For many people, the New Year’s Eve party season is about having a great time and looking your best, and that includes your manicure. From the classic black-and-gold to the brightest sparkles and boldest color combinations, people have been known to come up with some stunning nail designs that can steal the show at any holiday party.
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Even if you just plan on having a cozy evening at home, why not make your nails sparkle like the Times Square ball while you count down to the new year? A fresh manicure can do wonders for your outlook on life and make you feel great as you start fresh on Jan. 1.
If you’re struggling to figure out what to do or how to change things up, we’ve got you covered! Whether you need a stunning holiday manicure for short nails or want to go big with long talons and 3D nail art, here are eight NYE-inspired nail designs perfect for midnight.
Embrace your star potential
Black and gold have become the unofficial colors of New Year’s Eve celebrations, and the combination can make for a great manicure. The colors are complimentary in a variety of designs, including in a French manicure with black tips. You can even take it to the next level by adding a gold line right underneath the black polish. Or try using the gold to make stars that pop against a black base.
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Read between the lines
With the classic gold and black combination, the possibilities are endless and provide ample opportunity to be creative. You can even make fun patterns, mixing shiny polish with matte. In this design, gold striping tape pops against matte black and nude shades. This design would surely be the talk of any New Year’s Eve gathering and looks great on short nails.
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Consider a colorful design
Though black and gold can seem like king when it comes to New Year’s Eve nail designs, don’t be afraid to add color. Think of those beautiful and lively fireworks that go off at NYE celebrations, or even the colorful party decorations — your nails can be just as stunning. Putting together red, blue, green, purple, pink and gold glitter colors will surely make your nails the life of the party.
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Keep it simple in nude
As much as we love and black and gold or a colorful moment, sometimes simple nails are the way to go. For people who prefer to have beautiful nails without loud colors, it’s possible to create a design that pops but isn’t in your face. Try using a nude or beige base and adding gold or black accents, like a star, snowflakes, gold sparkly tips, or anything else your heart desires.
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Diamonds are a girl’s best friend
For people who love their long nails and are looking for ideas for New Year’s Eve, don’t be afraid of the classics, especially if it means being able to put a few gems on it. For a simple but show-stopping design, consider a white base, maybe even a milky shade. From there, there are so many options, but why not add some gems to make those nails sparkle at all of your NYE gatherings?
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Take a walk on the wild side
As we’ve said before, colorful nails for New Year’s Eve are a great idea and provide endless opportunities. If you like vibrant and edgy looks, then why not go for animal print? In this set by nail artist Tiffany Sachs, she created a tortoiseshell pattern with a variety of colors like blue, green, purple, white, black, orange, and more. This design would make you the talk of the party!
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Try adding some dimension
A nail ideas list would not be complete without a manicure featuring 3D decals. There are endless ways to express yourself with sculptural additions to your nails, from using gems to create shapes, placing bows, or even using acrylic to create unique 3D art. You can add the art to a classic French manicure, ombre nails, or any design you can dream of. It’s a guaranteed show-stopper.
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Surprise people with a simple, but unique design
Just like black and gold, glitter and sparkles are synonymous with New Year’s Eve. But if you want a manicure that’s a little more interesting than straight glitter, the reverse French technique provides a nice twist. For those who may not have heard of the reverse French manicure, instead of using white polish at the tips of your nails, a line of polish is used at the base of your nails.
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Of course, you can use any color you like if you’re looking for something to complement a metallic glitter polish. The splash of blue in this manicure makes the silver really stand out.
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