50+ Tri Color Nail Designs

A lot of these beautiful nails can easily be recreated at home with some of the extra tools we mention below.   You don’t necessarily need to go to a salon!  However, getting pampered and having nail technicians do your nail art is always a treat!

Products we recommend

To achieve some of these styles below, we recommend using some products that will make it a lot easier to achieve the result you want.

If you’re wanting to try out a matte look at home, we recommend getting this matte nail polish:It easily turns any manicure, matte.  Play around with it!  Any design can be mattified, whether you want a classic white matte nail or you want to magnify your swirls.

To be able to hand draw on swirls or other small details like stars, we recommend these nail art brushes.  They are incredibly fine, and help draw out really intricate details:

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Below, we’ve rounded up 50+ tricolor nails that are perfect for your next mani!  Remember, feel free to pin any of the images below to recreate all of these designs in the future!

If you’re not sure what design you like best, why not save a couple so you can reference them later!

The Best Tri Color Nail Designs Perfect For Your Next Manicure!

If you’re looking for more designs, click on the Instagram accounts below!  All of these nail artists have hundreds of amazing ideas that are perfect for your seasonal manicure!

1) Brights by Vivian 

The easiest way to create a pretty nail art design is to use your favourite nail colors!  For me that’s pink, orange and white!  I love this color combination for summer. 

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Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong 

2) Lilacs, purples and Blues by Nicole 

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Image and nail art via @nailsbynicole._

3) Waving by Monika 

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Image and nail art via @monika_nails

4) Pastel Shades by Iram

If this is your first time trying tri color nail art, try out a simple design like this one by Iram! 

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Image and nail art via @iramshelton

5) Brown Tips by Melanie 

A fun way to change up french nails is to do a side swirl!  This ombre-esque design is trendy all year round!

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Image and nail art via @overglowedit

6) Perfect Combo by Bry

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Image and nail art via @gelsbybry

7) Three Shades of Pastel by Amber

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Image and nail art via @amberjhnails

8) Bright Florals by Abi 

A fun twist on a french manicure!  Adding in flowers and bright colors can be a stunning look for spring and summer. 

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Image and nail art via @naileditbeauty

9) Abstract by Chloe

Image and nail art via @beautybychloemayboyce

10) Shades of Blue by Nicole 

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Image and nail art via @nailsbynicole._

11) Bright Matte by Oliwia 

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Image and nail art via @napaznokciach

12) Pink, White and Orange by Vivian 

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Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong

13) Nudes by Chloë

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Image and nail art via @beautybychloemayboyce

14) Winter Swirls by Vivian

 

Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong

15) Tips and Cuffs by Caroline

One nail color is never as fun as three!  This design is giving us watermelon vibes and is perfect for summer!

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Image and nail art via @nailsbycaroline_

16) Pink and Aqua by Sarah 

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Image and nail art via @heluviee

17) Side French by Bethany

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Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany

18) Shades of Purple by Vivian 

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Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong

19) Greens by Chloë

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Image and nail art via @beautybychloemayboyce

20) Pops of Orange by Sarah 

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Image and nail art via @heluviee

21) Black, White & Gold by Charlotte 

Why not jazz up your white nail polish with gold and black!  This nail design is both unique and easy to recreate at home!

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Image and nail art via @charsgelnails_

22) Checkers by Melanie 

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Image and nail art via @overglowedit

23) Pink, Blue and White by Monika 

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Image and nail art via @monika_nails

24) Ombre Nails by Natalie 

This gorgeous ombre nail design can be created using makeup sponges!

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Image and nail art via @natalieholtnailartist

25) Wavy Tips by Peachi Nails 

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Image and nail art via @peachinails

26) Perfect Combo by Vivian 

This bright blue color matches perfectly with lavender and white!

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Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong

27) Perfect Pastels by Sarah 

This is the perfect design for a spring manicure!  Love using light pastels and this color combination is the perfect choice. 

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Image and nail art via @heluviee

28) Swirls by Bethany

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Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany

29) Berry, Lavender and White by Vivian 

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Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong

30) Peachy by Tori

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Image and nail art via @tori.nailedit

31) Leopard Print by Faustyna 

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Image and nail art via @fasia.nails

32) Simple Swirls by Natalie

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Image and nail art via @natalieholtnailartist

33) Bright and Cheerful by Sarah 

French tips are one of those classic looks that are always trending!  Why not put a fun spin on it with accent nails!

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Image and nail art via @heluviee

34) Bright Florals by Aimee

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Image and nail art via @allnailss._

35) Colourful Abstract by Amy

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Image and nail art via @amyle.nails

36) Perfect Swirls by Sarah 

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Image and nail art via @heluviee

37) Royal Blue by Vivian 

Love this color of blue nail polish!  Royal blue is really trendy right now and goes perfectly with pink and green. 

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Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong

38) Peachy Chevron by Amber

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Image and nail art via @amberjhnails

39) Shades of grey by Aimee

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Image and nail art via @allnails._

40) Side Swirl by Bethany

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Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany

41) Colourful Waves by Sarah 

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Image and nail art via @heluviee

42) Blue on Blue by Tiffany

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Image and nail art via @tiffanyabbigailebeauty

43) Tones of Pink by Paulina 

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Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin

44) Purple Swirls by Nail Chark

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Image and nail art via @nailchark

45) Happy Colors by Vivian 

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Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong

46) Polka Dots by Charlotte 

Polka dots are so much fun!  This design can easily be recreated with your favourite green nail polish and a dotting tool!  Here’s what we recommend:

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Image and nail art via @charsgelnails_

47) French Tips and Lines by Syd 

These bright nail polishes match perfectly together!  You can never go wrong with pink, orange and yellow!

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Image and nail art via @nailsbysmf

48) Line work by Paulina 

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Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin

49) Yellow, Pink and White by Nicole 

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Image and nail art via @nailsbynicole._

50) Fruit Salad by Bethany

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