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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

French Swirl Nails
French Swirl Nails

Blondivika_nsk

3D Dragon Nails
3D Dragon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Gradient Floral Stamping
Gradient Floral Stamping

Blondivika_nsk

Watercolor Purple Nails
Watercolor Purple Nails

Matuszewsk.a

Watercolor Purple Nails
Watercolor Purple Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Winter Purple Nails
Winter Purple Nails

Pauletta.nails

Maleficent Nails
Maleficent Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Disney Halloween Nail Art
Disney Halloween Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

Blackberry Nails

Pixel Effect Sugar Nails
Pixel Effect Sugar Nails

Molnar.mariann

Lavender Nails

Short Pastel Lavender Nails for a Fresh and Modern Look | Marjani Customized Nail Designs- NB7509
Short Pastel Lavender Nails for a Fresh and Modern Look | Marjani Customized Nail Designs- NB7509

Freestyle Set
Freestyle Set

Minea.nails

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

Floral Silver Line Art
Floral Silver Line Art

Blondivika_nsk

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

Ombre Heart Nails
Ombre Heart Nails

Cdanails

Pastel Neon Star Nails
Pastel Neon Star Nails

Blondivika_nsk

3D Water Droplets
3D Water Droplets

Blondivika_nsk

Lilac Nails

Pastel Purple Almond 3D French Nails
Pastel Purple Almond 3D French Nails

_gabrielamanole

Gradient Floral Stamping
Gradient Floral Stamping

Blondivika_nsk

Lilac Nails with a Floral Accent | Spring Nails - NB3886
Lilac Nails with a Floral Accent | Spring Nails - NB3886

Bart Simpson | Cartoon Nails - NB92
Bart Simpson | Cartoon Nails - NB92

Long Lilac Coffin Nails | Spring Nails - NB3883
Long Lilac Coffin Nails | Spring Nails - NB3883

Shimmer Design Pastel Spring Nails | Shimmer Nails - NB4154
Shimmer Design Pastel Spring Nails | Shimmer Nails - NB4154

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

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

Mauve Nails

Beautiful Sugar Design Manicure
Beautiful Sugar Design Manicure

Sylwia_nailss

Pastel Summer Nails with Silver Flakes
Pastel Summer Nails with Silver Flakes

Dashenkanails

Sparkly Nude Nails
Sparkly Nude Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Vintage Garden Nails
Vintage Garden Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Stylish Purple Nails
Stylish Purple Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Rhinestone Moon Nail Set
Rhinestone Moon Nail Set

Dashenkanails

Sparkle Pastel Nails
Sparkle Pastel Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Light Purple Chrome Nail Art
Light Purple Chrome Nail Art

Korelviktoria

Violet Nails

Chrome Stripe Design
Chrome Stripe Design

Blondivika_nsk

Holographic Flower Nails
Holographic Flower Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Geometric Flower Design
Geometric Flower Design

Blondivika_nsk

Gel Nails with Violet Flowers
Gel Nails with Violet Flowers

Paulina_migdalek

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

Gradient Palm Nails
Gradient Palm Nails

Pauletta.nails

Tropical Nature Sunset Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-116
Tropical Nature Sunset Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-116

Color Splash Chrome Nails
Color Splash Chrome Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Fine Wine Nails

Triple French Mismatched Nails
Triple French Mismatched Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Fuchsia Nails

Velvet Nails with Purple Underside
Velvet Nails with Purple Underside

Molnar.mariann

Purple Nail Design with Gem Stones
Purple Nail Design with Gem Stones

_gabrielamanole

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

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

Project_paznokcie

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

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

Tropical Nails with Fuchsia Flowers | Hawaii Nails - NB4051
Tropical Nails with Fuchsia Flowers | Hawaii Nails - NB4051

Long Purple Nails

Horror Movie Nails | Halloween - NB479
Horror Movie Nails | Halloween - NB479

Purple Marble Nails with Decorations | Marble Nails - NB4671
Purple Marble Nails with Decorations | Marble Nails - NB4671

Pastel Neon Graveyard Nails | Halloween - NB873
Pastel Neon Graveyard Nails | Halloween - NB873

Bunnies and Flowers for Spring Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7689
Bunnies and Flowers for Spring Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7689

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

Wisteria Nails | Cultural - NB1008
Wisteria Nails | Cultural - NB1008

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

Dark Wedding Lace Nail Design with Red Studs|Wedding-NB-D-423
Dark Wedding Lace Nail Design with Red Studs|Wedding-NB-D-423

Short Purple Nails

Mauve Finery Nails Minimal Design | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6395
Mauve Finery Nails Minimal Design | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6395

Short Nails with Purple Galaxy Design | Galaxy Nails - NB5211
Short Nails with Purple Galaxy Design | Galaxy Nails - NB5211

Cute Mouse Design Pastel Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8118
Cute Mouse Design Pastel Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8118

Pastel Finger Nails and Toenails Valentine Candy Design | Valentine Nails - NB2303
Pastel Finger Nails and Toenails Valentine Candy Design | Valentine Nails - NB2303

Pink and Purple Swirl Design | Swirl Nails - NB4560
Pink and Purple Swirl Design | Swirl Nails - NB4560

Bright and Bold Mismatched Nails
Bright and Bold Mismatched Nails

Irina_rain

Cute and Simple Cranberry Nails | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6193
Cute and Simple Cranberry Nails | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6193

Purple Galaxy Nail Art Design for Short Nails | Galaxy Nails - NB5213
Purple Galaxy Nail Art Design for Short Nails | Galaxy Nails - NB5213

Purple Toe Nails

Leopard Print for Spring
Leopard Print for Spring

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

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

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

Bright Watercolor Toenails
Bright Watercolor Toenails

Ego_alinkha

Pastel Finger Nails and Toenails Valentine Candy Design | Valentine Nails - NB2303
Pastel Finger Nails and Toenails Valentine Candy Design | Valentine Nails - NB2303

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

Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB564
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB564

Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB562
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB562

Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB556
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB556

Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB552
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB552

Bat Nails | Halloween - NB530
Bat Nails | Halloween - NB530

Kids Cute Bat Nails | Halloween - NB524
Kids Cute Bat Nails | Halloween - NB524

Kids Cute Bat Nails | Halloween - NB522
Kids Cute Bat Nails | Halloween - NB522

Glitter Bat Nails | Halloween - NB521
Glitter Bat Nails | Halloween - NB521

Glitter Bat Nails | Halloween - NB520
Glitter Bat Nails | Halloween - NB520

Glitter Bat Nails | Halloween - NB519
Glitter Bat Nails | Halloween - NB519

Pumpkin Nails | Halloween - NB511
Pumpkin Nails | Halloween - NB511

Bat Nails | Halloween - NB507
Bat Nails | Halloween - NB507

Witch on Broom Nails | Halloween - NB506
Witch on Broom Nails | Halloween - NB506

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

Horror Movie Nails | Halloween - NB479
Horror Movie Nails | Halloween - NB479

Nightmare Before Christmas Nails | Halloween - NB453
Nightmare Before Christmas Nails | Halloween - NB453

Mummy Nails | Halloween - NB423
Mummy Nails | Halloween - NB423

Nightmare Before Christmas Nails | Halloween - NB419
Nightmare Before Christmas Nails | Halloween - NB419

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB213
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB213

Tom and Jerry | Cartoon Nails - NB135
Tom and Jerry | Cartoon Nails - NB135

Bart Simpson | Cartoon Nails - NB92
Bart Simpson | Cartoon Nails - NB92

Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB86
Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB86

Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB79
Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB79

Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB78
Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB78

Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB75
Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB75

Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB70
Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB70

Glossy Gradient French Nails
Glossy Gradient French Nails

_gabrielamanole

Animal Print Nails with Crystals and Caviar
Animal Print Nails with Crystals and Caviar

_gabrielamanole

Chesterfield Nail Designs
Chesterfield Nail Designs

_gabrielamanole

Spring Lavender Nails
Spring Lavender Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

Gradient-effect Shimmer Nails
Gradient-effect Shimmer Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

Glossy Neon Outline Design
Glossy Neon Outline Design

Merkyri.nails

Trippy Street Art Nails
Trippy Street Art Nails

Merkyri.nails

Lilac Gel Nails Floral Design
Lilac Gel Nails Floral Design

Getman.nails

Mismatched Nails with Puzzle Pattern
Mismatched Nails with Puzzle Pattern

Getman.nails

Disney Halloween Nail Art
Disney Halloween Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

Maleficent Nails
Maleficent Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Leopard Print for Spring
Leopard Print for Spring

Ego_alinkha

Bright Watercolor Toenails
Bright Watercolor Toenails

Ego_alinkha

Matte Dark Lavender Toe Nails
Matte Dark Lavender Toe Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

Amanda.sudolll

Party French Nails
Party French Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Violet Pastel Nails
Violet Pastel Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Checkered and Flower Pastel Nails
Checkered and Flower Pastel Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Swirl and Leaf Short Nails
Swirl and Leaf Short Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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