Ballerina Nail Shapes and Designs for Your Next Manicure Inspiration

Ballerina nail art is a timeless and sophisticated design that adds a touch of grace and elegance to any outfit. Whether you’re dressing up for a formal event or simply looking to elevate your everyday style, ballerina nails are a chic and stylish choice. The design features soft pastel colors, delicate patterns, and ballet-inspired elements such as tutus, ballet slippers, and ribbons. These elements are combined to create a range of looks that are both feminine and playful.

In this post, we’ve gathered 30 of the most breathtaking ballerina nail art designs to inspire and delight you. From subtle and understated to bold and eye-catching, there’s something for every taste and preference. Whether you’re a seasoned nail artist or just starting out, these designs are sure to impress. So why wait? Get your nail polish and brushes ready, and let’s get started on creating your dream ballerina nail art!

1. Classy Ballerina Nails

Matte green nail polish will go well with your ballerina manicure. It is no surprise that you will look elegant and beautiful with this mani above. To make it shinier, you can stick some stones on some of the nails.
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Matte green nail polish will go well with your ballerina manicure. It is no surprise that you will look elegant and beautiful with this mani above. To make it shinier, you can stick some stones on some of the nails.

2. Colorful Matte Ballerina Nails

Isn't the color palette so dynamic? Ballerina nails are amazing but you know what it more amazing than it? The matte finish! It makes possible that you can go weeks without needing to touch up your manicure, which is awesome if you're busy!
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Isn’t the color palette so dynamic? Ballerina nails are amazing but you know what it more amazing than it? The matte finish! It makes possible that you can go weeks without needing to touch up your manicure, which is awesome if you’re busy!

3. Watermelon Design on Ballerina Nails

Watermelon nail art is a great way to show your love for the summer. Watermelons are popular right now, so this is a great way to get in on the trend with long ballerina nails!
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Watermelon nail art is a great way to show your love for the summer. Watermelons are popular right now, so this is a great way to get in on the trend with long ballerina nails!

4. Bling Ballerina Nails

Why not having fun with your nails while looking chic with them? Black, silver and nude polishes go well with each other in this design. It's a perfect balance for everyday wear.
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Why not having fun with your nails while looking chic with them? Black, silver and nude polishes go well with each other in this design. It’s a perfect balance for everyday wear.

5. Pink and White Ombre Design on Ballerina Nails

This color combination rocks with ballerina nails! It's so feminine and pretty. The pink really pops, and the white is such a classic shade to wear.
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This color combination rocks with ballerina nails! It’s so feminine and pretty. The pink really pops, and the white is such a classic shade to wear.

6. Colorful Ombre Ballerina Nails

Wanna cheer up your ballerina nails? If your answer is yes, go for an ombre effect! The color change is so subtle, but it looks like you've got a bunch of different shades on your nails. It's a great way to make a statement without going full-on rainbow.
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Wanna cheer up your ballerina nails? If your answer is yes, go for an ombre effect! The color change is so subtle, but it looks like you’ve got a bunch of different shades on your nails. It’s a great way to make a statement without going full-on rainbow.

7. Elegant Red Ballerina Nails

The color contrast between the red and black is fabulous, especially when they are combined with silver glittered accent nail. It's like you're wearing a work of art on your nails because of the rose nail art.
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The color contrast between the red and black is fabulous, especially when they are combined with silver glittered accent nail. It’s like you’re wearing a work of art on your nails because of the rose nail art.

8. Marble Nail Art with Ballerina Manicure

The color contrast between the red and black is fabulous, especially when they are combined with silver glittered accent nail. It's like you're wearing a work of art on your nails because of the rose nail art.
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Turquoise marble nail art is a great way to add a little pop of color to your look. It can be used as an accent nail, or you can use it on all of them! It’s also a great way to stand out in a crowd since you’ll be the only one with these beautiful nails!

9. Turquoise and Pink Matte Ballerina Nails

Turquoise and pink colors are so bright, and the pink is a great contrast to the turquoise. Three different nail designs are used such as French mani, ombre and smiley face nails. This nail style is perfect for summer!
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Turquoise and pink colors are so bright, and the pink is a great contrast to the turquoise. Three different nail designs are used such as French mani, ombre and smiley face nails. This nail style is perfect for summer!

10. Orange & Blue Ballerina Panther Nails

To show your savage side to everyone, applying a panther nail art is a great idea. The combination of orange and dark blue will contribute a lot to your savage look.
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To show your savage side to everyone, applying a panther nail art is a great idea. The combination of orange and dark blue will contribute a lot to your savage look.

11. Navy Blue Ballerina Nails

Glittered nails are a great way to express yourself. Navy blue is a really cool color, and the glitter adds some fun to it. The glitter is also a great way to show off your personality, and it's fun for people who like shiny things.
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Glittered nails are a great way to express yourself. Navy blue is a really cool color, and the glitter adds some fun to it. The glitter is also a great way to show off your personality, and it’s fun for people who like shiny things.

12. Orange Gel Ballerina Nails

Orange is such a warm and inviting color when it is combined with ballerina nails. The shade can be worn year-round, and it would look great with any outfit. I think it would be especially nice for summertime.
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Orange is such a warm and inviting color when it is combined with ballerina nails. The shade can be worn year-round, and it would look great with any outfit. I think it would be especially nice for summertime.

13. Glittered French Ballerina Nails

The look of a french manicure with ballerina nails is quite stunning! I think it's such a sweet, soft look and would be great for the office or going out to dinner. It's not too flashy, but it still makes a statement!
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The look of a french manicure with ballerina nails is quite stunning! I think it’s such a sweet, soft look and would be great for the office or going out to dinner. It’s not too flashy, but it still makes a statement!

14. Matte Green & Black Ballerina Nails

Matte green and black ballerina nails rock! The colors go so well together, and the design is so symmetrical. It's a great look for anyone looking for a subtle way to stand out.
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Matte green and black ballerina nails rock! The colors go so well together, and the design is so symmetrical. It’s a great look for anyone looking for a subtle way to stand out.

15. Foil Ballerina Nails

Blue foil nails are the perfect way to get in the spirit of the holidays. They are festive, gorgeous, and they will bring you joy every time you look at your hands!
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Blue foil nails are the perfect way to get in the spirit of the holidays. They are festive, gorgeous, and they will bring you joy every time you look at your hands!

16. Animal Print Ballerina Bails

One of the most popular color combinations is definitely blue and white. They look so clean and neat. Plus, to take this great color combo to a different level, animal prints are ready and they rock. Let's show off your wild side!
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One of the most popular color combinations is definitely blue and white. They look so clean and neat. Plus, to take this great color combo to a different level, animal prints are ready and they rock. Let’s show off your wild side!

17. Fall Vibes on Ballerina Nails

There's just something so cool about having a nail design that is only appropriate for a certain season! It makes people feel like they have their finger on the pulse of time, and that they are taking part in something special.
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There’s just something so cool about having a nail design that is only appropriate for a certain season! It makes people feel like they have their finger on the pulse of time, and that they are taking part in something special.

18. Chrome Purple Ballerina Nails

Chrome nails are made to look like the nails of a robot. They are made by painting your nails with a shiny, metallic paint and then adding a layer of clear nail polish over it so it looks shiny. Purple color is a great choice for this type of nails!
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Chrome nails are made to look like the nails of a robot. They are made by painting your nails with a shiny, metallic paint and then adding a layer of clear nail polish over it so it looks shiny. Purple color is a great choice for this type of nails!

19. Ballerina Nails with Creative Nail Art

Why not having fun with your ballerina nails? All you need to do is apply colorful nail polishes first and draw different designs on top of of your nails. They could be an alien, a ghost or even a jelly fish!
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Why not having fun with your ballerina nails? All you need to do is apply colorful nail polishes first and draw different designs on top of of your nails. They could be an alien, a ghost or even a jelly fish!

20. Rainbow Braids on Ballerina Nails

We love braids on our hair but why not having them on our fingers? The braid technique looks super creative and fun above. Combining braids with similar color palette for each nail is a nice detail, too.
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We love braids on our hair but why not having them on our fingers? The braid technique looks super creative and fun above. Combining braids with similar color palette for each nail is a nice detail, too.

21. Pink Ballerina Ombre Nails

To feel like a true princess, pink and white ombre nails is a great choice. You will feel the maximum cuteness with this nail design. Pink color is highlighted, so white shade is used slightly.
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To feel like a true princess, pink and white ombre nails is a great choice. You will feel the maximum cuteness with this nail design. Pink color is highlighted, so white shade is used slightly.

22. Neon Yellow Ballerina Nails

One of the most eye catching colors is definitely neon ones! A yellow neon nail polish can change everything and make you feel like a queen that stand out from the crowd. Long ballerina nails are best combined with it.
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One of the most eye catching colors is definitely neon ones! A yellow neon nail polish can change everything and make you feel like a queen that stand out from the crowd. Long ballerina nails are best combined with it.

23. Christmas Ballerina Nails

Christmas nails are a great way to get into the Christmas spirit. They're festive, they're sparkly, and they make you feel like the holidays are here!  Matte dark green and glittered red and golden nail polishes will help you get into that spirit.
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Christmas nails are a great way to get into the Christmas spirit. They’re festive, they’re sparkly, and they make you feel like the holidays are here!  Matte dark green and glittered red and golden nail polishes will help you get into that spirit.

24. Glittered Blue Ballerina Nails 

Wanna amaze everyone around you with your nail design? Then, go glossy and shine all the time with your blue nails. The way that blue sparkles against the skin is adorable. It's like you're wearing a light shiny blue dress and it's perfect for any season.
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Wanna amaze everyone around you with your nail design? Then, go glossy and shine all the time with your blue nails. The way that blue sparkles against the skin is adorable. It’s like you’re wearing a light shiny blue dress and it’s perfect for any season.

25. Bugs Bunny Ballerina Nails

Bugs Bunny nails are a great way to express your love for the Looney Tunes character and add a little fun to your look. Pink color and hearts make this nail design so cute.
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Bugs Bunny nails are a great way to express your love for the Looney Tunes character and add a little fun to your look. Pink color and hearts make this nail design so cute.

26. Cool Smiley Ballerina Nails

White is such a pure color that it turns every nail into an art piece. To show your personality and change its energy, you can have a glittered white accent nail with a smiley face. It will look fun and creative at the same time!
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White is such a pure color that it turns every nail into an art piece. To show your personality and change its energy, you can have a glittered white accent nail with a smiley face. It will look fun and creative at the same time!

27. Valentine’s Day Ballerina Nails

Have you ever seen Halloween inspired Valentine's Day nails? Here it is! It's matte pink but bloody at the same time. After all, love makes you the happiest person while the the most pathetic one at the same time, right?
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Have you ever seen Halloween inspired Valentine’s Day nails? Here it is! It’s matte pink but bloody at the same time. After all, love makes you the happiest person while the the most pathetic one at the same time, right?

28. Shiny Swirls on Ballerina Nails

Shiny white swirl nails are such a fun and easy way to add some color and sparkle to your nude matte nail polish. They can be suitable for your wedding day or any special event.
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Shiny white swirl nails are such a fun and easy way to add some color and sparkle to your nude matte nail polish. They can be suitable for your wedding day or any special event.

29. Pinkish Matte Ballerina Nails

Matte nails are always gorgeous! They are so chic, and they last longer than regular nail polish. By using vibrant colors like the one above, you can stand out easily. A color palette which starts from neon pink and goes on with lighter shades of pink and orange is all you need to shine.
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Matte nails are always gorgeous! They are so chic, and they last longer than regular nail polish. By using vibrant colors like the one above, you can stand out easily. A color palette which starts from neon pink and goes on with lighter shades of pink and orange is all you need to shine.

30. Green Gel Ballerina Nails

Green nails are a great way to show off your personality. You might find yourself getting compliments on your green nails when you least expect it!
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Green nails are a great way to show off your personality. You might find yourself getting compliments on your green nails when you least expect it!

31. Colorful Swirls with Ballerina Nails

Just look at these stunning swirls! The orange and turquoise swirls complement each other very well, and it's a nice departure from your usual color scheme.
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Just look at these stunning swirls! The orange and turquoise swirls complement each other very well, and it’s a nice departure from your usual color scheme.

32. Gem & Ombre on Ballerina Nails

Ballerina nails are a good fit for ombre nail art! To look chic and stylish, keep your nails simple white tip with a pink base. If you think this is so basic, add some gemstones to your accent nail to shine.
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Ballerina nails are a good fit for ombre nail art! To look chic and stylish, keep your nails simple white tip with a pink base. If you think this is so basic, add some gemstones to your accent nail to shine.

33. Classy Purple Ballerina Nails

There is no hotter or sexier color than this shade of purple for sure. You will feel its elegance when you have it applied on your ballerina nails. The plain look is amazing but you can add swirls of glitters if you want.
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There is no hotter or sexier color than this shade of purple for sure. You will feel its elegance when you have it applied on your ballerina nails. The plain look is amazing but you can add swirls of glitters if you want.

You’ve got to keep your nails looking fresh and pretty, but you don’t want to spend hours at the salon either. With these fabulous ideas for ballerina nails, you can get a beautiful manicure in minutes!

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