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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

Water Sticker Flowers
Water Sticker Flowers

Pauletta.nails

Watercolor Purple Nails
Watercolor Purple Nails

Matuszewsk.a

Haunted House and Witch
Haunted House and Witch

Fasia.nails

Disney Halloween Nail Art
Disney Halloween Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

Purple Galaxy
Purple Galaxy

_beautbybee

Maleficent Nails
Maleficent Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Watercolor Purple Nails
Watercolor Purple Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

Stylish Purple Nails
Stylish Purple Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Short Oval Nails Swirl Design for an Elegant Vibe | Marjani Customized Nail Designs- NB7514
Short Oval Nails Swirl Design for an Elegant Vibe | Marjani Customized Nail Designs- NB7514

Classic Lavender Base Nails with Delicate Orchid | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7355
Classic Lavender Base Nails with Delicate Orchid | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7355

Pink Stiletto Flame Nails
Pink Stiletto Flame Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Chesterfield Nail Designs
Chesterfield Nail Designs

_gabrielamanole

Pastel Neon Star Nails
Pastel Neon Star Nails

Blondivika_nsk

3D Water Droplets
3D Water Droplets

Blondivika_nsk

Matte Lavender Short Nails with Glossy Tips | Tricky-Customized Nails- NB8373
Matte Lavender Short Nails with Glossy Tips | Tricky-Customized Nails- NB8373

Lilac Nails

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

Air Brushing on Stilleto
Air Brushing on Stilleto

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Bright Watercolor Toenails
Bright Watercolor Toenails

Ego_alinkha

Swirl and Leaf Short Nails
Swirl and Leaf Short Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Matte Pastel Nails for Easter
Matte Pastel Nails for Easter

Olga_soloveva._

Icy Heart Nails
Icy Heart Nails

Minea.nails

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

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

Mauve Nails

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

Dashenkanails

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

Mismatched Nails with Puzzle Pattern
Mismatched Nails with Puzzle Pattern

Getman.nails

Shattered Glass Purple Nails Design
Shattered Glass Purple Nails Design

Mari_mari_nailart

Beautiful Sugar Design Manicure
Beautiful Sugar Design Manicure

Sylwia_nailss

Triple French Mismatched Nails
Triple French Mismatched Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Bright Watercolor Toenails
Bright Watercolor Toenails

Ego_alinkha

Mauve Gel Nails
Mauve Gel Nails

Gallinaz_nail

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

Geometric Flower Design
Geometric Flower Design

Blondivika_nsk

Light Thulian Pink Pastel Nails
Light Thulian Pink Pastel Nails

Fasia.nails

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

Molnar.mariann

Gel Nails with Violet Flowers
Gel Nails with Violet Flowers

Paulina_migdalek

Holographic Flower Nails
Holographic Flower Nails

Blondivika_nsk

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

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

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

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

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

_gabrielamanole

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

Project_paznokcie

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

Long Purple Nails

Purple Chrome Reindeer Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1366
Purple Chrome Reindeer Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1366

Violet Russian Almond Nails
Violet Russian Almond Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Lavender and Gold Floral Nails | Snow White Customized Nails- NB7734
Lavender and Gold Floral Nails | Snow White Customized Nails- NB7734

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

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

Seashell and Starfish Gradient Nails
Seashell and Starfish Gradient Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Watercolor Purple Nails
Watercolor Purple Nails

Matuszewsk.a

3D Dragon Nails
3D Dragon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Short Purple Nails

Birthday Confetti Nails in Purple | Birthday Nails - NB5141
Birthday Confetti Nails in Purple | Birthday Nails - NB5141

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

Swirl and Leaf Short Nails
Swirl and Leaf Short Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Purple Galaxy Design for Short Nails | Galaxy Nails - NB5212
Purple Galaxy Design for Short Nails | Galaxy Nails - NB5212

Glossy Purple Nails With Accents
Glossy Purple Nails With Accents

Irina_rain

Elegant Chrome Finish in Lilac for a Trendy Style | Marjani Customized Nail Designs- NB7511
Elegant Chrome Finish in Lilac for a Trendy Style | Marjani Customized Nail Designs- NB7511

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

Bright and Bold Mismatched Nails
Bright and Bold Mismatched Nails

Irina_rain

Purple Toe Nails

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

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

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

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

Leopard Print for Spring
Leopard Print for Spring

Ego_alinkha

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

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 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

Fall Ombré Nails Shifting From Blush Pink to Warm Plum | Tricky-Customized Nails- NB8374
Fall Ombré Nails Shifting From Blush Pink to Warm Plum | Tricky-Customized Nails- NB8374

Matte Lavender Short Nails with Glossy Tips | Tricky-Customized Nails- NB8373
Matte Lavender Short Nails with Glossy Tips | Tricky-Customized Nails- NB8373

Elegant Mauve Nails with a Single Rose Outline | Tricky-Customized Nails- NB8372
Elegant Mauve Nails with a Single Rose Outline | Tricky-Customized Nails- NB8372

Lola Bunny and Bugs Bunny Nails | Cartoon Nails- NB8359
Lola Bunny and Bugs Bunny Nails | Cartoon Nails- NB8359

Marble Nails with Pastel Theme | Short Marble Nails- NB8324
Marble Nails with Pastel Theme | Short Marble Nails- NB8324

Watery Gradient Nails | Watery Nails- NB8237
Watery Gradient Nails | Watery Nails- NB8237

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

Matte Pastel Nails Snake Design | Snake Nails- NB8121
Matte Pastel Nails Snake Design | Snake Nails- NB8121

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

Galaxy Nails with Opossum Accents | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8117
Galaxy Nails with Opossum Accents | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8117

Metallic Ring Finger for French Nails | Ring Finger Nail Designs- NB8096
Metallic Ring Finger for French Nails | Ring Finger Nail Designs- NB8096

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

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

Blue Nails with Rose Gold and Pastel Lavender Design | Tiffany Blue Nails- NB7982
Blue Nails with Rose Gold and Pastel Lavender Design | Tiffany Blue Nails- NB7982

Aura Design for Pastel Nails | Spring Pastel Nails- NB7911
Aura Design for Pastel Nails | Spring Pastel Nails- NB7911

Abstract Ombre Nails with Dots | Spring Pastel Nails- NB7905
Abstract Ombre Nails with Dots | Spring Pastel Nails- NB7905

Chick Accent for Glitter Easter Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7781
Chick Accent for Glitter Easter Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7781

Glitter Easter Nails with Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7780
Glitter Easter Nails with Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7780

Lavender and Gold Floral Nails | Snow White Customized Nails- NB7734
Lavender and Gold Floral Nails | Snow White Customized Nails- NB7734

Shimmer Cuff Design for Matte Nails | Classy Luxury Nails- NB7716
Shimmer Cuff Design for Matte Nails | Classy Luxury Nails- NB7716

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

Cute Panda for Ombre Nails Design | Panda Nails- NB7590
Cute Panda for Ombre Nails Design | Panda Nails- NB7590

Panda Nails with Paw Print Accent | Panda Nails- NB7584
Panda Nails with Paw Print Accent | Panda Nails- NB7584

Panda Theme for Pastel French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7574
Panda Theme for Pastel French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7574

Short Ombre Nails with Panda | Panda Nails- NB7566
Short Ombre Nails with Panda | Panda Nails- NB7566

Short Oval Nails Swirl Design for an Elegant Vibe | Marjani Customized Nail Designs- NB7514
Short Oval Nails Swirl Design for an Elegant Vibe | Marjani Customized Nail Designs- NB7514

Minimalist Pastel Swirl Design for Square Nails | Marjani Customized Nail Designs- NB7513
Minimalist Pastel Swirl Design for Square Nails | Marjani Customized Nail Designs- NB7513

Elegant Chrome Finish in Lilac for a Trendy Style | Marjani Customized Nail Designs- NB7511
Elegant Chrome Finish in Lilac for a Trendy Style | Marjani Customized Nail Designs- NB7511

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

Classic Lavender Base Nails with Delicate Orchid | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7355
Classic Lavender Base Nails with Delicate Orchid | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7355

Short Holographic Glitter Nail Art with Hearts | Glitter Valentine
Short Holographic Glitter Nail Art with Hearts | Glitter Valentine's Nails - NB7319

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