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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

Gradient Floral Stamping
Gradient Floral Stamping

Blondivika_nsk

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

Purple Galaxy
Purple Galaxy

_beautbybee

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

Watercolor Purple Nails
Watercolor Purple Nails

Matuszewsk.a

Winter Purple Nails
Winter Purple Nails

Pauletta.nails

Maleficent Nails
Maleficent Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Blackberry Nails

Pixel Effect Sugar Nails
Pixel Effect Sugar Nails

Molnar.mariann

Lavender Nails

Chesterfield Nail Designs
Chesterfield Nail Designs

_gabrielamanole

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

Textured French
Textured French

Alexandracojan.trainer

Lavender Pastel Marble Nails | Marble Nails - NB4731
Lavender Pastel Marble Nails | Marble Nails - NB4731

Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails
Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails

Blondivika_nsk

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

Pastel Neon Star Nails
Pastel Neon Star Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Cute Lamb on Pastel Nails
Cute Lamb on Pastel Nails

Klamaja

Lilac Nails

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

Dashenkanails

Ombre French Nails with 3D Flowers | Spring Nails - NB3882
Ombre French Nails with 3D Flowers | Spring Nails - NB3882

Smokey Purple Effect
Smokey Purple Effect

Pauletta.nails

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

_gabrielamanole

Almond Nails Double French Design | Spring Nails - NB3884
Almond Nails Double French Design | Spring Nails - NB3884

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

Gradient Floral Stamping
Gradient Floral Stamping

Blondivika_nsk

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

Nailed.it.by.amber

Mauve Nails

Winter Textured Nails
Winter Textured Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Colorful Spring with Flowers
Colorful Spring with Flowers

Paulina_migdalek

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

Sparkle Pastel Nails
Sparkle Pastel Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Bright Watercolor Toenails
Bright Watercolor Toenails

Ego_alinkha

Purple Polka Dot Nails Design | Dot Nails - NB4473
Purple Polka Dot Nails Design | Dot Nails - NB4473

Valentine Soft Purple Nails
Valentine Soft Purple Nails

Minea.nails

Glitter Ombre Nails
Glitter Ombre Nails

Dashenkanails

Violet Nails

Violet Flowers for Spring
Violet Flowers for Spring

Paulina_migdalek

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

Light Thulian Pink Pastel Nails
Light Thulian Pink Pastel Nails

Fasia.nails

Chrome Stripe Design
Chrome Stripe Design

Blondivika_nsk

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

Gradient Palm Nails
Gradient Palm Nails

Pauletta.nails

Violet Pastel Nails
Violet Pastel Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Leaves Gradient Nails
Leaves Gradient 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

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

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

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

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

_gabrielamanole

Glossy Neon Outline Design
Glossy Neon Outline Design

Merkyri.nails

Long Purple Nails

Light Thulian Pink Pastel Nails
Light Thulian Pink Pastel Nails

Fasia.nails

Mysterious Night of a Witch Nails Design | Halloween Witch Nails - NB5930
Mysterious Night of a Witch Nails Design | Halloween Witch Nails - NB5930

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

Dashenkanails

Velvet Nails with Purple Underside
Velvet Nails with Purple Underside

Molnar.mariann

Pumpkin French Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1055
Pumpkin French Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1055

Easy to Do Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5145
Easy to Do Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5145

Creepy Clown Halloween Nails | Halloween Clown Nails - NB5796
Creepy Clown Halloween Nails | Halloween Clown Nails - NB5796

Short Purple Nails

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

Short Green Ombre Nails | Green Ombre Nail Art - NB6507
Short Green Ombre Nails | Green Ombre Nail Art - NB6507

Matte Purple Taupe Buro Nails | Professional Nails - NB3002
Matte Purple Taupe Buro Nails | Professional Nails - NB3002

Short Nails with Pink and Purple Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4561
Short Nails with Pink and Purple Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4561

Marble Design for Purple and Silver Nails | Marble Nails - NB4742
Marble Design for Purple and Silver Nails | Marble Nails - NB4742

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

Sparkle Pastel Nails
Sparkle Pastel Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Short Purple Nails with Confetti
Short Purple Nails with Confetti

Belyyhome

Purple Toe Nails

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

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 - NB883
Monster Nails | Halloween - NB883

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

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

Matte Dark Lavender Toe Nails
Matte Dark Lavender Toe Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

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

Purple Nails for Autumn
Purple Nails for Autumn

Paulina_migdalek

Purple Almond Nails
Purple Almond Nails

Paulina_migdalek

Purple Glossy and Glitter Nails
Purple Glossy and Glitter Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Purple Love Nails
Purple Love Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Purple Dots
Purple Dots

_beautbybee

Purple Galaxy
Purple Galaxy

_beautbybee

Velvet Nails with Purple Underside
Velvet Nails with Purple Underside

Molnar.mariann

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

Molnar.mariann

Stamping on Milky White and Purple Nails
Stamping on Milky White and Purple Nails

Dashenkanails

Spring Purple Teddy Bear
Spring Purple Teddy Bear

Klamaja

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

Project_paznokcie

Smokey Purple Effect
Smokey Purple Effect

Pauletta.nails

Winter Purple Nails
Winter Purple Nails

Pauletta.nails

Purple Christmas Nails
Purple Christmas Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Dark Purple Sparkle Nails
Dark Purple Sparkle Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Pink and Purple Watercolor Nails
Pink and Purple Watercolor Nails

Nail_sunny

Glossy Purple Nails With Accents
Glossy Purple Nails With Accents

Irina_rain

Snow Covered Tree Nails Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6611
Snow Covered Tree Nails Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6611

Winter Forest Nails Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6602
Winter Forest Nails Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6602

Cross Accent for Chrome Nails | Nails with a Cross - NB6568
Cross Accent for Chrome Nails | Nails with a Cross - NB6568

Short Green Ombre Nails | Green Ombre Nail Art - NB6507
Short Green Ombre Nails | Green Ombre Nail Art - NB6507

A Touch of Blue for Zebra Print Nails | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6409
A Touch of Blue for Zebra Print Nails | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6409

Mauve Finery Nails with Texture | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6404
Mauve Finery Nails with Texture | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6404

Mauve Finery Ombre Nails with Hearts | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6399
Mauve Finery Ombre Nails with Hearts | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6399

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

Elegant Mauve Finery Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6388
Elegant Mauve Finery Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6388

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

Middle Ombre Nails with Wheat | Thanksgiving Harvest Nails - NB6317
Middle Ombre Nails with Wheat | Thanksgiving Harvest Nails - NB6317

Swirl Nails and Wheat Accents | Thanksgiving Harvest Nails - NB6316
Swirl Nails and Wheat Accents | Thanksgiving Harvest Nails - NB6316

Stylish Gradient Nails with Golden Wheat | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6303
Stylish Gradient Nails with Golden Wheat | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6303

Short Nails with Golden Wheat Design | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6291
Short Nails with Golden Wheat Design | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6291

3D Wheat Design for Short Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6282
3D Wheat Design for Short Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6282

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

Cinnamon Slate Nails with Lace Accent | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6099
Cinnamon Slate Nails with Lace Accent | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6099

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

Cinnamon Slate Nails with Star Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6092
Cinnamon Slate Nails with Star Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6092

Cinnamon Slate and Pink Shimmer Nails | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6087
Cinnamon Slate and Pink Shimmer Nails | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6087

Balloons for Soft Pastel Nails | Birthday Balloon Nails - NB6052
Balloons for Soft Pastel Nails | Birthday Balloon Nails - NB6052

Red Ombre Nails Cross Design | Halloween Cross Nails - NB6028
Red Ombre Nails Cross Design | Halloween Cross Nails - NB6028

Ghost Design for Short Glitter Nails | Halloween Ghost Nails - NB5961
Ghost Design for Short Glitter Nails | Halloween Ghost Nails - NB5961

Mysterious Night of a Witch Nails Design | Halloween Witch Nails - NB5930
Mysterious Night of a Witch Nails Design | Halloween Witch Nails - NB5930

Ombre Nails Design with Flying Witch | Halloween Witch Nails - NB5916
Ombre Nails Design with Flying Witch | Halloween Witch Nails - NB5916

Scary Tree Design for Ombre Nails | Halloween Scary Tree Nails - NB5907
Scary Tree Design for Ombre Nails | Halloween Scary Tree Nails - NB5907

Human Brain Halloween Nails | Halloween Brain Nails - NB5881
Human Brain Halloween Nails | Halloween Brain Nails - NB5881

Scary Tree Nails Design with Glitter | Halloween Scary Tree Nails - NB5839
Scary Tree Nails Design with Glitter | Halloween Scary Tree Nails - NB5839

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