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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

Watercolor Purple Nails
Watercolor Purple Nails

Matuszewsk.a

Gradient Floral Stamping
Gradient Floral Stamping

Blondivika_nsk

Maleficent Nails
Maleficent Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

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

Disney Halloween Nail Art
Disney Halloween Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

Purple Galaxy
Purple Galaxy

_beautbybee

French Swirl Nails
French Swirl Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Haunted House and Witch
Haunted House and Witch

Fasia.nails

Blackberry Nails

Pixel Effect Sugar Nails
Pixel Effect Sugar Nails

Molnar.mariann

Lavender Nails

Spring Lavender Nails
Spring Lavender Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

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

Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails
Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails

Blondivika_nsk

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

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

Cute Lamb on Pastel Nails
Cute Lamb on Pastel Nails

Klamaja

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

Pastel Neon Star Nails
Pastel Neon Star Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Lilac Nails

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

Filigree Pastel Nail Art
Filigree Pastel Nail Art

Blondivika_nsk

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

Dashenkanails

Elegant Lilac Ombre Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB3880
Elegant Lilac Ombre Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB3880

Trippy Street Art Nails
Trippy Street Art Nails

Merkyri.nails

Lilac and White French Nails | Spring Nails - NB3878
Lilac and White French Nails | Spring Nails - NB3878

Easy Autumn Nails
Easy Autumn Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

Mauve Nails

Winter Textured Nails
Winter Textured Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Vintage Garden Nails
Vintage Garden Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Glitter Ombre Nails
Glitter Ombre Nails

Dashenkanails

Colorful Spring with Flowers
Colorful Spring with Flowers

Paulina_migdalek

Mismatched Nails with Puzzle Pattern
Mismatched Nails with Puzzle Pattern

Getman.nails

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

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

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

Violet Nails

Gel Nails with Violet Flowers
Gel Nails with Violet Flowers

Paulina_migdalek

Chrome Stripe Design
Chrome Stripe Design

Blondivika_nsk

Violet Pastel Nails
Violet Pastel Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Holographic Flower Nails
Holographic Flower Nails

Blondivika_nsk

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

Molnar.mariann

Color Splash Chrome Nails
Color Splash Chrome Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Light Thulian Pink Pastel Nails
Light Thulian Pink Pastel Nails

Fasia.nails

Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails
Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn 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

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

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

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

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

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

Long Purple Nails

Spring Daisy Flower Nails
Spring Daisy Flower Nails

Sylwia_nailss

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

Violet Pastel Nails
Violet Pastel Nails

Amanda.sudolll

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

Spongebob Sky Flower Nails| Cartoon - NB760
Spongebob Sky Flower Nails| Cartoon - NB760

Lilac Nails with Flower Accent | Spring Nails - NB3879
Lilac Nails with Flower Accent | Spring Nails - NB3879

Purple Ombre Nails with Snake Print | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6521
Purple Ombre Nails with Snake Print | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6521

Short Purple Nails

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

Swirl and Leaf Short Nails
Swirl and Leaf Short Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

Purple and Orange Nails Scary Trees Design | Halloween Scary Tree Nails - NB5908
Purple and Orange Nails Scary Trees Design | Halloween Scary Tree Nails - NB5908

Geometric Purple Baluch Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB921
Geometric Purple Baluch Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB921

White Nails Purple Design with Outlines and Flowers | Outline Nails - NB5406
White Nails Purple Design with Outlines and Flowers | Outline Nails - NB5406

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

Purple Swirl Nails with Silver Hearts | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7468
Purple Swirl Nails with Silver Hearts | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7468

Purple Toe Nails

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

Bright Watercolor Toenails
Bright Watercolor Toenails

Ego_alinkha

Pink and Purple Watercolor Nails
Pink and Purple Watercolor Nails

Nail_sunny

Leopard Print for Spring
Leopard Print for Spring

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Neon Effect Spiral Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4513
Neon Effect Spiral Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4513

Glossy Cute Polka Dot Nails Design | Dot Nails - NB4497
Glossy Cute Polka Dot Nails Design | Dot Nails - NB4497

Polka Dot Nails for Birthday | Dot Nails - NB4496
Polka Dot Nails for Birthday | Dot Nails - NB4496

Matte Nails with Polka Dots Accents | Dot Nails - NB4491
Matte Nails with Polka Dots Accents | Dot Nails - NB4491

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

Glitter Design Unicorn Galaxy Nails | Celestial Nails - NB4312
Glitter Design Unicorn Galaxy Nails | Celestial Nails - NB4312

Galaxy Ombre French Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4296
Galaxy Ombre French Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4296

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

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

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

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

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

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

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