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Purple Nails

Purple is a bold and stunning color, and purple nails, whether light and subtle or dark and dramatic, can be worn beautifully on any nail length. You can wear them anytime and for any occasion, but they mostly come into interest for fall and winter because they make your hands look more svelte and dainty. Purple is a color that has been associated with royalty, spirituality, and luxury throughout history. It is also the color of love and friendship, so it can be worn to show your affection for someone special in your life. Purple is also associated with creativity and imagination, which makes it an ideal choice if you want to express yourself through your appearance.
Purple is a color that can be tricky to work on nails, but it's worth the effort. It's a bold, striking hue that can look almost royal when paired with the right colors. You can use just one shade for a simpler look or add another color for something more complex. Purple nail designs with shades like lavender, plum, and fuchsia, can be worn with almost any other color combination, such as yellow, black, white, and gold. The best nail designs to pair with purple are those that use the color as an accent. You can also add some sparkle with rhinestones or crystals. So no matter what kind of outfit you have on today, these will complement it perfectly!
Purple nails are a great choice for anyone who wants to express their individuality and creativity. If you're looking for a way to make your manicure unique, try out some of these purple nail designs!

The Most Popular Shades of Purple Nails

Amethyst Nails

Disney Halloween Nail Art
Disney Halloween Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

Hawaii Hibiscus Flowers on Amethyst Nails | Flower Nails - NB3910
Hawaii Hibiscus Flowers on Amethyst Nails | Flower Nails - NB3910

Maleficent Nails
Maleficent Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Gradient Floral Stamping
Gradient Floral Stamping

Blondivika_nsk

Watercolor Purple Nails
Watercolor Purple Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Purple Almond Nails
Purple Almond Nails

Paulina_migdalek

3D Dragon Nails
3D Dragon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Amethyst Hibiscus Nails Design | Flower Nails - NB3906
Amethyst Hibiscus Nails Design | Flower Nails - NB3906

Blackberry Nails

Pixel Effect Sugar Nails
Pixel Effect Sugar Nails

Molnar.mariann

Lavender Nails

Yellow and Purple Simple Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB3948
Yellow and Purple Simple Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB3948

Blue and Lavender Dots on Matte Nails | Isabella Howe Customized Nails- NB8206
Blue and Lavender Dots on Matte Nails | Isabella Howe Customized Nails- NB8206

Ombre Heart Nails
Ombre Heart Nails

Cdanails

Ombre French Butterfly Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB4352
Ombre French Butterfly Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB4352

Freestyle Set
Freestyle Set

Minea.nails

Chesterfield Nail Designs
Chesterfield Nail Designs

_gabrielamanole

Lavender and Neon Yellow Nail Design
Lavender and Neon Yellow Nail Design

Amanda.sudolll

3D Water Droplets
3D Water Droplets

Blondivika_nsk

Lilac Nails

Purple Shades for a Floral Design
Purple Shades for a Floral Design

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Lilac Nails with Flower Accent | Spring Nails - NB3879
Lilac Nails with Flower Accent | Spring Nails - NB3879

Pastel Elegant Nails
Pastel Elegant Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Short Nails Color Blocking Design | Negative Space Nails - NB3996
Short Nails Color Blocking Design | Negative Space Nails - NB3996

Ombre Lilac Nails | Spring Nails - NB3876
Ombre Lilac Nails | Spring Nails - NB3876

Icy Heart Nails
Icy Heart Nails

Minea.nails

Lilac and White French Nails | Spring Nails - NB3878
Lilac and White French Nails | Spring Nails - NB3878

Matte Pastel Nails for Easter
Matte Pastel Nails for Easter

Olga_soloveva._

Mauve Nails

Colorful Spring with Flowers
Colorful Spring with Flowers

Paulina_migdalek

Sparkle Pastel Nails
Sparkle Pastel Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Spring Purple Teddy Bear
Spring Purple Teddy Bear

Klamaja

Stylish Purple Nails
Stylish Purple Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Glossy Mauve Nails and Rose Gold Accent for Office | Professional Nails - NB3298
Glossy Mauve Nails and Rose Gold Accent for Office | Professional Nails - NB3298

Bright Watercolor Toenails
Bright Watercolor Toenails

Ego_alinkha

Bridal Shower Lavender Flower Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-92
Bridal Shower Lavender Flower Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-92

Shattered Glass Purple Nails Design
Shattered Glass Purple Nails Design

Mari_mari_nailart

Violet Nails

Chrome Stripe Design
Chrome Stripe Design

Blondivika_nsk

Gradient Palm Nails
Gradient Palm Nails

Pauletta.nails

Leaves Gradient Nails
Leaves Gradient Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Gel Nails with Violet Flowers
Gel Nails with Violet Flowers

Paulina_migdalek

Violet Flowers for Spring
Violet Flowers for Spring

Paulina_migdalek

16th Birthday Purple Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5182
16th Birthday Purple Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5182

Violet Pastel Nails
Violet Pastel Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Blue and Purple Double French Nails
Blue and Purple Double French Nails

Molnar.mariann

Fine Wine Nails

Triple French Mismatched Nails
Triple French Mismatched Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Fuchsia Nails

Ombre Pink Nails and Fuchsia Flowers | Hawaii Nails - NB4050
Ombre Pink Nails and Fuchsia Flowers | Hawaii Nails - NB4050

Glossy Neon Outline Design
Glossy Neon Outline Design

Merkyri.nails

Glossy Nude Nails with Tropical Fuchsia Flowers | Hawaii Nails - NB4049
Glossy Nude Nails with Tropical Fuchsia Flowers | Hawaii Nails - NB4049

Fuchsia and Navy Devil Eye Nail
Fuchsia and Navy Devil Eye Nail

Project_paznokcie

Fuchsia Flowers on Clear Nails | Hawaii Nails - NB4054
Fuchsia Flowers on Clear Nails | Hawaii Nails - NB4054

Pink and White Tropical Nails with Fuchsia Flower | Hawaii Nails - NB4053
Pink and White Tropical Nails with Fuchsia Flower | Hawaii Nails - NB4053

Green Blue and Purple Brush Stroke Nails
Green Blue and Purple Brush Stroke Nails

Project_paznokcie

Velvet Nails with Purple Underside
Velvet Nails with Purple Underside

Molnar.mariann

Long Purple Nails

Rhinestone Moon Nail Set
Rhinestone Moon Nail Set

Dashenkanails

Luxury Purple Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4669
Luxury Purple Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4669

Long Nails with Pink Heart Design | Birthday Heart Nails - NB7058
Long Nails with Pink Heart Design | Birthday Heart Nails - NB7058

Maleficent Nails
Maleficent Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Chic Purple Nails with a Dainty Heart and Glitter | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7481
Chic Purple Nails with a Dainty Heart and Glitter | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7481

Glitter Ombre Nails with Easter Peeps Design | Easter Nails - NB3512
Glitter Ombre Nails with Easter Peeps Design | Easter Nails - NB3512

Graveyard Nails | Halloween - NB492
Graveyard Nails | Halloween - NB492

Orange and Purple Tropical Nails with Flamingo | Animal Nails- NB8016
Orange and Purple Tropical Nails with Flamingo | Animal Nails- NB8016

Short Purple Nails

Short Mauve Finery Nails Crackle Design | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6382
Short Mauve Finery Nails Crackle Design | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6382

Vintage Gradient Rainbow Nail Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2081
Vintage Gradient Rainbow Nail Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2081

Birthday Purple Nails with Silver Accents | Birthday Nails - NB5113
Birthday Purple Nails with Silver Accents | Birthday Nails - NB5113

Pink and Purple Swirl Accents | Swirl Nails - NB4559
Pink and Purple Swirl Accents | Swirl Nails - NB4559

Elegant Easter Nails with a Silhouette Bunny | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8052
Elegant Easter Nails with a Silhouette Bunny | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8052

Short Plump Plum Nails with Gemstones | Fall Nails - NB5768
Short Plump Plum Nails with Gemstones | Fall Nails - NB5768

Sparkle Pastel Nails
Sparkle Pastel Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Pastel Nails with Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4726
Pastel Nails with Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4726

Purple Toe Nails

Bright Watercolor Toenails
Bright Watercolor Toenails

Ego_alinkha

Bridesmaid Mauve Shimmer Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-587
Bridesmaid Mauve Shimmer Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-587

Monster Nails | Halloween - NB886
Monster Nails | Halloween - NB886

Matte Dark Lavender Toe Nails
Matte Dark Lavender Toe Nails

Ego_alinkha

Leopard Print for Spring
Leopard Print for Spring

Ego_alinkha

Mother in Law Pink and Purple Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-458
Mother in Law Pink and Purple Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-458

Monster Nails | Halloween - NB883
Monster Nails | Halloween - NB883

Manicure and Pedicure Designs | Halloween - NB887
Manicure and Pedicure Designs | Halloween - NB887

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Purple?

How to Choose the Best Color Combinations for Purple Nails

If you're not sure how to pair purple with other colors and use it in your design, you may end up with something that doesn't look quite right. Purple is one of the best colors out there for nail art. You can choose from a wide variety of shades, ranging from deep and rich to light and airy. Purple is also a great color because it looks good with so many different types of skin tones and styles.
If you're thinking about using more than one shade of purple in your design, it's important to make sure that they complement each other well. You don't want them too similar or too different from each other—you'll want some variation so that it doesn't look like you just threw two different shades together at random.
You should also think about whether or not you want your base coat to match the main shade in your design. Choose something neutral as your base color if you're going for a more conservative look or if you have trouble choosing between two different shades of purple!

The best color combinations for purple nails are:

Purple and white
Purple and black
Purple and gold
Blue and purple

Silver and purple
Purple and pink
Purple and nude
Purple and green

Tips for Purple Nail Designs

Choose two or three different shades of purple that complement each other. You want at least one dark shade and one light shade, but it's best if you have more than that so you can get more variation when creating your designs.

Choose a color to use as an accent color (for example, blue) based on whether you want something bolder or softer looking on your nails.

Choose a base color for your nails based on the season.

Apply purple pastel shades to have a modern look and if you want something darker, try eggplant instead.

To add some extra flair to your design, try including small details around the edges, such as gold glitter or black tips!

The Best Purple Nail Art Ideas

Short Mystical Purple Nails for Valentine
Short Mystical Purple Nails for Valentine's Day | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7482

Chic Purple Nails with a Dainty Heart and Glitter | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7481
Chic Purple Nails with a Dainty Heart and Glitter | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7481

Ombre Purple Nails with Heart | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7480
Ombre Purple Nails with Heart | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7480

Dreamy Purple Nails with Gold Hearts | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7479
Dreamy Purple Nails with Gold Hearts | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7479

Gold Heart Design for Purple Nails | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7478
Gold Heart Design for Purple Nails | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7478

Matte Nails with 3D Purple Hearts for a Luxury Style | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7476
Matte Nails with 3D Purple Hearts for a Luxury Style | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7476

Glitter and Swirl Design for Purple Nails | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7475
Glitter and Swirl Design for Purple Nails | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7475

Ombre Purple Nails with 3D Heart | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7473
Ombre Purple Nails with 3D Heart | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7473

Purple and Black Nails with Heart Design | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7471
Purple and Black Nails with Heart Design | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7471

Elegant Purple Nails with a Heart for Ring Finger | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7470
Elegant Purple Nails with a Heart for Ring Finger | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7470

Glitter Design Purple Stiletto Nails | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7469
Glitter Design Purple Stiletto Nails | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7469

Purple Swirl Nails with Silver Hearts | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7468
Purple Swirl Nails with Silver Hearts | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7468

Purple Ombre Nails with Snake Print | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6521
Purple Ombre Nails with Snake Print | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6521

Subtle Striped Nail Art for Purple Ombre | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6520
Subtle Striped Nail Art for Purple Ombre | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6520

Purple Ombre Nails with Charm | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6519
Purple Ombre Nails with Charm | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6519

Snake-inspired Purple Ombre Nails Design | Purple Ombre Nail Art - NB6518
Snake-inspired Purple Ombre Nails Design | Purple Ombre Nail Art - NB6518

Purple Ombre Nails Floral Design | Purple Ombre Nail Art - NB6517
Purple Ombre Nails Floral Design | Purple Ombre Nail Art - NB6517

Embellished Purple Ombre Nails | Purple Ombre Nail Art - NB6516
Embellished Purple Ombre Nails | Purple Ombre Nail Art - NB6516

Mirror Effect Purple Ombre Nails | Purple Ombre Nail Art - NB6515
Mirror Effect Purple Ombre Nails | Purple Ombre Nail Art - NB6515

Luxury Purple Ombre Nails Design | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6514
Luxury Purple Ombre Nails Design | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6514

Glossy Purple Ombre Nails Charm Design | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6513
Glossy Purple Ombre Nails Charm Design | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6513

Nude Nails Purple Ombre Design | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6512
Nude Nails Purple Ombre Design | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6512

Purple Ombre Nails Holographic Confetti Design | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6511
Purple Ombre Nails Holographic Confetti Design | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6511

Purple Ombre Nails Polka Dots Design | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6510
Purple Ombre Nails Polka Dots Design | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6510

Purple Ombre Nails with 3D Flowers | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6509
Purple Ombre Nails with 3D Flowers | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6509

Ballerina Purple Ombre Nails | Purple Ombre Nail Art - NB6508
Ballerina Purple Ombre Nails | Purple Ombre Nail Art - NB6508

Watery Purple Nails Shimmer Design | Watery Nails- NB8241
Watery Purple Nails Shimmer Design | Watery Nails- NB8241

Easter Egg Design for Purple Nails | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8047
Easter Egg Design for Purple Nails | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8047

Coffin Purple Nails with Easter Bunny | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8042
Coffin Purple Nails with Easter Bunny | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8042

Orange and Purple Tropical Nails with Flamingo | Animal Nails- NB8016
Orange and Purple Tropical Nails with Flamingo | Animal Nails- NB8016

Easter Pastel Purple Nails Design | Easter Bunny Nails- NB8008
Easter Pastel Purple Nails Design | Easter Bunny Nails- NB8008

Abstract Pastel Purple Nails with Dots | Spring Pastel Nails- NB7909
Abstract Pastel Purple Nails with Dots | Spring Pastel Nails- NB7909

Rose Gold Tips for Pastel Blue and Purple Nails | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7859
Rose Gold Tips for Pastel Blue and Purple Nails | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7859

Purple Ombre Nails with a Rooster | Chicken Nails- NB7795
Purple Ombre Nails with a Rooster | Chicken Nails- NB7795

Silhouette Bunny for Purple Glitter Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7693
Silhouette Bunny for Purple Glitter Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7693

Panda Design for Purple Ombre French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7575
Panda Design for Purple Ombre French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7575

Valentine Matte Nails with Glitter Accents | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7483
Valentine Matte Nails with Glitter Accents | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7483

Heart Pattern Watercolor Nails | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7477
Heart Pattern Watercolor Nails | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7477

Chrome Design for Valentine
Chrome Design for Valentine's Day Nails | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7474

Heart Design for Aura Nails | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7472
Heart Design for Aura Nails | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7472

Gold Hearts for Milky Purple Nails Design | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7426
Gold Hearts for Milky Purple Nails Design | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7426

Glitter Purple and Cute Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7148
Glitter Purple and Cute Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7148

Pink and Purple Nails with Cute Black Cat Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7116
Pink and Purple Nails with Cute Black Cat Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7116

Purple Nails for 30th Birthday Party | 30th Birthday Nails - NB6895
Purple Nails for 30th Birthday Party | 30th Birthday Nails - NB6895

Simple Purple and Yellow Nails Design for Birthday | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6866
Simple Purple and Yellow Nails Design for Birthday | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6866

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