Cow Nails Are the Most Surprisingly Cool Trend for Spring
Daniel Johnston
Updated on March 29, 2026
Spring is finally here—which means it's finally time to break out lighter and brighter manicures and pedicures. And although there are plenty of great polish shades for spring, plus a whole season's worth of cute nail art ideas (gotta love those rainbow nails), there's one big trend that took even us by surprise: cow print. But hear us out—the finished black-and-white look is actually really chic. And much like leopard print, it acts kind of like a neutral with a little extra oomph.
Need proof? Kendall Jenner and Ariana Grande got out in front of the trend early. In its March cover interview, Allure asked Jenner which manicure she wanted to try next. "So there's one that's like cow print," she said. "I know that sounds really weird, but it's actually really cool."
Grande, on her end, has already embraced the look: She recently showed off her cow-print mani in her Instagram Stories.
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Animal prints are having a major moment in fashion right now in general, but we love that cow print has hit our manis too. (Plus, if you're unsure about embracing the print with a statement dress right off the bat, a mani offers an easy way in.)
Want some inspiration? Check out some of these cool takes on the trend.
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