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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

Gradient Floral Stamping
Gradient Floral Stamping

Blondivika_nsk

3D Dragon Nails
3D Dragon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

Watercolor Purple Nails
Watercolor Purple Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Disney Halloween Nail Art
Disney Halloween Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

French Swirl Nails
French Swirl Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Blackberry Nails

Pixel Effect Sugar Nails
Pixel Effect Sugar Nails

Molnar.mariann

Lavender Nails

Pink Stiletto Flame Nails
Pink Stiletto Flame Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Freestyle Set
Freestyle Set

Minea.nails

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

Matte Dark Lavender Toe Nails
Matte Dark Lavender Toe Nails

Ego_alinkha

Pastel Lavender Nails Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4729
Pastel Lavender Nails Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4729

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

3D Water Droplets
3D Water Droplets

Blondivika_nsk

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

Lilac Nails

Trippy Street Art Nails
Trippy Street Art Nails

Merkyri.nails

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

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

Smokey Purple Effect
Smokey Purple Effect

Pauletta.nails

Lilac Nails Leaf Design | Spring Nails - NB3885
Lilac Nails Leaf Design | Spring Nails - NB3885

Embellished Ombre Lilac Nails | Spring Nails - NB3877
Embellished Ombre Lilac Nails | Spring Nails - NB3877

Gradient Floral Stamping
Gradient Floral Stamping

Blondivika_nsk

Bright Watercolor Toenails
Bright Watercolor Toenails

Ego_alinkha

Mauve Nails

Triple French Mismatched Nails
Triple French Mismatched Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Spring Purple Teddy Bear
Spring Purple Teddy Bear

Klamaja

Light Purple Chrome Nail Art
Light Purple Chrome Nail Art

Korelviktoria

Textured French
Textured French

Alexandracojan.trainer

Stylish Purple Nails
Stylish Purple Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Ombre Flower Nails
Ombre Flower Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

Glitter Ombre Nails
Glitter Ombre Nails

Dashenkanails

Vintage Garden Nails
Vintage Garden Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Violet Nails

Chrome Stripe Design
Chrome Stripe Design

Blondivika_nsk

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

Molnar.mariann

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

Geometric Flower Design
Geometric Flower Design

Blondivika_nsk

Holographic Flower Nails
Holographic Flower Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Violet Pastel Nails
Violet Pastel Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Light Thulian Pink Pastel Nails
Light Thulian Pink Pastel Nails

Fasia.nails

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

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

Project_paznokcie

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

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

Project_paznokcie

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

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

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

Velvet Nails with Purple Underside
Velvet Nails with Purple Underside

Molnar.mariann

Long Purple Nails

Winter Blue and Purple Glitter Nails | Classy Winter Nails - NB6598
Winter Blue and Purple Glitter Nails | Classy Winter Nails - NB6598

Fiery Fuchsia Nails with Filigree Design | Cabin Crew Nails - NB3970
Fiery Fuchsia Nails with Filigree Design | Cabin Crew Nails - NB3970

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

Watercolor Purple Nails
Watercolor Purple Nails

Matuszewsk.a

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

Leopard and Filigree Nail Art | Animal Print Nails - NB2539
Leopard and Filigree Nail Art | Animal Print Nails - NB2539

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

Short Purple Nails

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

Short Lavender Nails Design with Glitter Edges | Outline Nails - NB5432
Short Lavender Nails Design with Glitter Edges | Outline Nails - NB5432

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

Birthday Plum Purple Nails with Charms | Birthday Nails - NB5139
Birthday Plum Purple Nails with Charms | Birthday Nails - NB5139

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

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

Swirl and Leaf Short Nails
Swirl and Leaf Short Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

Purple Toe Nails

Matte Dark Lavender Toe Nails
Matte Dark Lavender Toe Nails

Ego_alinkha

Pink and Purple Watercolor Nails
Pink and Purple Watercolor Nails

Nail_sunny

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Glossy Halloween Nails with Monster Eyes Design | Halloween Monster Nails - NB5820
Glossy Halloween Nails with Monster Eyes Design | Halloween Monster Nails - NB5820

Stiletto Nails with Creepy Monsters | Halloween Monster Nails - NB5813
Stiletto Nails with Creepy Monsters | Halloween Monster Nails - NB5813

Halloween Pastel Neon Nails Monster Design | Halloween Monster Nails - NB5812
Halloween Pastel Neon Nails Monster Design | Halloween Monster Nails - NB5812

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

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

Plump Plum Ombre French Nails with a Twist of Fall | Fall Nails - NB5755
Plump Plum Ombre French Nails with a Twist of Fall | Fall Nails - NB5755

Plump Plum Short Nails with a Twist of Fall Design | Fall Nails - NB5748
Plump Plum Short Nails with a Twist of Fall Design | Fall Nails - NB5748

Reverse French Glitter Design for Plaid Nails | Fall Nails - NB5714
Reverse French Glitter Design for Plaid Nails | Fall Nails - NB5714

Fall Wedding Aubergine Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5678
Fall Wedding Aubergine Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5678

Fall Wedding Gothic Almond Aubergine Nails | Fall Nails - NB5666
Fall Wedding Gothic Almond Aubergine Nails | Fall Nails - NB5666

Fall Wedding Nails Chrystal Design | Fall Nails - NB5637
Fall Wedding Nails Chrystal Design | Fall Nails - NB5637

Gold Foil Flower Nail Art for a Classy Fall Look | Fall Nails - NB5528
Gold Foil Flower Nail Art for a Classy Fall Look | Fall Nails - NB5528

Cute Pastel Nails Design with Gold Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5433
Cute Pastel Nails Design with Gold Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5433

Short Lavender Nails Design with Glitter Edges | Outline Nails - NB5432
Short Lavender Nails Design with Glitter Edges | Outline Nails - NB5432

Mermaid Chrome Nail Art | Chrome Nails - NB5334
Mermaid Chrome Nail Art | Chrome Nails - NB5334

Pastel Sunflower and Bee Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5240
Pastel Sunflower and Bee Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5240

16th Birthday Coffin Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5186
16th Birthday Coffin Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5186

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

Ice Cream Drip Design for Pastel Nails | Drip Nails - NB5055
Ice Cream Drip Design for Pastel Nails | Drip Nails - NB5055

Pink Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB4996
Pink Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB4996

Matte Mermaid Scale with Glitter Accents | Glitter Nails - NB4971
Matte Mermaid Scale with Glitter Accents | Glitter Nails - NB4971

Holographic Mermaid Glitter Nails | Glitter Nails - NB4966
Holographic Mermaid Glitter Nails | Glitter Nails - NB4966

Rhinestone Design for Pastel Marble Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4919
Rhinestone Design for Pastel Marble Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4919

Neon Hearts on Ombre Nails | Heart Nails - NB4844
Neon Hearts on Ombre Nails | Heart Nails - NB4844

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