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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

Water Sticker Flowers
Water Sticker Flowers

Pauletta.nails

Haunted House and Witch
Haunted House and Witch

Fasia.nails

Gradient Floral Stamping
Gradient Floral Stamping

Blondivika_nsk

Winter Purple Nails
Winter Purple Nails

Pauletta.nails

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

Maleficent Nails
Maleficent Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Watercolor Purple Nails
Watercolor Purple Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Blackberry Nails

Pixel Effect Sugar Nails
Pixel Effect Sugar Nails

Molnar.mariann

Lavender Nails

Lavender Design Almond Nails
Lavender Design Almond Nails

Paulina_migdalek

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

Gradient-effect Shimmer Nails
Gradient-effect Shimmer Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

Freestyle Set
Freestyle Set

Minea.nails

Chesterfield Nail Designs
Chesterfield Nail Designs

_gabrielamanole

Ombre Heart Nails
Ombre Heart Nails

Cdanails

Floral Silver Line Art
Floral Silver Line Art

Blondivika_nsk

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

Lilac Nails

Matte Pastel Nails for Easter
Matte Pastel Nails for Easter

Olga_soloveva._

Checkered and Flower Pastel Nails
Checkered and Flower Pastel Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

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

_gabrielamanole

Pastel Elegant Nails
Pastel Elegant Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Swirl and Leaf Short Nails
Swirl and Leaf Short Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

Mauve Nails

Ombre Flower Nails
Ombre Flower Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

Beautiful Sugar Design Manicure
Beautiful Sugar Design Manicure

Sylwia_nailss

Glitter Ombre Nails
Glitter Ombre Nails

Dashenkanails

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

Shattered Glass Purple Nails Design
Shattered Glass Purple Nails Design

Mari_mari_nailart

Stylish Purple Nails
Stylish Purple Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Sparkle Pastel Nails
Sparkle Pastel Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Vintage Garden Nails
Vintage Garden Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Violet Nails

Gel Nails with Violet Flowers
Gel Nails with Violet Flowers

Paulina_migdalek

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

Holographic Flower Nails
Holographic Flower Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails
Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Geometric Flower Design
Geometric Flower Design

Blondivika_nsk

Light Thulian Pink Pastel Nails
Light Thulian Pink Pastel Nails

Fasia.nails

Chrome Stripe Design
Chrome Stripe Design

Blondivika_nsk

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

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

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

_gabrielamanole

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

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

Project_paznokcie

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

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

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

Project_paznokcie

Long Purple Nails

Trippy Street Art Nails
Trippy Street Art Nails

Merkyri.nails

Ombre Heart Nails
Ombre Heart Nails

Cdanails

Embellished Purple Nails with Marble Effect | Marble Nails - NB4664
Embellished Purple Nails with Marble Effect | Marble Nails - NB4664

Vintage Garden Nails
Vintage Garden Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Purple Nails with Butterfly Design | Spring Nails - NB4355
Purple Nails with Butterfly Design | Spring Nails - NB4355

Black and Purple Witch Nails | Halloween Witch Nails - NB5923
Black and Purple Witch Nails | Halloween Witch Nails - NB5923

Neon Color French Nails
Neon Color French Nails

Nail_sunny

Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB564
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB564

Short Purple Nails

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

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

Dreamy Forest Nails with Pine Tree French Design | Love the Forest Nails - NB2849
Dreamy Forest Nails with Pine Tree French Design | Love the Forest Nails - NB2849

Pink and Purple Swirl Design | Swirl Nails - NB4560
Pink and Purple Swirl Design | Swirl Nails - NB4560

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

Cute White Lamb Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3503
Cute White Lamb Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3503

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

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

Purple Toe Nails

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

Bright Watercolor Toenails
Bright Watercolor Toenails

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

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

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

Lilac Nails with a Floral Accent | Spring Nails - NB3886
Lilac Nails with a Floral Accent | Spring Nails - NB3886

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

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

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

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

Lilac Ombre Nails with French Accents | Spring Nails - NB3881
Lilac Ombre Nails with French Accents | Spring Nails - NB3881

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

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

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

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

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

Easter Goth Stiletto Nails with 3D Nail Charms | Easter Nails - NB3674
Easter Goth Stiletto Nails with 3D Nail Charms | Easter Nails - NB3674

Easter Pastel Nails 3D Design | Easter Nails - NB3561
Easter Pastel Nails 3D Design | Easter Nails - NB3561

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

Speckled Egg and Glitter Nails Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3541
Speckled Egg and Glitter Nails Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3541

Embellished Ombre Nails with Speckled Egg Pattern for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3537
Embellished Ombre Nails with Speckled Egg Pattern for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3537

Glitter Ombre Nails with Easter Peeps Design | Easter Nails - NB3512
Glitter Ombre Nails with Easter Peeps Design | Easter Nails - NB3512

Cute White Lamb Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3503
Cute White Lamb Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3503

Bright Pastel Nails for Easter with Cross | Easter Nails - NB3428
Bright Pastel Nails for Easter with Cross | Easter Nails - NB3428

Cute Easter Bunny on Ombre Nails | Easter Nails - NB3404
Cute Easter Bunny on Ombre Nails | Easter Nails - NB3404

Aurora Effect Nails with White Silhouette Bunny Design | Easter Nails - NB3394
Aurora Effect Nails with White Silhouette Bunny Design | Easter Nails - NB3394

Glitter Nails with Easter Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3382
Glitter Nails with Easter Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3382

Ombre French Easter Basket Nails | Easter Nails - NB3365
Ombre French Easter Basket Nails | Easter Nails - NB3365

Ombre Nails Design with Cherry Blossoms at the Night | Tree Nails - NB3313
Ombre Nails Design with Cherry Blossoms at the Night | Tree Nails - NB3313

Embellished Mauve Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3299
Embellished Mauve Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3299

Glossy Mauve Nails and Rose Gold Accent for Office | Professional Nails - NB3298
Glossy Mauve Nails and Rose Gold Accent for Office | Professional Nails - NB3298

Gradient Aurora Nails with Reindeer Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3143
Gradient Aurora Nails with Reindeer Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3143

Polar Animals Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3141
Polar Animals Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3141

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