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50+ Amazing Mardi Gras Nails That Are Perfect For Carnival Season!

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Are you looking for some amazing Mardi Gras nails? Look no further, this post has everything you need!

Get ready to let the good times roll with the ultimate Mardi Gras nail extravaganza! As the vibrant spirit of this lively celebration takes center stage, we’ve curated a dazzling collection of over 50+ Mardi Gras nail styles that will have your fingertips ready to dance through the festivities.

From regal purples to lush greens and shimmering golds, we’re diving into a world of nail art that captures the essence of carnival revelry. Whether you’re aiming for an elegant and sophisticated look or a bold and playful statement, our diverse selection ensures your Mardi Gras manicure will steal the show. So, let’s jazz up those nails, embrace the festive flair, and join the parade of color, creativity, and all-around fabulousness that defines the best in Mardi Gras nail art.

What are the Mardi Gras Colors?

Mardi Gras, the exuberant carnival celebration, is synonymous with a vibrant burst of colors, each holding a special significance in the festivities. The traditional Mardi Gras colors—purple, green, and gold—create a kaleidoscope of meaning.

1) Purple: embodies justice, reflecting the regal and noble virtues celebrated during the carnival.

2) Green: represents faith, symbolizing hope, growth, and the renewal of life.

3) Gold: signifies power, representing both material and spiritual wealth, and the triumph of achievement.

These colors are not just a visual spectacle but a rich tapestry of symbolism, weaving together the essence of Mardi Gras – a joyous celebration that embraces justice, faith, and the pursuit of power, all set against the backdrop of lively revelry and spirited festivities.

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Time to Design

Below, we’ve rounded up 50+ perfect Mardi Gras nails, that are perfect for Mardi Gras day and the months leading up to it.  Remember, feel free to pin any of the images below to recreate all of these designs in the future.

If you’re not sure what design you like best, why not save a couple to Pinterest so you can reference them later.  Or, bookmark this page to find it closer to your manicure date. 

The Best Mardi Gras Nails For Your Carnival Manicure!

If you love these nail designs, check out the tagged accounts below, for more nail art inspiration! All of these accounts, are my go to favourites when it comes to seeing what’s trendy.

1) Classy Tips via MimiLuxe

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2) NOLA Polka Dots via The Nail Garden

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3) Colorful Acrylics via Ali

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4) Glitter Accents via Jessica

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5) Blended Sparkle via Laura

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6) Perfect Swirls via Sweetheart Nails

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7) Sparkle Explosion via Brianna

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8) All the Sparkle via Erin

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9) Pretty Details via Lyn D

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10) Chrome sparkle via Lucy

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11) Carnival season via Toniajosé

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12) Polka Dot Fun via Marketta

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13) Abstract Tips via Nicole

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14) Glitter Tips via Dipped in Glitz

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15) Let the good times roll via Alexandra

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16) Subtle Glitter via Stacy

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17) NOLA Tips via Southern Swings Nail Bar

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18) Glossy Swirls via Carytown Nails and Spa

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Image and nail art via @carytownnailsandspa

19) NOLA Stars via Amber

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Image and nail art via @amberdidit

20) Perfect Gloss via Adrada

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Image and nail art via @adrada_dip_powder

21) Colorful Details via Tilly

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Image and nail art via @tillydidthat

22) Perfect Details via Valerie

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Image and nail art via @manis_by_valerie

23) Sassy Glitter via Ahelen

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Image and nail art via @ahelen

24) Ombre via Hanna’s Nails

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Image and nail art via @hannas.nails.la

25) Short and Sweet via Michelle

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Image and nail art via @nailsncolour

26) Parade Ready via Heather

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Image and nail art via @hammy.manis

27) Perfect Colors via Denise

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Image and nail art via @polishedbooklover

28) Pretty Glitter via Ché

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Image and nail art via @joz_winked_nails

29) Iridescent Glitter via Brooke

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30) Festive Accents via MimiLuxe

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31) Matte Details via Kaybi

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32) Rhinestone Details via Sabby

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33) Perfect Details via Karen

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34) Glossy Sparkle via Cnd World

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35) Simple and cute via Tatum

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36) Glitter Accents via Amanda

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37) Festival Sparkle via Eunice

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38) Sparkle Details via Allie

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Image and nail art via @allie_nailsit

39) Green & Gold Glitter via Desiree

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40) Beads and Bling via MimiLuxe

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41) Swirling via UNIC.CO Nail Art

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42) Perfect Strips via Bliss Maple Lawn

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Image and nail art via @blissmaplelawn

43) Beads on Beads via Kayla

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Image and nail art via @icynailgoddess

44) Sparkling Stars via Nails by Tu

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Image and nail art via @nailsbytu93

45) Foiled Nails via Sweetheart Nails

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46) Perfect Purple via Kady

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Image and nail art via @manis.by.kady

47) Cutest Patterns via Celeste

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Image and nail art via @celestelaureen

48) Bright Sparkle via Tara

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49) Rhinestone Details via Jill

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50) Sparkle, Sparkle via Brianna

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51) Mardi Gras Hearts via Baee

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Image and nail art via @thenailsbaee

We hope you loved all of these Mardi Gras nails.  There’s so many cute ideas to choose from for carnival season.

As always, feel free to pin any of these Mardi Gras nail designs to Pinterest to share with friends and bookmark this page to save for later, especially if you want to show a nail art tech an idea!

Pro Tip: Try something different this season and go outside of your comfort zone!  Never tried glitter swirls?  Give it a go!  Or how about incorporating the Fleur de Lis for something different?

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