15 cowboy nails ideas to get your giddy up on

Yee-haw, but make it a mani.
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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…


Cow print and pink paisley

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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.


Cow print with a skull twist

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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.


Late nights in Texas

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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.


Rodeo detail nail art

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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.


Bandana paisley print

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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.


Desert pastels

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Another cute option for spring, play with light pastel hues.


A cow print twist on French tips

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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.


Brown, black and white cowboy nails

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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.


Mismatched summery western nail art

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The more colourful, the better! Mix bright paisley prints with detailed desert nail art featuring horses and cacti.


3-D cow print studded talons

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A maximalist option: upgrade your cow-print nails with a few pearl and gold stud details.


Western symbol nail art

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Simple, colourful and fun, try these playful, bright bits of nail art.


Minimalist shades of brown

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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.


Brown cowboy boots and hats

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These cute brown-and-beige nails feature the most classic cowboy symbols: the boot and the hat.


Denim and suede French tips

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How fun are these mismatched cowboy French tips? Please note the textured denim effect!


Mismatched nudes, French tips and cow print

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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.