--- title: "39 Awesome Plaid Nail Art Designs for Your Preppy Days ..." description: "Black, Red and Gold; Purple Plaid French Tip; Neon Summer Plaid; Buffalo Check Nails; TARTAN on Your Toes; More ..." url: "https://nails.allwomenstalk.com/awesome-plaid-nail-art-designs-for-your-preppy-days/" category: "nails" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # 39 Awesome Plaid Nail Art Designs for Your Preppy Days ... Plaid tends to come and go in style, but for now it's back and it's perfect for nail art. All it takes is a bunch of lines of different directions and dimensions to create plaid. You can use any combination of colors you love to create the look so it looks great with any outfit. Here's all the inspiration you need. Have fun! ## 1. Black, Red and Gold ![color,nail polish,nail,red,finger,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/e1/td/fwba0_color_nail-polish_nail_red_finger_600x903.jpg) Source: [DIY Nail Art Christmas Tartan](https://www.beautyill.nl/2013/12/diy-nail-art-christmas-tartan.html) ## 2. Purple Plaid French Tip ![finger,nail,pink,nail care,nail polish,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/f1/it/p1d0h_finger_nail_pink_nail-care_nail-polish_500x667.jpg) Source: [It`s all about nails: Plaid](http://radi-d.blogspot.com/2012/03/plaid-design.html) ## 3. Neon Summer Plaid ![Gelish,color,nail polish,finger,nail care,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/m2/pc/ifvar_gelish_color_nail-polish_finger_nail-care_600x881.jpg) Source: [LSL's FUN BLOG: Summer Plaid](http://lslfun.blogspot.com/2014/06/summer-plaid-nail-art-design-using.html) ## 4. Buffalo Check Nails ![nail,finger,red,nail care,nail polish,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/m9/gf/a6b08_nail_finger_red_nail-care_nail-polish_360x433.jpg) Source: [The Hot New Print for](https://www.totalbeauty.com/content/slideshows/t-by-total-beauty-buffalo-check-141002/page3) ## 5. TARTAN on Your Toes ![nail,finger,red,nail care,manicure,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/u9/ry/pftaw_nail_finger_red_nail-care_manicure_400x533.jpg) Source: [『お客様ネイル（ハンド&フット）』](https://ameblo.jp/nailsalon-twinkle/entry-11734191437.html) ## 6. Burberry Nails ![nail,finger,nail care,manicure,hand,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ea/zo/caa9h_nail_finger_nail-care_manicure_hand_400x400.jpg) Source: ## 7. Plaid Nails in Pink and Black ![color,pink,nail,finger,nail care,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lg/ga/w5vz4_color_pink_nail_finger_nail-care_490x490.jpg) Source: [Plaid Nails - Nail Art](http://nailartgallery.nailsmag.com/yagala/photo/385105/plaid-nails) ## 8. Shades of Grey and Pink ![color,nail,finger,pink,nail care,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ub/ll/hjmr1_color_nail_finger_pink_nail-care_600x600.jpg) Source: [Pink & Grey Plaid](https://www.beautylish.com:443/f/gxjcyc/pink-grey-plaid) ## 9. Pink Plaid with Some Sparkle ![nail,finger,pink,nail care,manicure,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/r4/ay/jkgbn_nail_finger_pink_nail-care_manicure_600x604.jpg) Source: [50+ Nail Art Ideas to](https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/Best-Spring-2014-Nail-Art-Instagram-34086382?crlt.pid=camp.eipRhSYre7kF) ## 10. Bold Black on Pink ![pink,finger,nail,nail care,nail polish,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/i5/mn/exmr7_pink_finger_nail_nail-care_nail-polish_600x600.jpg) Source: [Maryam Maquillage: "Summer Neon" Plaid](https://www.maryammaquillage.com/2013/06/summer-neon-plaid-nail-art-how-to.html) ## 11. Burberry with Black _ Source: Fashion Girls Magazine on Instagram_ ## 12. Use Pale Pink ![nail,finger,nail care,manicure,pink,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wm/ua/fti84_nail_finger_nail-care_manicure_pink_550x737.jpg) Source: [35 Gingham and Plaid Nail](https://www.cuded.com/35-gingham-and-plaid-nail-art-designs/) ## 13. Colors of Paradise _ Source: bloglovin.com_ ## 14. Matte Plaid Nails ![nail,finger,red,pink,nail polish,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/kp/bl/cdfn4_nail_finger_red_pink_nail-polish_400x364.jpg) Source: [From Fab to Fabulouser!](https://claresauntie.typepad.com/beauty_school/2009/11/from-fab-to-fabulouser.html) ## 15. Plaid with Hearts ![nail,finger,nail care,pink,manicure,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zb/lx/donu6_nail_finger_nail-care_pink_manicure_480x360.jpg) Source: [youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWysNnnvFe8ysNnnvFe8&%3Bh=lAQFAgi7_AQFVVHrRAKr6CFruuy_Ia_c9tIKXDC43KXFeiA) ## 16. Cute and Quirky Plaid Nails ![nail,finger,nail care,blue,manicure,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hz/d4/q06o8_nail_finger_nail-care_blue_manicure_600x800.jpg) Source: [35 Gingham and Plaid Nail](https://www.cuded.com/35-gingham-and-plaid-nail-art-designs/) ## 17. Black and White ![nail,finger,white,nail care,nail polish,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/it/zm/lgk4o_nail_finger_white_nail-care_nail-polish_600x600.jpg) ## 18. Blue Background ![nail,finger,blue,hand,nail care,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ow/t5/kfczr_nail_finger_blue_hand_nail-care_600x600.jpg) Source: [nailitmag.com](https://goo.gl/CHnq8b) ## 19. A Touch of Shine ![nail,finger,pink,nail care,hand,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hc/ar/feckw_nail_finger_pink_nail-care_hand_600x600.jpg) Source: [Instagram photo by @pattern (Nails](https://goo.gl/M95Ji1) ## 20. Christmas Plaid ![color,nail,finger,pink,red,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/me/yp/us6ml_color_nail_finger_pink_red_343x800.jpg) Source: [Vine Vera Resveratrol Reviews –](https://goo.gl/Yvkmoe) ## 21. Tartan Nails ![nail,finger,red,nail care,manicure,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lf/n2/kmt0l_nail_finger_red_nail-care_manicure_428x640.jpg) Source: [#TheSundayNailBattle - Tartan Nails](http://www.didolines-nails.com/2013/04/thesundaynailbattle-tartan-nails.html) ## 22. Lots of Colors ![color,nail,finger,food,hand,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/v5/by/ty0x6_color_nail_finger_food_hand_600x596.jpg) Source: [INK361 - The Instagram web](https://www.honestdocs.id/) ## 23. Fall Plaid ![nail,finger,nail care,orange,yellow,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lb/gp/rr3tn_nail_finger_nail-care_orange_yellow_600x600.jpg) Source: [INK361 - The Instagram web](https://www.honestdocs.id/) ## 24. Navy Blue and Nude Wiht Hearts ![nail,finger,nail care,manicure,hand,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/da/qe/eo43h_nail_finger_nail-care_manicure_hand_500x500.jpg) Source: [jirian shared a photo from](http://flip.it/hZFQE) ## 25. Pink Burberry Inspired ![pink,finger,nail,nail care,red,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/us/xk/gb6og_pink_finger_nail_nail-care_red_600x600.jpg) Source: [Instagram photo by @nailsbyic (Isabelle)](https://goo.gl/fW66we) ## 26. Fun and Fancy ![nail,finger,pink,nail care,manicure,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/i1/yd/xmtms_nail_finger_pink_nail-care_manicure_600x541.jpg) Source: [Vicky Loves Nails!: Neon Check](http://vickylovesnails.blogspot.com/2014/06/neon-check-manicure.html) ## 27. Holiday Gift Wrap _ Source: Smashley Sparkles: Holiday Nail Art_ ## 28. Blue, Purple and Green ![color,nail,nail polish,finger,nail care,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/x9/r9/ssiif_color_nail_nail-polish_finger_nail-care_600x615.jpg) Source: [Amcpolish: Plaid Nails Tutorial](http://amcpolish.blogspot.com/2014/04/plaid-nails-tutorial.html) ## 29. Your Favorite Plaid ![nail,nail polish,finger,nail care,blue,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/uo/o8/b0lx4_nail_nail-polish_finger_nail-care_blue_374x540.jpg) Source: [Little Red Loves: Checkered Print](http://littleredlovesblog.blogspot.com/2015/01/checkered-print-nails-winter-scarf.html) ## 30. With a Touch of Gold ![nail,finger,nail care,red,manicure,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/p2/mn/oc1jt_nail_finger_nail-care_red_manicure_600x900.jpg) Source: [plaid - Urania Nails&Eyelashes](https://urania-asia.tumblr.com/post/72051471828/plaid) ## 31. Yellow and Black ![nail,finger,yellow,hand,nail polish,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/dh/ja/e2eo8_nail_finger_yellow_hand_nail-polish_599x600.jpg) Source: [Iggy Azalea Fancy - Plaid](http://www.alllacqueredup.com/2014/06/iggy-azalea-fancy-plaid-nail-art-tutorial.html) ## 32. Shades of Purple ![nail,finger,nail care,pink,nail polish,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/v3/x4/vs4pe_nail_finger_nail-care_pink_nail-polish_600x600.jpg) Source: [Log in - Instagram](https://pro.iconosquare.com/viewer.php) ## 33. Teal Plaid Nail Art ![nail,finger,blue,nail polish,nail care,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/tk/kl/v98t6_nail_finger_blue_nail-polish_nail-care_600x840.jpg) Source: [JulieDoesHerNails: Teal Plaid Nail Art](https://web.archive.org/web/http://juliedoeshernails.blogspot.com/2014/12/teal-plaid-nail-art.html) ## 34. Plaid Nails with Flowers ![finger,nail,nail care,nail polish,hand,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/u6/qt/h9vxa_finger_nail_nail-care_nail-polish_hand_400x344.jpg) Source: [Polishology: For Audrey - Preppy](http://www.polishology.net/2010/10/for-audrey-preppy-plaid-and-flowers.html) ## 35. Matte Green and Red Plaid ![nail,color,finger,nail care,nail polish,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/q7/xs/indir_nail_color_finger_nail-care_nail-polish_600x600.jpg) Source: [80 Nail Designs for Short](https://stayglam.com/beauty/80-nail-designs-for-short-nails/) ## 36. Purple Sparkle ![finger,nail,nail polish,nail care,purple,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/cu/u1/alg41_finger_nail_nail-polish_nail-care_purple_600x600.jpg) Source: [Nail Designs to Try: Stunning](https://www.prettydesigns.com/nail-designs-try-stunning-nail-arts-week/) ## 37. A Dash of Shimmer ![color,nail,pink,finger,red,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xj/bf/y6jti_color_nail_pink_finger_red_600x839.jpg) Source: [MASH Nail Art Brush Set](http://adventuresinacetone.com/2012/06/mash-nail-art-brush-set-review.html) ## 38. Silver and Grey Plaid Nails ![nail,finger,hand,manicure,fashion accessory,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ll/ov/pc0k5_nail_finger_hand_manicure_fashion-accessory_400x300.jpg) Source: [Spektor's Nails: Silver Grey Plaid](https://web.archive.org/web/http://www.spektorsnails.com/2012/10/silver-grey-plaid-nails.html) ## 39. Fresh Looking Greens ![nail,finger,green,manicure,hand,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/p5/uy/xg336_nail_finger_green_manicure_hand_600x817.jpg) Source: [35 Gingham and Plaid Nail](https://www.cuded.com/35-gingham-and-plaid-nail-art-designs/) Do you wear plaid? 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