BEAUTIFUL Classy Graduation Nails Ideas For The Class Of 2025!

This blog post is about classy graduation nails.

If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you know how obsessed I am with nail art, and how I LOVE getting my nails done for every occasion (well actually I get them done monthly, but I LOVE the special occasions appointments lol)

Anyways, whether you are graduating college or even high school, you can’t pass on the great excuse to get your nails done!

In this post, you’ll find classy graduation nails ideas that are easy to copy and are guaranteed to get you SO MANY compliments!

Let’s get started 🙂

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CLASSY GRADUATION NAILS

1. Unique graduation nails

Starting off with the most unique graduation nails design!

This beautiful nail art isn’t too hard to recreate, and is definitely one of the prettiest designs.

You can also get nails jewels to complete the look!

2. 3d Flower French Nails

Moving on to a simple, yet super unique design. This 3D flower French nails design is SO PRETTY.

I love the 3D nail art work, and you’ll definitely see more examples in this post 😉

3. Shimmery pink floral nails

I am obsessed with these shimmery pink floral nails!

They are so pretty and I love how girly and cute they are.

4. Swirly shimmer french nails

You can’t go wrong with swirly shimmer nails for your college graduation!

5. Graduation nails stickers

A super unique and extremely easy classy graduation nails design is this graduation nails design that you can get the nail decals on Etsy with your graduation year!

6. Colorful roses nails

I’m obsessed with these colorful roses nails!

They are so pretty, they are fun and unique, and I think they will definitely upgrade your graduation look.

7. UNIQUE 3D GRADUATION NAILS

As I said before, I LOVE 3D nail art designs, and this is definitely a work art!

8. Shimmery white hibiscus nails

I am also LOVING these white hibiscus nails!

They are so pretty, unique, and perfect for your college graduation celebrations.

9. Unique Gold Chrome Nails

These unique gold chrome nails are definitely one of the more unique graduation nails designs in this post.

If you want to something festive and impressive, you can’t go wrong with this gold chrome nails design.

10. Lemon Nails

When life gives you lemons… draw them on your nails! 😉

11. Modern floral nails

These modern floral nails are so cute and will definitely match any graduation aesthetic!

They are so fun and cute, and also modern with the white and black colors.

12. Unique pink flowernails

These pink floral nails are SO PRETTY!

They are not too hard to make, and they are so girly and perfect for a girly graduation outfit.

13. pink gold glitter french nails

Why go for regular white French nails when you can make them pink and add gold glitter?!

14. French nails

OR, you can keep it sweet and simple with white French nails!

15. Simple Bling Nails

These simple bling nails are so easy to recreate, and look so good for any occasion!

They will match any graduation outfit, and they are so cute in general.

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16. Floral jeweled nails

These floral jewels nails are extremely unique and girly, and I think you can’t go wrong with them for any graduation occasion!

17. Unique white bow nails

These white bow French nails are definitely one of my favorite classy graduation nails!

They are perfect! White is such a classy color, and the combination of the unique decorations is so good.

18. Graduation hat nail art

Another cute graduation nail art idea is this graduation hat nail art drawing!

You can combine your two favorite colors, or completely copy this with black and pink nail polish.

19. white cherry blossom nails

These white cherry blossom nails are so pretty! I love the unique touch to the French nails design.

They are so pretty 🙂

20. Glitter & jewels ombre nails

These ombre nails are so so pretty! I LOVE the glitter jewels, I love the jewels decorations at the bottom of the nails, and I love the ombre nail polish design.

21. Simple twinkle nails

If you are looking for something simple but still festive, you should definitely consider this beautiful and simple twinkle nails design.

22. Hawaiian Flowers French Nails Design

How pretty are these Hawaiian flowers French nails?!

I feel like they are perfect no matter what you are wearing for your graduation, because it can match any aesthetic.

23. Vintage floral nails

If you are more into vintage aesthetic, you can’t go wrong with these classy graduation nails with a beautiful vintage floral nail art design.

24. Simple Gold Nail Art

This simple gold nail art design is so pretty.

It is simple, yet festive and unique with the beautiful gold color.

25. not basic flower french nails 😉

Another beautiful option for a 3D flower French nails design!

It’s definitely not a basic nail art design, and a fun way to upgrade your regular French nails design.

26. Red(ish) 3d flowers nails

If you are looking for extremely unique graduation nails, and especially if you are wearing a red dress or outfit, then this beautiful red(ish) 3D French nails design is perfect!

27. Floral orange french nails

These orange floral French nails are so pretty, they are warm and fun, perfect for summer, and I love how simple and cute they are.

28. Rainbow marble nails

You can’t go wrong with rainbow marble nails!

If you are looking for something bright and colorful, to celebrate your huge milestone, you can’t go wrong with rainbow nails 😉

29. Colorful 3D flower french nails

Another option for a 3D flower decoration is this beautiful colorful 3D decoration for a beautiful white French nails set!

30. Twinkle French nails

Celebrate your graduation milestone with unique twinkle French nails design!

31. unique 3d nails

I can’t think of a more unique graduation nails design then this 3D nail art!

32. Fun pink & white floral french nails

These pink & white floral French nails are so cute and fun!

They are perfect for summer and also for a fun graduation occasion.

33. 3d red nail art design

OMG how pretty are these 3D red nails?!

They are so pretty, will definitely upgrade a red graduation outfit, and they are just extremely unique!

34. Flower french Tip nails

You can’t go wrong with a floral twist to your regular French nails design!

This is so cute, perfect for spring and summer, and it will definitely match almost any outfit.

35. Swirly flowers nails

I feel like this swirly flowers nails design is definitely one of the more classy graduation nails.

It is so pretty, and I love the little jewel in the middle of the flower nail art.

36. Adorable bow nails

These adorable bow nails are just too cute to pass on!

They are cute, easy to recreate, and are so girly. They will definitely match almost any aesthetic.

37. Unique french nails

Add a unique twist to your regular white French nails design by copying this beautiful white French nails design!

38. Lavender shimmer nails

I LOVE these lavender shimmer nails!

They are so festive and girly, and perfect for a festive celebration.

39. Blue floral nails

Another beautiful set of floral nails that are extremely beautiful and perfect for a college graduation nails set.

40. Champagne Glass Cupcakes

If you are looking for an extremely unique graduation party dessert, you should definitely consider this AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS champagne glass cupcakes recipe!

41. Cute cherry blossom nails

How cute are these cherry blossom nails?!

They are so pretty and perfect for a girly graduation total look.

42. Unique white french nails

These white French nails are so so pretty and perfect for a college or high school graduation!

43. Wildflower Art Nails

These wildflower art nails are actually inspired by a Pinterest wall paper, and they are sooo pretty!

If you are looking for something unique and colorful, this wildflower nails design will get you way too many compliments.

44. Swirly pink nails

These beautiful pink swirly nails are so pretty and I honestly don’t think you can go wrong with this beautiful and easy design!

45. Beautiful floral french nails

Another beautiful 3D French nails design you can’t go wrong with!

This is so pretty, yet simple and unique at the same time.

Love this look!

46. cute evil eye nails

How cute are these evil eye nails?! They are so easy to copy, and also super cute for graduation.

47. Ombre glitter nails

Upgrade your regular ombre nails design with a touch of glitter at the top of your nails!

48. Cute Bottom glitter ombre nails

I LOVE these ombre nails, and the glitter upgrade at the bottom of the nails.

It’s a fun way to upgrade your nails design, and I also LOVE how it looks together.

49. Festive rose floral nails

These rose floral nails are so pretty and a perfectly festive for a special occasion like a college graduation 🙂

50. Gold & Black nails design

I feel like black and gold are the colors of college graduation aesthetic, but if you still want to keep things simple, this gold & black nail art is so easy and not too crazy either!