Claudia WilliamsSleek, smooth, sophisticated, cool, simple… these are just a few of the words that can be used to describe the mountain peak nail style. Mountain peak nails are easy to do on your own if you don’t have the time or money to visit the nail salon as frequently as you would like. Mountain peak nails feature a wide base, soft edges, and gently rounded tips. When shaping your mountain peak nails on your own at home, you can use either a nail file or clippers. Using clippers to achieve the basic shape and finishing it off with the file would likely be your best bet. Snip the nails first, slightly longer than you want the final product to be. Then create the classic mountain peak shape with the file. This is a great alternative if you want to shake up your usual ombre nails!
50 Crazy-Simple and Stunningly Beautiful Mountain Peak Nail Ideas
If you are wondering what type of nail file to use, you can choose from glass files, metal files, and emery boards. Glass nail files feature small glass crystals that create sharp and accurate edges. These files tend to last longer than emery files and metal files. With a little patience, you can create your own mountain peak nail design that is suitable for any occasion. This nail style is ideal for those who aren’t especially outgoing but who still want to say something with the mini-canvases at the tips of their fingers. Read on to learn more about nail designs you’ll fall in love with.
1. Stunning Black Floral Mountain Peak Nails with Embellishment
These spectacular nails are a gentle pink paired with a bold black for contrast. Richly colored flowers and blood red accents make these nails really stand out. The ring fingers are touched with a hint of sparkle for additional interest. The lacquered finish provides a sleek look for this Italian-inspired design.
2. Glitzy Princess Stiletto Nails with Glam
Fit for an Egyptian princess, these nails are excellent for those with darker skin tones. The deep rich brown color is paired with gold accents in the fingertips and entire nails of select fingers draw attention to the hands in a way that is attractive.
3. Ballerina Pink Mountain Peak Nails with Shine
With midi rings and the right shade of pink, this is a perfect style to wear out on the town. The ballerina pink nails pair well with rich skin colors and equally rich and ornate pieces of jewelry. Make a statement and wear more than one ring or bracelet for a look unmatched by any other.
4. Luscious Arrowhead Nails in Delectable Colors
Luscious reds and deep space black nails combine with a frosty pink to create a look that is alluring and fashionable. The arrowhead nails are gently tapered to a sharp point that is a little more pronounced than the standard mountain peak. This is a great style for frosty winter days to add a pop of color to your ensemble.
5. Matte Indian-inspired Almond nails With Marble and Deep Rose
Unlike mountain peaks, almond nails are longer and more tapered in shape and give the fingers a slimmer silhouette. Black marble with white veining and rich rose colors combine to create a stunning appearance not commonly found among nail designs. The touch of gold on select fingers creates an added point of interest.
6. Tropical Twist Mountain Peak Nails with Crown Jewels
These Jamaican orange nails are a Russian inspired design and feature crown detailing on select fingers. The slick finish and subtle rounding at the fingertips create a professional appearance that can be replicated in any color. Rhinestone designs can also be improvised depending on your personal likes and styling choices.
7. Blue and Gold Mountain Peaks with White Accents
You’ll feel quite the princess with these magnificent colors featuring a different shade on each finger. The nail tips of select fingers are capped with a classic French tip nails manicure that brings out the natural beauty of the wearer’s hands. With an acrylic finish and gold glittery touches, this is a look that can be dressed up and down.
8. Coffin-Stiletto Nail Combo in Matte Black and French Pink
Who said that you had to have the same style of the nail on each finger of your hands? Shake things up a bit with a little mix and match. The classic coffin (or ballerina) nail shape combined with stiletto nails creates an attractive look that is further enhanced with rhinestone banding on one finger of each hand. The matte black and soft French pink combination create a look that’s both gentle and pointed.
9. Bronze Mountain Peak Nails with Glitter and Gemstones
This is another Eastern-inspired design that features the gentle slope of the mountain peak nail shape and complementary glitter, gloss, and shine. The gemstone detailing at the cuticle line is subtle and sweet and will look good on someone who is looking to make a quiet statement without being over assertive.
10. Mauve and Nude Mountain Peak Nails with Acrylic
The mauve-nude combo of this nail design is paired with a rich burgundy sparkle that is instantly eye-catching. The symmetrical choice of colors creates a palette that is quietly professional and equally ravishing. You can easily wear this style at the office and later that same evening at a ballroom dance if you wish.
11. Red Cherry Mountain Peak Nail Design with Orange and White
For the fruity-feeling nail aficionados out there, this clever cherry design will have your mouth watering for a bowl of fresh fruit and whipped cream. The soft mountain peaks lend themselves well to the cherry printing on select nails while the outlying orange accents make them stand out more than they would otherwise. Color coordinate your clothing to make an even bigger splash.
12. Stiletto Nails in White Matte with Poinsettias
Prepare to celebrate any occasion with these delightful white matte nails featuring artistically placed poinsettia-like flowers on one nail of each hand. This is a good look for those who want to contrast between their natural skin tone and their fingernails and will certainly get you noticed. The flower design can easily be done in any color of your choice for a personal touch.
13. Dushka Mountain Peak Nails for Any Formal Event
These are another stunning Russian inspired nail design that is quite unique. The lower nail of the middle fingers is touched with a hint blood-red sparkly polish. The red is further brought out one two other fingers of each hand and culminates in the same glittery polish at the end. The tsar and his daughters could not be happier with this nail design.
14. Beautiful Hindi-inspired Rhinestone Nail Art with Frosted Nails
Dress like the Snow Queen for the next dance with these beautiful character nails. The stiletto design is offset with iridescent polish complemented by color-coordinated gemstones on the first and second fingers. This looks like a design a Hindi bride would wear for her wedding day and is equally at home in Western culture as well.
15. I am Your Best Dream…and Your Worst Nightmare More-than-Black Nails
Complex, contradictory and compelling all at once, these jet-black nails are engraved with faint marble accenting to further enhance their appearance. The mountain peak design will draw attention to your fingertips and can be altered according to your personal preferences. This is a German-inspired design that looks good on the sturdy hands of the women of this great people.
16. Hippie Stiletto Nails with Plant-inspired Etching and Bold Jewelry
This plant-inspired nail design will appeal to tree huggers and hippies alike. The white tracing is set against a glossy nude background and is set apart with large rhinestones on the ring fingers. No finger is exactly like another for interest and contrast. This is a good nail design to wear out on a quiet dinner date, as the gemstones could fall off with more rigorous activity.
17. Paisley and Rosy Pink Simple Mountain Peak Nails
Coated with a glossy topcoat and featuring detailed artwork on select nails, this stunning and awesome mountain peak nail design is both flawless and attractive. The presence of iridescent glitter on the pinky fingers adds contrast to the delicately etched paisley pattern and the blushing rose colored nails on the other fingers. This is a good summer look for those hot, ice-cream worthy days.
18. Coffin Nail Stiletto Detail with Rhinestones and 3D Embellishments
The combination of ballerina/ short coffin nails with the intense appearance of the stiletto nail makes for a look hard to miss. The three-dimensional flower details on the ring fingers are rare and sure to capture the eyes of those around you. Rhinestone detailing add subtle bling and further enhances this glitzy look. The pointer fingers contrast with the rose pink of the other ones and feature marble-like veining against a white background.
19. Russian Arrowhead Nails in Bubblegum with Strawberry-Cherry Toenails
Yes, this is an article about fingernails, but a mention for toenails is certainly not out of the question. The bubblegum pink of these arrowhead nails is combined with a candied finish on the ring fingers for contrast. The toenails are covered in a glossy finish with strawberry-cherry coloring. Just think of how good your feet will look in those new summer sandals… And your cute nails will even match them on the color wheel.
20. Arrowhead Rose Nails with Professional Black Matte Contrast
For Valentine’s Day, a date or a dance, these arrowhead nails are cool indeed. Featuring translucent background covered in detailed roses and green leaves, this is one look you won’t want to pass over. The word “love” is done in the flowing script right across the edge of the pinky finger. The ring finger is a professional black matte finish with a single rose and leaves down by the cuticle line.
21. Crystal Mountain Peak Nails with Matte Red Wine and Nude Nails
Theses nails are subtle yet compelling with artfully placed rhinestones on alternating fingers. The red wine and nude matte finish create an air of professional playfulness. Ladies who are looking for a bit of glam to wear to work on Monday or who want to attend a quiet lunch with girlfriends at a fine restaurant will appreciate this classy nail design.
22. Melon Smooth Cute Almond Nails with Matte Finish
This cool and refreshing color reminds you of mint tea, pistachio ice cream, Wint-O-Greens, and slushies. In short, this is a cool option for summer adventures. The almond shape of the nails is attractive on those who are looking to make their fingers look longer and slimmer. When coated with a clear finish, these nails can last you a good long time and will maintain their chic appearance.
23. My Heart is Throbbing for You…
One look at these pretty mountain peak nails, and you will be instantly smitten. Embellished with heart detail at the fingertips and capped with rhinestones at the cuticle line, this old-fashioned nail design is a throwback to the 40s when knee-length dresses with large polka dots were the norm. Why not period-dress while you’re at it and host a 40s dinner with your friends? Maybe have a nail-design contest and award the winner with…nail polish.
24. Smooth Latte Mountain Peak Nail Art with Glitter
The quiet latte-toned color of this nail design is ideal for the quiet person who likes to decorate her nails. The distinctly feminine shape of this design lends itself well to virtually any nail type and hand size. The color scheme can be altered to suit your mood and your outfit if desired. Not too short and not too long, this is a good in-between style for a hint of fashion.
25. Sparkly Princess Stiletto Nails with Glitter Glam
Paired with good smoke and done with good taste, these princess pink nails look good on hand of all shapes and sizes. The stiletto point lends drama while the subtle pink tones and sparkly finish in the two center nails create contrast. This is a design that is not too flashy and is suitable for those who are looking to make a quiet statement.
26. Silver and Black Mountain Peak Nail Ideas with Highlighting
For the professional who wants to glitz up her nails a little before going to work on Monday, this
fashionable look might just be the thing. With a black base, these silver highlights literally attract the eye. The black reasserts itself at the tip of the nails for a look that is both charming and reserved.
27. Ink Black Stiletto Nails with Lotus Flower Embellishment
The inky black of the majority of the nails helps to set off the delicate beauty of the lotus-like flower on the ring fingers. The iridescent pattern flowers from the cuticle line and extends to just below the nail tip. The contrast between the black and the iridescence creates a focal point that words really can’t do justice to. Envious anyone?
28. Garden of Eden Iridescence with Stained Glass Detailing
It’s hard to make up the mind…does this look like the Garden of Eden with the sunlight filtering through the tree leaves and branches, or does it look like the inside of a church featuring stained glass window art? Whichever one you pick, it’s undeniable that this almond nail style is something you won’t find in most run-of-the-mill nail salons. If you have this design on your hands, be prepared to hear OMGs and compliments.
29. Little Mermaid Ocean Themed Nails with Detailing
Did you enjoy The Little Mermaid as a little girl? Did you feel that you were a mermaid trapped in a human’s body? Release your inner mermaid with these gently pink nails each nail is a little different and features clever ocean-themed gemstones, etched seashells, and a mermaid’s tail. Topped with a quality finish, this design will last you through your latest ocean adventure in the kingdom of the merpeople.
30. Chevron Stiletto Nails with a Single Rhinestone Detail
Spring colors grace the tips of these stiletto nails that are glossed over with an acrylic finish. Small rhinestone detail on a single finger lends an air of rarity and grace. This is a great look for those who like the colors of the sea and wish to be reminded of the value of life by the gemstones. You will likely find that this design draws the attention of many with plenty of people asking where you got it done.
31. Pretty Magenta Iridescence with Candy Cane Striping
Ok, so maybe it’s not a true “candy cane” in appearance, but the bands of rhinestones against a white background look mighty tasty… Matched with magenta-themed iridescence on all the other fingers, this is one look that will give you an air of royalty right up there with Princesses Kate and Meaghan. Who knows, maybe Princess Charlotte will see this design and decide to wear it for her wedding?
32. Ultraviolet Stilettos with Glowing Accents and Simple Glittery Finishing
These brilliant purple stiletto nails literally glow in the dark. Try your friends next Halloween and see how they react to a pair of hands visible only at the fingertips in a dark room. Each nail is slightly different from the others and is carefully sculpted to achieve uniformity. With the presence of small rhinestone details, you will find this to be one of the most stunning nail designs out there.
33. Tomato Red Nails with Glossy Finish Mountain Peak Nail Ideas
These flashy red nails can’t help but be noticed at once. Their glossy finish makes them even more eye-catching while further enhancing their attractiveness. This is one easy look you could probably pull off on your own if you have an artistic eye. If you are not intrepid enough to attempt this on your own, consult your manicure specialist. They might have some good ideas to add on to this one.
34. Pretty Mauve Princess Glitter Mountain Peak Nail Design
The suave mauve color of these beautiful mountain peak nails is complemented by the sparkles on the middle fingers. With a glossy coat designed to protect and enhance, these nails are both attractive and practical enough to wear to school, work or another professional setting. But don’t worry. They will do just fine for a night out with the girls as well.
35. Cute Red and Blue Mountain Peak Nails
Eggshell blue and cherry red combine with this semi-patriotic easy mountain peak nail design that is just right for those with lighter skin and average-sized nails. The two colors complement each other very nicely and create an eye-catching focal point for your hands. You can even vary the shades of red for a more textured appearance to your hands.
36. Pink Marble and Glitter Cute Mountain Peak Nails
The gentle slopes of mountain peak nails lend themselves especially well to marble designs. Elegantly situated on the middle finger, the marble is offset by baby pink and iridescent glitter on either side. Experiment with different color combos to create your own unique style that will leave your friends wowed. Done with colored acrylic polish and finished with gold nail glitter, this is one look you should file away.
37. Best Edge Burgundy Nails with Alternate Chevrons
These edge nails just might be the sharpest nails you will ever see. This French-inspired look features deep rich burgundy acrylic color on the outer two nails of each hand. The centers feature a glittery base with pink chevrons about half way down. The pink looks just like the natural color of your nail bed for a transparent effect.
38. Almond Robin’s Egg Blue Mountain Peak Nail Ideas
These robin’s egg-blue nails are no exception to the easy rule for nail design. The outer fingernails are capped with your standard glossy acrylic finish. The two center fingernails are tipped with egg-blue iridescence and light mint green, respectively, for the perfect spring outing in a wide-brimmed hat, sandals and a sundress.
39. Cute Chivalrous Arrowhead Nails with Gemstone Accents
The black and silver theme of these downright medieval nails is further enhanced by the chevron shape that is part of the design. The presence of a medieval cross on one finger and chain mail scales on the others makes you look like the modern equivalent of a damsel who sewed her knight’s emblem on her sleeve.
40. Beautiful Laser Green Nails with Hummingbird Tints
The ruby-throated hummingbird is the perfect example for the colors of this nail art design. The laser green of the majority of the nails is broken by a black striped glittery design on the ring fingers. This is a look you’ll likely find on the dance floor of a nightclub, although it is equally at home wherever you want to wear them.
41. Galaxy Jeweled Almond Nails Mountain Peak Design
This spacey looking nail art pattern looks like something Princess Leia or Rey could be found wearing at the end of their galactic wars in a ballroom. To bring it down to the level of us Earthlings, the design is perfect for complementing richly colored clothing and jewelry.
42. Beautiful Emerald Queen Frosty Nails with Tiny Jewel Accents
Almond shaped emerald nails are touched with a bit of frost at the tips. White glitter dusts some of them while tiny gemstones arranged artfully grace the ring fingers. It is of note that each finger on either is different in some way from the others.
43. Awesome Mountain Peaks in Shades of Princess Pink
The inner princess in you will love these pink-themed nails. A streak of marbling adds interest while the subtle glitter accents capture the eyes. You’ll notice that the majority of these nails are an icy pink which lends itself well to spring colors and warm-weather clothing.
44. Best Red Nails with Gold Leaf Glitter and Gems
The gold leaf glitter on alternating fingers really makes this mountain peak nail design really stand out from among its peers. The detailing at the cuticle line for select fingers features a double gemstone design that adds interest to an otherwise so-so look. This is a good design for formal occasions of any sort that necessitate class and style.
45. Simple Serpent Detail Black Nails Silver Accents
Snake lovers will appreciate the little reptile carefully drawn on a single finger of the left hand. The other nails feature a combination of chevrons, matte finishes and chrome nail accents to create a look you will probably not find anywhere else. Worn with dark clothing, this look has been described as “witchy” and calls to mind magic rituals and moonlit nights.
46. Easy Arrowhead Nails with Red Heart Tips and a Matte Finish
Give your sweetheart a new experience with these romantic nails. Featuring hearts cleverly painted at the tips of the first two nails, you can’t help but fall in love with these. If your significant other does not become starry-eyed immediately upon seeing them, you did not do a good enough job.
47. Heavenly Blue Cute Marbled Nails
Sky blue nails call to mind visions of heavenly angels with harps on fluffy white clouds. The marbling detail on select fingers calls to mind the relaxing vision of a clear blue sky brushed with those powder white collections of water droplets that we call clouds. Science lesson aside, these are really awesome nails.
48. Holiday Blue Nails with Pretty Snowflake Detailing
The holly and the ivy are in full bloom here with these brilliant blue winter-themed nails. Snowflakes and a winter scene are etched on the ring fingers in surprising detail, given the tiny amount of space given to work with. You will love the glossy finish these acrylic nails feature as well.
49. Rainbow Sherbet Mountain Peak Nails
This nail design is literally a different color for each nail on both of your hands. Tiny flower petals are done in yellow acrylic in 3D. Holding a chocolate sugar cone ice cream on a summer day, you will be lookin’ good, girl. Go get some friends and have a party.
50. Matte Mauve Best Mountain Peak Nails with Simple Pearl Accents
The subtly chic and quietly compelling person will like these not-to-flashy but still-statement-making easy mountain peak nails. A matte mauve tone complements the olive complexioned and is delicately accessorized with two tiny pearls on each ring finger.
50 Totally Awesome and Outrageously Beautiful Mountain Peak Nail Ideas
From bold and daring to quiet and reserved, the best pretty nails can complement any personality and be configured for any occasion. Nails are like your own personal mini-canvases and are even better for their ability to be “re-used” again and again. If you are someone who likes to decorate their body and wants to take a break from tattoos, or if you just like to decorate your nails, this guide is the perfect way to get some new ideas and refresh your mind on all the different styles out there. Go for it. The galaxy is the limit!
