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You probably use the smiley face emoji in your text messages, so why not on your nails, too? Smiley face nails are one of the happiest & most fun nail trends we’ve seen recently. Nail artists have gotten so creative with these smiley face nails & there are so many options besides just plain yellow.

If you’re looking to try the smiley face nail trend, you’re in the right place. In this post, we’ve compiled 21 of the cutest smiley face nails from around the web.

Acrylic Smiley Face Nails with Rhinestones

Acrylic Smiley Face Nails with Rhinestones
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Indie Pattern Smiley Face Nails

Indie Pattern Smiley Face Nails
canipaintyournails

Mix and match patterned nails like these are a huge trend right now. The smiley face makes this set extra happy 🙂

Gel Rainbow Smiley Face Nails

Gel Rainbow Smiley Face Nails
bingbangnyc

Even with just one smiley face per nail, these simple nails look super cute.

Almond shaped Indie Nails

Almond shaped Indie Nails
elisethenailartist

These nails are so cute because they include so many different colors and patterns, but still somehow look subtle and cohesive.

Alien Smiley Face Nails

Alien Smiley Face Nails
nailsbloodynails

These Green smiley faces immediately made me think they were space themed.

Glitter Bold Smiley Face Nails

Glitter Bold Smiley Face Nails
stashhouseaz

Classic, bold smiley faces pair nicely with simple glitter nails like these ones.

Neon & Gold Smiley Face Nails

Neon & Gold Smiley Face Nails
tiffanyabbigailebeauty

So many colors! Loving the variety of color and ombré in these smiley face nails.

Pastel Alien Smiley Face Nails

Pastel Alien Smiley Face Nails
chezpaintsnails

At first, I barely noticed these nails had three eyes each. Not to mention, the colors are super cute.

Nude Smiley Face & Flower Nails

Nude Smiley Face & Flower Nails
ells__nails

The designs and contrast make these nails look really trendy. Plus, the designs are actually pretty simple.

Neon Pink and Green Smiley Face Nails

Neon Pink and Green Smiley Face Nails
kimkimnails

With just two bright colors, you could create nails similar to these. A matte top coat would also work really well.

Bright Yellow Smiley Face Nails

Bright Yellow Smiley Face Nails
sophiadoesnailss

Yellow is the classic color for smiley face nails, but these ones are just especially bright ?

Scattered Smiley Face Nails

Scattered Smiley Face Nails
thenailroomchats

Rainbow & Lavender Patterned Nails

Rainbow & Lavender Patterned Nails
thehangedit

Loving the unique color scheme and designs on these nails.

Nude Glossy Smiley Face Nails

Nude Glossy Smiley Face Nails
tnguyenbeauty.atx

These nude smiley face nails are some of the most polished we’ve seen.

Pastel Yellow Smiley Face Nails

Pastel Yellow Smiley Face Nails
caroline_beuley

For something a little less bright than neon yellow, pastel yellow can look super pretty on smiley face nails.

Clear Coat with Smiley Face Nails

Clear Coat with Smiley Face Nails
cheerscharlie
Clear Coat with Smiley Face Nails
cheerscharlie

Since these smiley faces are so small, the nails just look super cute!

Pink, Yellow & Blue Smiley Face Nails

Pink, Yellow & Blue Smiley Face Nails
bluesy_nails

Pink Acrylic Smiley Face Nails

Pink Acrylic Smiley Face Nails
sassnailartistry

With acrylic nails like this, you don’t necessarily have to hand paint the smiley faces.

Tiny Smiley Face Nails

Tiny Smiley Face Nails
nailditbylauren

We love these tiny rainbow smiley faces!

Iridescent Smiley Face Nails

Iridescent Smiley Face Nails
nailsby.elissa

Pastel Rhinestone Smiley Face Nails

Pastel Rhinestone Smiley Face Nails
springwithfriends