with Glitter Polka Dots

This playful design combines glitter and sunflowers for a fun and festive look. The nails feature a mix of sunflower accents and glittery polka dots, creating a lively and cheerful manicure.

Consumables:

• • Yellow glitter nail polish (e.g., OPI My Voice is a Little Norse)
  • Yellow nail polish (e.g., OPI Sun, Sea, and Sand in My Pants)
  • Brown nail polish (e.g., Essie Partner in Crime)
  • Fine nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply the yellow glitter polish as the base color on a few nails.
   2. Use the yellow and brown polishes to paint sunflowers on the other nails.
   3. Add polka dots with the yellow glitter polish on the sunflower nails.
   4. Seal with a clear top coat.

Single Sunflower on Blue Nails

This elegant design features a single sunflower on a smooth, blue background. The simplicity of the single sunflower adds a touch of sophistication, making it perfect for any occasion.

Consumables:

• • Light blue nail polish (e.g., Essie Mint Candy Apple)
  • Yellow nail polish (e.g., China Glaze Lemon Fizz)
  • Brown nail polish (e.g., OPI You Don’t Know Jacques!)
  • Fine nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply the light blue polish as the base color.
   2. Paint a single sunflower on each nail using yellow and brown polishes.
   3. Add a clear top coat to protect the design.

Sunflower Field on Blue Tips

This creative design features a field of sunflowers on blue-tipped nails. The combination of blue and yellow is both vibrant and refreshing, perfect for summer days.

Consumables:

• • Clear or nude base coat (e.g., Essie Ballet Slippers)
  • Light blue nail polish (e.g., Essie Bikini So Teeny)
  • Yellow nail polish (e.g., OPI Sun, Sea, and Sand in My Pants)
  • Brown nail polish (e.g., Essie Partner in Crime)
  • Green nail polish (e.g., Essie Mojito Madness)
  • Fine nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a clear or nude base coat.
   2. Paint the tips of your nails with the light blue polish.
   3. Add detailed sunflowers using yellow, brown, and green polishes.
   4. Finish with a clear top coat.

Ombre Sunflower Nails

This elegant design combines ombre and sunflower art, creating a sophisticated yet vibrant look. The nails transition from a soft purple to a bold yellow, with hand-painted sunflowers adding a touch of nature’s beauty.

Consumables:

• • Purple nail polish (e.g., OPI Do You Lilac It?)
  • Yellow nail polish (e.g., China Glaze Happy Go Lucky)
  • Brown nail polish (e.g., Essie Partner in Crime)
  • Fine nail art brush
  • Sponge for ombre effect

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply the purple polish as the base color.
   2. Use a sponge to create an ombre effect transitioning to yellow.
   3. Paint detailed sunflowers using yellow and brown polishes.
   4. Finish with a clear top coat to seal the design.

Watercolor Sunflower Nails

This design mimics the soft and dreamy effect of watercolor painting. Each nail features a gentle wash of colors with sunflowers delicately painted, giving the nails an artistic and ethereal appearance.

Consumables:

• • Nude or clear base coat (e.g., Essie Ballet Slippers)
  • Yellow nail polish (e.g., OPI Sun, Sea, and Sand in My Pants)
  • Green nail polish (e.g., Essie Mojito Madness)
  • Brown nail polish (e.g., Essie Partner in Crime)
  • Fine nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a nude or clear base coat.
   2. Use a thin brush to apply watercolor-like washes of yellow, green, and brown.
   3. Add detailed sunflowers using the same colors.
   4. Seal with a clear top coat for a glossy finish.

Striped Sunflower Nails

Combining stripes and sunflowers, this design offers a playful and modern twist. The nails feature white stripes and vibrant sunflowers, creating a fresh and lively look.

Consumables:

• • Clear base coat (e.g., Sally Hansen Hard as Nails)
  • White nail polish (e.g., OPI Alpine Snow)
  • Yellow nail polish (e.g., Essie Sunny Business)
  • Brown nail polish (e.g., OPI You Don’t Know Jacques!)
  • Fine nail art brush
  • Striping tape

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a clear base coat.
   2. Use striping tape to create white stripes on a couple of nails.
   3. Paint sunflowers on the other nails using yellow and brown polishes.
   4. Finish with a clear top coat.

Extravagant Yellow Sunflower Nails

This bold design features long, bright yellow nails adorned with 3D sunflower accents and rhinestones. Perfect for those who love a bit of extravagance, this look is both eye-catching and glamorous.

Consumables:

• • Yellow nail polish (e.g., OPI Need Sunglasses?)
  • Brown nail polish (e.g., Essie Partner in Crime)
  • Rhinestones and nail glue
  • Fine nail art brush
  • Clear top coat

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply the yellow polish as the base color.
   2. Paint detailed sunflowers on a couple of nails using yellow and brown polishes.
   3. Add rhinestones for extra sparkle.
   4. Seal with a clear top coat to protect the design.

French Tip Sunflower Nails

Combining the classic French tip with sunflower accents, this design is both elegant and charming. The nails feature traditional white tips with detailed sunflowers, perfect for a subtle yet stylish summer look.

Consumables:

• • Clear base coat (e.g., Essie Ballet Slippers)
  • White nail polish (e.g., OPI Alpine Snow)
  • Yellow nail polish (e.g., Sally Hansen Mellow Yellow)
  • Brown nail polish (e.g., Essie Partner in Crime)
  • Fine nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply a clear base coat.
   2. Paint the tips of your nails with white polish.
   3. Add detailed sunflowers using yellow and brown polishes.
   4. Finish with a clear top coat.

Cute Yellow Sunflower Nails

This design features a mix of full yellow nails and intricate sunflower art on a few nails, creating a cute and vibrant summer look. The sunflowers are detailed with yellow petals, brown centers, and green leaves, all set against a nude background.

Consumables:

• • Yellow nail polish (e.g., OPI Need Sunglasses?)
  • Nude or clear base coat (e.g., Essie Ballet Slippers)
  • Brown nail polish (e.g., Essie Partner in Crime)
  • Green nail polish (e.g., Essie Mojito Madness)
  • Fine nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply the nude or clear base coat.
   2. Paint a few nails with the yellow polish.
   3. On the remaining nails, paint detailed sunflowers using yellow, brown, and green polishes.
   4. Finish with a clear top coat to seal the design.

Polka Dot Sunflower Nails

This playful design combines sunflowers with polka dots, offering a fun twist on traditional nail art. The nails feature white tips with black polka dots and sunflower accents, creating a stylish and whimsical look.

Consumables:

• • Nude or clear base coat (e.g., Sally Hansen Hard as Nails)
  • White nail polish (e.g., OPI Alpine Snow)
  • Black nail polish (e.g., Essie Licorice)
  • Yellow nail polish (e.g., China Glaze Lemon Fizz)
  • Brown nail polish (e.g., Essie Partner in Crime)
  • Fine nail art brush
  • Dotting tool

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply the nude or clear base coat.
   2. Paint the tips of your nails with white polish.
   3. Add black polka dots using the dotting tool.
   4. Paint detailed sunflowers on each nail using yellow and brown polishes.
   5. Finish with a clear top coat.

Bold Sunflower Nails

This design showcases large, bold sunflowers that cover most of the nail, creating a striking and eye-catching effect. The petals are bright yellow, contrasting beautifully with the brown centers.

Consumables:

• • Nude or clear base coat (e.g., Essie Ballet Slippers)
  • Yellow nail polish (e.g., OPI Sun, Sea, and Sand in My Pants)
  • Brown nail polish (e.g., Essie Partner in Crime)
  • Fine nail art brush

DIY Instructions:

1. 1. Apply the nude or clear base coat.
   2. Paint large sunflowers on each nail using yellow and brown polishes.
   3. Add fine details with a thin brush for a more realistic look.
   4. Seal with a clear top coat.