20 Marbled Manicure Ideas We Can't Wait to Recreate

brown and black marble nails — @brushedbyb_ / Instagram

Marbled manicures are by no means a new nail art idea, but they're popping up on Instagram and TikTok as if they were. The swirly, rock-inspired nail art has been a mainstay for the past decade and can be created using intricate water-marbling methods or hand-made swirling techniques. Think you might want to give the marbled mani a go? Ahead, we've rounded up 20 examples of the mesmerizing manicure in every shade, ranging from neutral to bold.

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Green and White Marbled Nails

Green and white marbled smoke nails with negative space accents — @phoebesummernails / Instagram

This marbled green and white manicure is perfect for any season but especially fitting for spring. Recreate the look using Gelcare UV Gel Nail Polish in Emerald, Pickle, and French Alps shades. Pair those colors with the brand's Blooming Gel, designed to make polishes spread and swirl.

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Blue, Green, and White Marbled Nails

Blue, green, and white marbled smoky manicure on oval-shaped nails — @brushedbyb_ / Instagram

This blue, green, and white marbled manicure is very earthy. To get the look, first apply Lights Lacquer Nail Polish in At Last, Tranquila y Tropical, and Paper Snow to your nails. Then, cover an unpainted finger in plastic and use it to smoosh the polishes together for a smoky, marbled design.

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Marbled Velvet Nails

You can marble all kinds of polishes, not just classic cream formulas. Here, you can see how stunning a marbled velvet manicure can look. You'll need Kiara Sky Nails MagneticFX Gel Nail Polish in Peri Twinkle, Seafoam Mist, Pink Luster, Berry Haze, and Rosaly. Use the brand's Gel Pod Pro Paint in Blank Slate to complete the look.

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Pink and Periwinkle Marbled Nails

Pink and lilac marbled mani with a sheer milky base on oval-shaped nails — @brushedbyb_ / Instagram

This pink and lavender marbled nail look is so pretty. For this specific look, use Àuda.b Beauty Nail Polish in Skyline Views and Isla Mujeres Beach Club.

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Marbled Blue French Tips

Blue marbled French manicure on oval nails — @heygreatnails / Instagram

You don't have to cover your nails from cuticle to tip in marbled nail art. Sometimes, a marbled French mani can look just as beautiful. You'll need Gelcare UV Gel Nail Polish in Nude BB Cream for the base. Then, swirl the shades Kawaii Blue, Midnight Velvet, and Jellyfish Blue on a squishy nail stamping tool (like the Lights Lacquer Nail Art Stamper Tool) and press each nail into it to create flawless marbled French tips.

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Terracotta and Smoke Marbled Nails

Smoky terracotta and black marbled manicure on oval nails — @brushedbyb_ / Instagram

These terracotta smoky marbled nails remind us of rich, dark coffee with a splash of cream. Bring this mani to life with Lights Lacquer Nail Polish in Tuxedo Mask, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Mrs. Bennet.

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Marbled Maroon Nails

Marbled maroon nails? We're obsessed. The moody manicure is absolutely gorgeous. We especially love the gold chrome accents.

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Metallic Slate and Champagne Marbled Nails

Metallic slate and champagne marbled almond-shaped nails — @phoebesummernails / Instagram

Speaking of chrome, these matte metallic marbled nails are a cool take. You can recreate them using Lights Lacquer Nail Polish in Earth Angel and Frenemies.

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Round Pink Marbled Nails

Pink marbled manicure with black specks on oval nails — @lolo.nailedit / Instagram

We'll always say "yes" to a Barbiecore manicure. You can DIY this marbled one using Cirque Colors Nail Polish in the shades Berry Jelly, Peach Jelly, XOXO Jelly, and Spotted.

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Sheer Coffee Swirl Nails

Sheer marbled coffee manicure on long square tips — @disseynails / Instagram

Here's another milky marble nail look that brings images of our favorite coffee order to mind. Achieve this design by pairing your favorite creamy, light brown polish with Lights Lacquer Nail Polish in Brownie.

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Earthy Marbled Nails

Earthy gray, olive, and rust marbled manicure with little black dots — @disseynails / Instagram

This colorful manicure is definitely worth recreating. Create this almond-shaped marbled mani using Cirque Colors Nail Polish in Marsala Jelly, Dove Jelly, Cocoa Jelly, Olive Jelly, Navy Jelly, and Spotted.

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Multicolor Marbled Nails

Multicolor green, yellow, blue, pink, and orange marbled oval-shaped nails — @brushedbyb_ / Instagram

Ultra-bright marbled manicures are perfect for spring, summer, and any time you're craving a vivid boost. To get this length, you can snag an Aprés Gel-X Nail Extension System to easily enhance your nails at home.

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Midnight Marbled Lightning Mani

Midnight marbled navy blue oval-shaped manicure with white and copper accents — @heygreatnails / Instagram

How stunning are these midnight-blue marbled nails? The intricate white, baby blue, and rose gold glitter swirls resemble lightning storms.

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Short Marbled Pastel Nails

Short pastel watercolor marble nails in shades of pink, orange, blue, and purple — @swaknails / Instagram

These short, marbled pastel nails are perfect for spring, Easter, and any other occasion for that matter. The beauty of this manicure is that each nail looks different, making this a true work of art.

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Diagonal Cobalt Blue Marbled Nails

Blue marble diagonal nails with an ashy white base — @joysedition / Instagram

Yes, marble designs look just as great on short nails. With this short cobalt manicure, the diagonal display of marble nail art gives the look an almost geode appeal.

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Bronze and Black Marble Nails

brown and black marble manicure — @nails_and_soul / instagram

Make your long French manicure stand out even more by decking the tips out in bronze, black, and silver tones. The resulting marble design is absolutely beautiful.

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Lime Green Marble Nails

Lime green is such an eye-catching hue for a marble manicure. We'd wear this nail look over and over again during the spring (and beyond).

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Golden Marble Nails

yellow marble nails — @thenailologist / instagram

This golden marble French manicure is perfection. The gold chrome decals and designs add extra elegance to the milky yellow nail look.

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Classic Gray and White Marble Nails

You can't go wrong with a classic gray and white marble manicure. The black lining and metallic fleck enhance the nail look's appeal.

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Brown Marble Nails

brown and gold marble manicure — @tinybrushes / instagram

For those who prefer short nails, consider this cool brown marble manicure. Featuring light brown and dark brown hues, this nail look is versatile and chic. The gold flecks are the perfect finishing touch.