The year of the snake is barreling full speed ahead, and now, Aries season is upon us. From March 20 to April 19, the passionate fire sign can inspire us all to forge fearlessly into the future. While those who are actually Aries suns—or at least have the sign in their Big Three (as their sun, moon, and/or rising)—may feel most aligned and emboldened during this time of year, we're big advocates of inclusivity. So if you've been looking for ways to harness your ambition, hone your energy, and become a bit more uninhibited, there's no time like Aries season to start chipping away at your goals.
And if you need a little daily inspo, you might consider using your nails as your palette. To do so, you can incorporate the fiery sign's primary colors—red, orange, and yellow—or opt for its softer side, adding pink, peach, lavender, and pale shades of blue and green to the mix. Ready to rock a star sign manicure? Ahead, explore 20 of our favorite Aries season nail ideas.
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Toasted Aura Aries Nails
Up first, we have this sunny aura design. We love the mix of a fiery burnt orange and yellow base paired with bright white and baby pink accents. It perfectly captures the duality of the sign.
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3D Mismatched Aries Mani
Mismatched manis are so much fun because they offer enough space for up to 10 unique themed designs. When creating an Aries nail look, you can stick to either side of the sign's color spectrum or combine them.
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Orange and Yellow Aries Stripe Swatch Nails
We love an easy-to-recreate nail look, and this Aries swatch design is about as simple as it gets. Pick your chosen Aries shades, then neatly swipe a strip of color from the tip down toward the cuticle. For added allure, encase gold foil on top.
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3D Floral Aries Aura Nails
This 3D floral Aries mani is so bright and cheerful. You can DIY the design using orange and yellow nail polishes, a small sponge, and a fine-line nail art brush. You'll need to layer clear builder gel on top for the 3D floral accent.
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Velvet Glass Swirl Nails
This shimmery red, pink, and magenta velvet glass mani may feel Valentine's Day-coded, but since Aries colors overlap, it works for this time of year, too. Admittedly, this design is more complicated to DIY, so your best bet is to book a manicure with nail art.
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Mesmerizing Aries Aura Nails
For a mystical, magical Aries mani that's mesmerizing as can be, check out this shimmery velvet aura design. You can create the white star design using a dotting tool and nail art brush.
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Aries Velvet Skittle Nails
Remember, soft pastel shades work for Aries season, too. While green is an Aries color, you might consider bordering your pale velvet skittle design with one of the bolder Aries hues—but it's up to you!
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Short Aries Tort Nails
Tortoise shell manicures have been a go-to neutral nail request for years. Depending on the colors you choose to mottle into your design, it can look pretty fitting for Aries season.
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Velvet Glass Gingham Nails
These velvet glass gingham nails immediately remind us of Memorial Day cookouts and summer—but, as it turns out, pink, red, blue, and white all work for Aries season, too. To create this design, start with a silvery-white velvet base, then use jelly blue, pink, and red polishes to create the gingham design on top.
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Aries Micro French
Aries might be one of the bolder signs of the zodiac, but that doesn't mean your manicure has to be loud. Something as simple as a color-coded micro French can honor the season.
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3D Red and Pink Chrome Aries Nails
Meanwhile, if you want bold nails to match your fiery mood, this 3D red and pink chrome manicure will make people double-take. It will likely also make you mad to try to DIY, so we suggest booking a nail sesh for this detailed beaut.
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Amber Velvet Glass Nails
This amber velvet glass design looks equal parts sunny and fierce. It's all about expertly layering velvet and jelly polishes. You can see how at the link above.
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Abstract Orchid Nails
For something more abstract, check out this red, white, and yellow orchid design. You can recreate it with blooming gel polishes or by using dotting tools and a nail art brush for a crisper effect.
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Aries Neutral Marble Nails
Aries might be characterized by bright, hot colors, but shades of brown and white play a role, too. If you prefer neutral nail looks, consider this pretty marbled design.
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Aries Neutral Mismatched Mani
Another neutral Aries nail look we love? This brown and white mixed-finish design. It uses more subdued colors to create an equally bold end look.
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Burgundy-Brown Aries Lava Lamp Nails
This design typically features a hint of silver and is referred to as cyber nails. Without the metallic touch, however, we find it looks more like a lava lamp. Thus, we're dubbing this chic neutral mani "Aries Lava Lamp Nails." Fun, no?
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Hot Neon Swirl Aries Nails
If you're thrilled that spring is fully underway with its warmer, brighter days, you might feel inclined to lean hotter with your Aries mani. Let this vivid swirl design guide you.
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Pale Pastel Tie-Dye Aries Nails
Of course, if you prefer lighter, more neutral nail looks but want to incorporate the sign's top shades, you could always mute it with pastel tones. Nail artist Dayanna I. Sapiens shows us how at the link above.
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Skittle Swoop Aries Tort Nails
Another way to rock tort nails for Aries season? With the sign's primary colors swooped around the edges. You can DIY the look by starting with a tort base, then using a nail art brush to create alternating colorful edges.
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Velvet Cherry Cola Nails
Or you can skip the nail art altogether and go with a solid coat of an Aries-coded velvet polish. This cherry cola option works well.