24 Cartoon Nail Designs That Will Make Your Manicure Pop (2025)

Get ready to bring playful vibes to your manicure with 24 cartoon pop art nails From classic characters to cute dogs, we’re diving into the world of cartoon nails.

Imagine your nails becoming a playground for adorable characters, vibrant shades, and playful lines. Gel polish meets iconic cartoons, creating a unique statement just for you.

Check out designs that mix classic charm with modern pop art vibes on your nails! Ready for a playful twist?

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1. Rainbow Nail Designer Art

These vibrant and playful designs painted on lines bring the spirit of pop art to your fingertips, making a bold statement that captures the essence of cartoon nails.

@nailsbyblake

2. Emoji Nails

Looking for soft cartoon nails? Good news, you’re in luck. These stylish designs playfully blend different nail shapes, turning your fingertips into a canvas that perfectly captures the essence of this exciting new nail trend.

@thenail.parlor

3. Rick & Morty Nails

Bring Rick and Morty’s colorful universe to your nails, a testament to nail tech artistry with vivid character depictions. Choosing this vibrant set is a great idea to liven up any spooky season ensemble.

@klawdbystaceyjane

4. Avocado Nails

Turn your nails into adorable art with avocado-inspired designs, blending simplicity and charm effortlessly. These playful cartoon nails add a touch of fun to your fingertips and bring your inner child

@marienails

5. Powerpuff Girls Nails

Take a trip down memory lane with Powerpuff Girls-inspired nail art. These whimsical designs effortlessly bring back childhood memories, featuring the charming trio – Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup – in a vibrant and playful display.

@yoanetpriegues

6. Arnold Nails

Revisit your childhood with Arnold-inspired nails, capturing the essence of the classic character. These designs bring your favorite memories to life in a clear and nostalgic way.

@naileditbyannale

7. Hey Arnold Nails

Elevate your nail game with these vibrant Hey Arnold-themed coffin nails. Featuring Arnold, Gerald Johanssen, Helga G. Pataki, Harold Berman, Sid, and Eugene Horowitz.

Plus a creative brick wall effect, these designs ensure your nails capture the spirit of the iconic Nickelodeon sitcom in a distinctive and memorable way.

@ nautilusnails

8. Proud Family Nails

Celebrate cherished memories with Proud Family-inspired nails, each stroke honoring beloved cartoon characters, bringing the animated series’ essence to your fingertips in a stylish way.

@ icedbybellaa

9. Love Nails

Celebrate love-themed nails with gel polish, featuring a playful cartoon take on “Jack stole my heart” set against a pink base with white and black illustrations.

@ issydidmynails

10. Cartoon Square Nail Designs

Get creative with your nails by using darker shades and a mix of colors for a striking look. Opt for turquoise and purple to make a bold statement on your fingertips.

@ trishmoniq_nails

11. Plankton Nails

Try out the fun Plankton-inspired SpongeBob nails for a splash of comic book flair that’s both simple and captivating.

@nails_by_gnarty

12. Matte Nails

Discover the understated elegance of matte nails, offering a variety of appealing designs that add a touch of sophistication to your fingertips in a simple way.

@ thenailbox.a

13. ScoobyDo Nails

Turn your nails into a delightful homage to nostalgia with charming Scooby-Doo-inspired designs. Embrace the lovable essence of everyone’s favorite mystery-solving dog, adding a whimsical flair to your daily look with ease.

@ misashton

14. Stimpy X Cat Dog Nails

Dive into fun with Stimpy and CatDog-inspired cartoon nails that boast great quality and feature a cute dog alongside artistic painted-on lines. Showcase animated cartoon characters at your fingertips in a uniquely simple and creative way.

@polishedbykimmie

15. Pastel Art Nails

Opting for pastel art nails adds a polished and playful touch, making it a good choice for your next set.

@ baddiezwclawz

16. Scaredy Nails

Nail the perfect spooky vibe with Scaredy-inspired nails, ensuring you’ve got the right color to evoke the ideal mix of fright and delight on your fingertips.

@ polishedbykimmie

17. Sketchy Nails

Add an artistic touch to your nails with Sketchy-inspired designs, ensuring the correct color brings a playful twist to your fingertips.

@creativelyyoursnailsalonbytina

18. Susie Nails

Craft Susie-inspired nails with a DIY flair (cute nail decals) or find a talented nail artist to achieve this personalized touch on your cute nails.

@polishedbykimmie

19. Halloween Nails

Bring the timeless charm of Looney Tunes with characters like Donald Duck, Minnie Mouse, and Mickey Mouse to your fingertips with nails inspired by classic characters.

We are living for the darker shade polish that gives a bright contrast to the rest of the design.

@ kalifornails

20. Looney Nails

Do you see those gorgeous black-and-white lines on this design? And don’t get us started on how much time this talented nail artist spent on the perimeters of the nail.

This look is amazing for the queens who are looney tune fans.

@nailzbydevshop

21. Max & Roxanne Nails

Showcase Max and Roxanne-inspired nails, bringing love and adventure to your fingertips with animated drawings of a comic book.

@nailzbydevshop

22. The Simpson Nails

Transform your nails into a playful canvas with Simpson-inspired vibrant shades. Come through shiny top coat!

I’ve personally seen so many variations of this trend, but seeing the beloved characters brings them to life at your fingertips with these delightful nail colors.

@ nailsbys0urpatch_zuly

23. French Tip Nails/Tweety Bird

This bright yellow nail polish paired with the Tweety Bird theme is everything. 90’s babies will understand why cartoon nail art designs like this bring back the best of childhood nostalgia.

@ thenailbabeuk

24. Betty Boop Nails

Medium-length nails adorned with playful Betty Boop designs and flirty ‘XOXO’ accents, blending vintage charm with a touch of romance.

@jayv_nails

Now, choose your favorite cartoon nail design you’d like to try! Comment below with the one that speaks to you, turning your nails into a canvas of self-expression.

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