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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

Purple Galaxy
Purple Galaxy

_beautbybee

Winter Purple Nails
Winter Purple Nails

Pauletta.nails

Watercolor Purple Nails
Watercolor Purple Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

French Swirl Nails
French Swirl Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Watercolor Purple Nails
Watercolor Purple Nails

Matuszewsk.a

Purple Almond Nails
Purple Almond Nails

Paulina_migdalek

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

Water Sticker Flowers
Water Sticker Flowers

Pauletta.nails

Blackberry Nails

Pixel Effect Sugar Nails
Pixel Effect Sugar Nails

Molnar.mariann

Lavender Nails

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

Violet Russian Almond Nails
Violet Russian Almond Nails

Gallinaz_nail

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

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

Cute Lamb on Pastel Nails
Cute Lamb on Pastel Nails

Klamaja

3D Water Droplets
3D Water Droplets

Blondivika_nsk

Chesterfield Nail Designs
Chesterfield Nail Designs

_gabrielamanole

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

Lilac Nails

Filigree Pastel Nail Art
Filigree Pastel Nail Art

Blondivika_nsk

Checkered and Flower Pastel Nails
Checkered and Flower Pastel Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

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

Swirl and Leaf Short Nails
Swirl and Leaf Short Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Marble Design for Purple Pastel Nails | Marble Nails - NB4735
Marble Design for Purple Pastel Nails | Marble Nails - NB4735

Pastel Elegant Nails
Pastel Elegant Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Mauve Nails

Sparkle Pastel Nails
Sparkle Pastel Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Light Purple Chrome Nail Art
Light Purple Chrome Nail Art

Korelviktoria

Colorful Spring with Flowers
Colorful Spring with Flowers

Paulina_migdalek

Bright Watercolor Toenails
Bright Watercolor Toenails

Ego_alinkha

Ombre Flower Nails
Ombre Flower Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

Textured French
Textured French

Alexandracojan.trainer

Winter Textured Nails
Winter Textured Nails

Blondivika_nsk

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

Violet Nails

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

Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails
Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Violet Pastel Nails
Violet Pastel Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Chrome Stripe Design
Chrome Stripe Design

Blondivika_nsk

Violet Flowers for Spring
Violet Flowers for Spring

Paulina_migdalek

Gradient Palm Nails
Gradient Palm Nails

Pauletta.nails

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

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

Molnar.mariann

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

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

_gabrielamanole

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

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

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

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

Long Purple Nails

Glossy Purple Nails with Dots | Dot Nails - NB4490
Glossy Purple Nails with Dots | Dot Nails - NB4490

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

Violet Pastel Nails
Violet Pastel Nails

Amanda.sudolll

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

Dark Purple Sparkle Nails
Dark Purple Sparkle Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Pink and Purple Nails with Modern Minimal Design | Modern Nails - NB3967
Pink and Purple Nails with Modern Minimal Design | Modern Nails - NB3967

Cute Gnome for Embellished Purple Nails | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6822
Cute Gnome for Embellished Purple Nails | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6822

Valentine Jelly Nails with Candy Design | Valentine Nails - NB2218
Valentine Jelly Nails with Candy Design | Valentine Nails - NB2218

Short Purple Nails

Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB70
Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB70

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

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

Birthday Purple Nails with Silver Accents | Birthday Nails - NB5113
Birthday Purple Nails with Silver Accents | Birthday Nails - NB5113

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

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

Purple Snakeskin Print Nails
Purple Snakeskin Print Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

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

Purple Toe Nails

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

Mother in Law Pink and Purple Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-458
Mother in Law Pink and Purple Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-458

Pink and Purple Watercolor Nails
Pink and Purple Watercolor Nails

Nail_sunny

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

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

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

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

Birthday Party Nails Design | 18th Birthday Nails - NB6850
Birthday Party Nails Design | 18th Birthday Nails - NB6850

Elf Accent for Chrome Nails Design | Christmas Elf Nails - NB6813
Elf Accent for Chrome Nails Design | Christmas Elf Nails - NB6813

Glitter Design Mix and Match Nails for Winter | Cute Winter Nails - NB6699
Glitter Design Mix and Match Nails for Winter | Cute Winter Nails - NB6699

Winter Pastel Nails Simple Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6665
Winter Pastel Nails Simple Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6665

Easy Nails Design with Snowflake for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6663
Easy Nails Design with Snowflake for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6663

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

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

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