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Are you looking for some amazing purple nails to try out this year? If so, this is the post for you!
Time to give your nails a purple makeover! This year, purple nails are stealing the spotlight, and we’ve got the inside scoop on the trendiest shades and styles. Whether you’re leaning towards the richness of deep purples or embracing a more relaxed vibe with soothing lavender tones, there’s a purple shade to match every mood.
Below we’re sharing the best of the best, showcasing a variety of designs that are not just on-trend but also guaranteed to elevate your style game. So, get ready to explore the latest and greatest in the world of purple nail art, and let your fingertips do the talking in 2024! Whether you’re a nail art enthusiast or a casual polish wearer, these designs offer a versatile range, ensuring that your nails stay on point with the hottest purple hues of the year.
Products we love
To achieve some of the styles below, we recommend using some products that will make it a lot easier to achieve the result you want. If you’re wanting to try out chrome nails at home for example, we recommend getting this chrome kit:
To be able to hand draw on the swirls we recommend these nail art brushes. They are incredibly fine, and help draw out really intricate details:
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Trending Purple Nail Ideas
These purple nail trends for the year bring a mix of elegance, playfulness, and artistic expression to your fingertips, allowing you to embrace the beauty of this rich hue in diverse and creative ways.
Velvet Matte: Indulge in the trend of velvet matte for a sophisticated and chic look. Deep purple hues in a matte finish bring a touch of opulence to your nails, creating a velvety smooth texture that’s both modern and timeless.
Lavender Blissful Ombré: Experience the serenity of lavender bliss with the ombré trend. Blend soft lavender shades seamlessly for a gradient effect that not only radiates calmness but also adds a touch of playful elegance to your nails.
Galaxy-Inspired Nails: Elevate your nail game with the galaxy-inspired trend. Deep purples, cosmic blues, and shimmering stars come together to create a mesmerizing and artistic galaxy on your nails, ensuring a unique and eye-catching manicure.
Minimalist Metallic Accents: Make a subtle yet stylish statement with the minimalist metallic accents trend. Choose a muted purple base and add metallic touches or geometric designs for a modern and edgy look that’s perfect for those who appreciate understated elegance.
Beautiful Florals: Infuse a touch of bohemian charm into your nails with the floral extravaganza trend. Delicate flowers in varying shades of purple create a whimsical and nature-inspired design that’s both trendy and feminine.
Time to Design
Below, we’ve rounded up 70+ perfect purple nails, that will look good all year round. 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 Cutest Purple Nails You Need To Try This Year!
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) Lilac Swirls via Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
2) Barbie Purple via Abi
Image and nail art via @naileditbeauty
3) Fairy Purple via Alison
Image and nail art via @nailsbyalsn
4) Grape Swirls via Faustyna
Image and nail art via @fasia.nails
5) Perfect Chrome via Vivian
Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong
6) Flower Power via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
7) Perfect pastels via Alexandra
Image and nail art via @thehotblend
8) Juicy Grape via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
9) Starry Design via Vivian
Image and nail art via @vivanmariewong
10) Magenta Tips via Aimee
Image and nail art via @allnailss._
11) Purple Aura via Alison
Image and nail art via @nailsbyalsn
12) Almond swirls via Nail Chark
Image and nail art via @nailchark
13) Glossy Lavender via Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
14) Floral Shades via Faustyna
Image and nail art via @fasia.nails
15) Perfect combination via Vivian
Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong
16) Deep Violet via Faustyna
Image and nail art via @fasia.nails
17) Double French via Alison
Image and nail art via @nailsbyalsn
18) Candy Purple via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
19) Lavender Haze via Vivian
Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong
20) Sparkly Stars via Peachi Nails
Image and nail art via @peachinails
21) Delicate Florals via Vivian
Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong
22) Matte Swirls via Faustyna
Image and nail art via @fasia.nails
23) Purple Glitter via Franci
Image and nail art via @pop_polished
24) Glossy Violet via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
25) Light Abstract via Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
26) Perfectly Round via Iram
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
27) Beautiful Butterflies via Amanda
Image and nail art via @amanda.sudolll
28) Ombre Tips via Vivian
Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong
29) The cutest combo via Caroline
Image and nail art via @nailsbycaroline_
30) Floral Sparkle via Peachi Nails
Image and nail art via @peachinails
31) Thin Swirls via Vivian
Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong
32) Purple Gradient via Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
33) Star Power via Peachi Nails
Image and nail art via @peachinails
34) Rhinestone details via Amanda
Image and nail art via @amanda.sudolll
35) Two Toned Florals via Tiffany
Image and nail art via @tiffanyabbigailebeauty
36) Flower Power via Vivian
Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong
37) Sweet pastels via Vivian
Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong
38) Ombre French via Amanda
Image and nail art via @amanda.sudolll
39) Swirling Tips via Caroline
Image and nail art via @nailsbycaroline_
40) Prettiest Tones via Vivian
Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong
41) Lilac Tips via Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
42) Ombre Waves via Tiffany
Image and nail art via @tiffanyabbigailebeauty
43) Lilac Daisies via Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
44) Cute side French by Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
45) Abstract Lavender via Iram
Image and nail art via @iramshelton
46) Bright Purple Swirls via Tiffany
Image and nail art via @tiffanyabbigailebeauty
47) Purple Ombre via Tiffany
Image and nail art via @tiffanyabbigailebeauty
48) Pearl Details via Amanda
Image and nail art via @amanda.sudolll
49) Lavender Stars via Tiffany
Image and nail art via @tiffanyabbigailebeauty
50) Simple details via Tiffany
Image and nail art via @tiffanyabbigailebeauty
51) Swirls on swirls via Vivian
Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong
52) Light Sparkle via Amanda
Image and nail art via @amanda.sudolll
53) Pearl Gradient via Tiffany
Image and nail art via @tiffanyabbigailebeauty
54) Rounded Swirls via Aimee
Image and nail art via @allnailss._
55) Simple Swirls via Aimee
Image and nail art via @allnailss._
56) Two-toned side French via Amber
Image and nail art via @amberjhnails
57) Prettiest nail art via Harriet
Image and nail art via @nailsbyharriet_
58) Sweet Florals via Nailz Kat Kat
Image and nail art via @nailzkatkat
59) Ombre Tips via Monika Nails
Image and nail art via @monika_nails
60) Retro Flowers via Nailz Kat Kat
Image and nail art via @nailzkatkat
61) Gold Accents via Monika
Image and nail art via @monika_nails
62) Lavender Love via Nailz Kat Kat
Image and nail art via @nailzkatkat
63) Pretty Sparkles via Monika
Image and nail art via @monika_nails
64) Fun Abstract via Nailz Kat Kat
Image and nail art via @nailzkatkat
65) Mini Daisies via Aby
Image and nail art via @nailswithaby
66) Dark Plum via Faustyna
Image and nail art via @fasia.nails
67) Perfect Shades via Lilly Palm
Image and nail art via @lillypalm_
68) Lavender Swirls via Aby
Image and nail art via @nailswithaby
69) Perfect Pairing via Faustyna
Image and nail art via @fasia.nails
70) Light Purple Details via Nicole
Image and nail art via @nailsbynicole._
71) Sparkling Swirls via Faustyna
Image and nail art via @fasia.nails
72) Pearl details via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
We hope you loved all of these purple nails. There’s so many cute ideas to choose from for this entire year ahead.
As always, feel free to pin any of these purple nail art 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 accents? Give it a go! Or how about incorporating florals for something different?
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