15 best manicure designs to nail New Year's party looks

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New Year's, along with new makeup looks, also calls for nail manicures. But it can be difficult to choose a particular design when there's already so much manicure art inspiration available on the internet. We have curated the best 15 manicure designs that are perfect for the New Year and easy to do.

15) A Clean Start

A clean start (Image via Unsplash/ Tiko Giorgadze)
A clean start (Image via Unsplash/ Tiko Giorgadze)

New Year's gives us a new way to start our resolutions and goals all from the beginning. Bring this inspiration to your nail art also by doing nude or white nail manicures. Make sure to apply two layers of the nail paint for an opaque finish. You can also use Chanel nail paint in the shade Ballerina for this.

14) Rhinestones Glamour

The rhinestones (Image via Unsplash/ Javier González)
The rhinestones (Image via Unsplash/ Javier González)

Rhinestone nail art is the best if you want some definition in your nails. You can apply it to one nail and keep the other nails neutral or also apply it to every nail according to your mood. Make sure you're using a safe glue, and you can also add a top coat for extra shine.

13) Espresso Brown

The coffee look (Image via Unsplash/ Bryony Elena)
The coffee look (Image via Unsplash/ Bryony Elena)

Go with the shades of brown and black to get an espresso-inspired nail art. For this nail art, you can use shimmer or plain nail paint and apply it over your three fingernails. For the rest of the two fingernails, create a halo design using the nail art tool. Finish the process with a top coat.

12) The French Manicure

Simple yet chic (Image via Unsplash/ Jodene Isakowitz)
Simple yet chic (Image via Unsplash/ Jodene Isakowitz)

You can't go wrong with a French manicure. This is perfect for the office, a party, or any look where you want a subtle color that suits every piece of clothing. Keep it nude or light pink. Make sure to top it up with clear nail paint for that extra shine. You can also use OPI nail paint in the Bleach Brows shade that suits this look perfectly.

11) The Charming Copper

The charming copper (Image via Unsplash/ sour moha)
The charming copper (Image via Unsplash/ sour moha)

If you're going for a night party, nothing can beat this copper color. Although it's very simple, it will look perfect with any kind of outfit and makeup. You can use a shimmer copper color for extra drama. Along with this, you can also pair gold jewelry to make it stand out.

10) Disco Ball

Bring the fun (Image via Unsplash/ Konstantin Shmatov)
Bring the fun (Image via Unsplash/ Konstantin Shmatov)

If you want to do something fun and bold, go for this disco ball look. The best part is you don't need to follow a particular way to do this. You can be as creative as you want. Just take 2 contrasting colors and apply one as the base coat. Once it dries, apply another with a cotton bud or nail tool to create a disco ball-like effect.

9) Go With The Graphics

Print the words (Image via Unsplash/ DESIGNECOLOGIST)
Print the words (Image via Unsplash/ DESIGNECOLOGIST)

To make your manicure one of a kind, you can also choose a word and write it over your nails. It can be love, life, or any other word. Make sure it's short so it fits. You can also use the same nail paint on other nails to balance the color and make the look unique.

8) Marble Nails

Let the creativity flow (Image via Unsplash/ Klara Kulikova)
Let the creativity flow (Image via Unsplash/ Klara Kulikova)

This nail manicure is a great way to make your nails the talk of the party. Start by applying a black base coat and then use different colors on it to create a marble-like effect. You can use a nail look or toothpick to create it. If you don't like marble, you can also create stars with silver for a similar look.

7) The French Sparkle

French nails, but a little extra. (Image via Unsplash/ Svitlana Rusak)
French nails, but a little extra. (Image via Unsplash/ Svitlana Rusak)

This nail art is almost like a French manicure but with a twist. Start by applying clear or nude nail paint. Take the silver or nude shimmer nail paint of your choice and start by applying it on the tips. Slowly drag it down, but don't touch the cuticles. Once done, apply a top coat for the finished look.

6) The Metallic Vibes

The metallic vibes (Image via Unsplash/ Eugenia Pankiv)
The metallic vibes (Image via Unsplash/ Eugenia Pankiv)

If you're bored of the French manicure or plain nail paint, the metallic nail manicure can be a great New Year nail look. Start by applying black nail paint. Let it dry and then apply any dark metallic color. It can be green, purple, or even brown. Add the metallic color only in the middle of the nail so that it shines when the light hits it.

5) The Beautiful Bow

Bring the bows (Image via Unsplash/ Itzel González Lara)
Bring the bows (Image via Unsplash/ Itzel González Lara)

Use rhinestones or studs to create a bow-like pattern on one fingernail in each hand. You can use lines for the other fingernails. This way, the bow or the design you've created stands out while the other nails also have different designs, making the whole manicure look unique.

4) Mirror On The Nails

The mirrors (Image via Unsplash/ Zhang liven)
The mirrors (Image via Unsplash/ Zhang liven)

Mirrors don't always have to be on the walls. It can be on your fingernails too! You'll need a holographic nail color for this look. If you can find a gel holographic nail color, that'll be even better. Once applied, make sure to seal it with the UV light so that it doesn't lose its shine or get chipped easily.

3) The Galaxy

The eternal universe (Image via Unsplash/ Laura Chouette)
The eternal universe (Image via Unsplash/ Laura Chouette)

This look is inspired by the universe and its magic. You can use a shimmery purplish nail color that has a tint of blue to make it look even better. Essie has a similar nail paint in the name "For the twirl of it" that gives a similar finish.

2) Red With A Twist

Not your regular red (Image via Unsplash/ Rob Hampson)
Not your regular red (Image via Unsplash/ Rob Hampson)

Red is never going out of fashion, be it for a party, work, and especially New Year's Eve. But this time, instead of using boring red, spice it up with a shimmer topper. You can also use OPI's Fuego On-the-Go, which is a great red nail paint with shimmer.

1) The Desert

The brownie-inspired nails (Image via Unsplash/ Ondrej Supitar)
The brownie-inspired nails (Image via Unsplash/ Ondrej Supitar)

This nail manicure look adds glamour to your overall outfit. It has shimmer, solid nail polish, as well as simple graphics to elevate the overall look. You can use brown and golden colors that make it look more like a desert. Lastly, draw some hearts or any graphic with black nail paint to finish the look.

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Edited by Zainab Shaikh
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