From Cowboy Carter to Chappell Roan, it feels like western-inspired styles have never been cooler. And as it gets a little warner out there, it's the perfect time to brighten things up with a playful set of cowboy nails.
We've already seen cowgirl nails. Now it's time to embrace your inner rodeo girlie with funky western nail art! Go for a funky cow print! Lean into tans and beiges! You can even mimic the textures of denim and suede.
Ready to give your tired old bubble bath mani a summery, cowboy-inspired upgrade? Look no further…
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A girly twist on cowboy nails, add a splash of baby pink to a classic black-and-white cow print. Experiment with pink tips and pink paisley print triangular tips for a fun, feminine western look.
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A classic black-and-white cow-print nail is an easy western mani — add a couple of animal skulls straight from the saloon walls for a little edge.
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These deep red, olive, and blue touches with sparkly details and cute fairy light art add a late-night spin to the classic cowboy nails.
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Simple, straightforward and straight from the rodeo. Start with a simple nude base and add cute nail art with different Western symbols on each nail.
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While the cow-print nails may be the most obvious choice, we also love a bold paisley-print nail that looks like it's come straight from a western bandana.
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Another cute option for spring, play with light pastel hues.
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If the full cow print nail feels a little too intense, there's something so chic and so understated about the cow print French tips. Western nails, but make it clean girl! Perfect for bringing a little western flair to the city.
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Start with classic beige French tips, then add some cute western touches in brown and black — think desert flowers, cow print and paisley.
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The more colourful, the better! Mix bright paisley prints with detailed desert nail art featuring horses and cacti.
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A maximalist option: upgrade your cow-print nails with a few pearl and gold stud details.
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Simple, colourful and fun, try these playful, bright bits of nail art.
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For the minimalists amongst us, this ultra-simple gradient of browns has just enough of a western edge to remind you of the rodeo.
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These cute brown-and-beige nails feature the most classic cowboy symbols: the boot and the hat.
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How fun are these mismatched cowboy French tips? Please note the textured denim effect!
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A simple spin on the cow print nails, stick to only two full cow print nails, add a cow print French tip, and finish off with a cute gold horseshoe.


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