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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

Water Sticker Flowers
Water Sticker Flowers

Pauletta.nails

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

Gradient Floral Stamping
Gradient Floral Stamping

Blondivika_nsk

Purple Galaxy
Purple Galaxy

_beautbybee

Winter Purple Nails
Winter Purple Nails

Pauletta.nails

Haunted House and Witch
Haunted House and Witch

Fasia.nails

Maleficent Nails
Maleficent Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Blackberry Nails

Pixel Effect Sugar Nails
Pixel Effect Sugar Nails

Molnar.mariann

Lavender Nails

Stamping and Watercolor
Stamping and Watercolor

Blondivika_nsk

Lavender Design Almond Nails
Lavender Design Almond Nails

Paulina_migdalek

Violet Russian Almond Nails
Violet Russian Almond Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Pink Stiletto Flame Nails
Pink Stiletto Flame Nails

Melificentnailartistry

3D Water Droplets
3D Water Droplets

Blondivika_nsk

Floral Silver Line Art
Floral Silver Line Art

Blondivika_nsk

Ombre Heart Nails
Ombre Heart Nails

Cdanails

Marble Effect Purple Pastel Nails | Marble Nails - NB4736
Marble Effect Purple Pastel Nails | Marble Nails - NB4736

Lilac Nails

Matte Pastel Nails for Easter
Matte Pastel Nails for Easter

Olga_soloveva._

Lilac Gel Nails Floral Design
Lilac Gel Nails Floral Design

Getman.nails

Marble Effect Purple Pastel Nails | Marble Nails - NB4736
Marble Effect Purple Pastel Nails | Marble Nails - NB4736

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

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

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

Gradient Floral Stamping
Gradient Floral Stamping

Blondivika_nsk

Filigree Pastel Nail Art
Filigree Pastel Nail Art

Blondivika_nsk

Mauve Nails

Triple French Mismatched Nails
Triple French Mismatched Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

Shattered Glass Purple Nails Design
Shattered Glass Purple Nails Design

Mari_mari_nailart

Ombre Flower Nails
Ombre Flower Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

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

Dashenkanails

Sparkly Nude Nails
Sparkly Nude Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Beautiful Sugar Design Manicure
Beautiful Sugar Design Manicure

Sylwia_nailss

Winter Textured Nails
Winter Textured Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Violet Nails

Light Thulian Pink Pastel Nails
Light Thulian Pink Pastel Nails

Fasia.nails

Color Splash Chrome Nails
Color Splash Chrome Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Chrome Stripe Design
Chrome Stripe Design

Blondivika_nsk

Geometric Flower Design
Geometric Flower Design

Blondivika_nsk

Violet Pastel Nails
Violet Pastel Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Gel Nails with Violet Flowers
Gel Nails with Violet Flowers

Paulina_migdalek

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

Molnar.mariann

Violet Flowers for Spring
Violet Flowers for Spring

Paulina_migdalek

Fine Wine Nails

Triple French Mismatched Nails
Triple French Mismatched Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Fuchsia Nails

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

Glossy Neon Outline Design
Glossy Neon Outline Design

Merkyri.nails

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

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

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

Project_paznokcie

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

Fuchsia Flowers for Tropical Rainforest Nails | Hawaii Nails - NB4052
Fuchsia Flowers for Tropical Rainforest Nails | Hawaii Nails - NB4052

Long Purple Nails

Ombre Nails Design with Cherry Blossoms at the Night | Tree Nails - NB3313
Ombre Nails Design with Cherry Blossoms at the Night | Tree Nails - NB3313

Pastel Butter Yellow and Lavender Nails | Spring Nails - NB3943
Pastel Butter Yellow and Lavender Nails | Spring Nails - NB3943

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

Red Nails with Cinnamon Slate Accent | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6097
Red Nails with Cinnamon Slate Accent | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6097

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

Chrome Giraffe Print Nails | Animal Print Nails- NB8029
Chrome Giraffe Print Nails | Animal Print Nails- NB8029

Silver Hat Gnome Design on Purple Nails | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6819
Silver Hat Gnome Design on Purple Nails | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6819

Gradient Aurora Nails with Reindeer Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3143
Gradient Aurora Nails with Reindeer Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3143

Short Purple Nails

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

Bright and Bold Mismatched Nails
Bright and Bold Mismatched Nails

Irina_rain

Silver Nails Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4739
Silver Nails Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4739

Short Oval Nails with Purple Outline | Outline Nails - NB5416
Short Oval Nails with Purple Outline | Outline Nails - NB5416

Confetti Design Birthday Purple Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5119
Confetti Design Birthday Purple Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5119

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

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

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

Purple Toe Nails

Leopard Print for Spring
Leopard Print for Spring

Ego_alinkha

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

Pastel Nails with Drips Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2926
Pastel Nails with Drips Design | Graffiti Nails - NB2926

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

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 - NB886
Monster Nails | Halloween - NB886

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

Bright Watercolor Toenails
Bright Watercolor Toenails

Ego_alinkha

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

Triple French Mismatched Nails
Triple French Mismatched Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Lilac Butterfly Nails with Silver Glitters
Lilac Butterfly Nails with Silver Glitters

Nailed.it.by.amber

Icy Heart Nails
Icy Heart Nails

Minea.nails

Freestyle Set
Freestyle Set

Minea.nails

Swirls and Hearts
Swirls and Hearts

Matuszewsk.a

Pink Moroccan Pattern
Pink Moroccan Pattern

Cdanails

Winter Neon Nail Tip Design
Winter Neon Nail Tip Design

Cdanails

Two Tones French Nails
Two Tones French Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Gold Confetti for Sequin Nails
Gold Confetti for Sequin Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Nails with Sparkly Galaxy Pieces
Nails with Sparkly Galaxy Pieces

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Hand-Painted Birds on Short Nails
Hand-Painted Birds on Short Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Cow Nails for Christmas
Cow Nails for Christmas

Paulina_migdalek

Lavender Design Almond Nails
Lavender Design Almond Nails

Paulina_migdalek

Gel Nails with Violet Flowers
Gel Nails with Violet Flowers

Paulina_migdalek

Violet Flowers for Spring
Violet Flowers for Spring

Paulina_migdalek

Spring Ombre Nails with Green Flowers
Spring Ombre Nails with Green Flowers

Paulina_migdalek

Colorful Spring with Flowers
Colorful Spring with Flowers

Paulina_migdalek

Air Brushing on Stilleto
Air Brushing on Stilleto

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Airbrushing Gradient with Half Butterfly
Airbrushing Gradient with Half Butterfly

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Matte Gradient Fashionable Nail Art
Matte Gradient Fashionable Nail Art

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Pink Stiletto Flame Nails
Pink Stiletto Flame Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Spring Neon Pastel Nails
Spring Neon Pastel Nails

Melificentnailartistry

3D Dragon Nails
3D Dragon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Watercolor Christmas Nails
Watercolor Christmas Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Short Lily Nails
Short Lily Nails

Molnar.mariann

Pixel Effect Sugar Nails
Pixel Effect Sugar Nails

Molnar.mariann

Russian Almond Galaxy Nails
Russian Almond Galaxy Nails

Molnar.mariann

Extreme Cube Edge Flower Nails
Extreme Cube Edge Flower Nails

Molnar.mariann

Sparkle Dust Magic
Sparkle Dust Magic

Dashenkanails

Ombre 3D French
Ombre 3D French

Dashenkanails

Glitter Ombre Nails
Glitter Ombre Nails

Dashenkanails

Minimalist Rhinestone Art in Pastel French
Minimalist Rhinestone Art in Pastel French

Dashenkanails

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

Dashenkanails

Rhinestone Moon Nail Set
Rhinestone Moon Nail Set

Dashenkanails

Matte Pastel Nails for Easter
Matte Pastel Nails for Easter

Olga_soloveva._

Nails to Bling
Nails to Bling

Olga_soloveva._

Velvet Base Coat French
Velvet Base Coat French

Olga_soloveva._

Gold and Glossy Nail Art
Gold and Glossy Nail Art

Olga_soloveva._

Cute Lamb on Pastel Nails
Cute Lamb on Pastel Nails

Klamaja

Winter Deer Nails
Winter Deer Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Beautiful Sugar Design Manicure
Beautiful Sugar Design Manicure

Sylwia_nailss

Snowflakes and a Bow
Snowflakes and a Bow

Sylwia_nailss

Swirl Dot Nails
Swirl Dot Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Vintage Garden Nails
Vintage Garden Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Rhinestone Design Ombre Flower Nails
Rhinestone Design Ombre Flower Nails

Sylwia_nailss

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