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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

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

Purple Galaxy
Purple Galaxy

_beautbybee

Disney Halloween Nail Art
Disney Halloween Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

Maleficent Nails
Maleficent Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

3D Dragon Nails
3D Dragon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Watercolor Purple Nails
Watercolor Purple Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Haunted House and Witch
Haunted House and Witch

Fasia.nails

Purple Almond Nails
Purple Almond Nails

Paulina_migdalek

Blackberry Nails

Pixel Effect Sugar Nails
Pixel Effect Sugar Nails

Molnar.mariann

Lavender Nails

Spring Lavender Nails
Spring Lavender Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

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

Chesterfield Nail Designs
Chesterfield Nail Designs

_gabrielamanole

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

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

Pastel Neon Star Nails
Pastel Neon Star Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails
Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Stylish Purple Nails
Stylish Purple Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Lilac Nails

Purple Glossy and Glitter Nails
Purple Glossy and Glitter Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Chrome Stripes Nails
Chrome Stripes Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Checkered and Flower Pastel Nails
Checkered and Flower Pastel Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

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

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

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

Icy Heart Nails
Icy Heart Nails

Minea.nails

Mauve Nails

Ombre Flower Nails
Ombre Flower Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

Mismatched Nails with Puzzle Pattern
Mismatched Nails with Puzzle Pattern

Getman.nails

Stylish Purple Nails
Stylish Purple Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Vintage Garden Nails
Vintage Garden Nails

Sylwia_nailss

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

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

Rhinestone Moon Nail Set
Rhinestone Moon Nail Set

Dashenkanails

Bright Watercolor Toenails
Bright Watercolor Toenails

Ego_alinkha

Violet Nails

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

Violet Pastel Nails
Violet Pastel Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Leaves Gradient Nails
Leaves Gradient Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Color Splash Chrome Nails
Color Splash Chrome Nails

Blondivika_nsk

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

Light Thulian Pink Pastel Nails
Light Thulian Pink Pastel Nails

Fasia.nails

Chrome Stripe Design
Chrome Stripe Design

Blondivika_nsk

Holographic Flower Nails
Holographic Flower 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

Glossy Neon Outline Design
Glossy Neon Outline Design

Merkyri.nails

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

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

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

Long Purple Nails

Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB556
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB556

Outlined Pastel Nails | Modern Nails - NB2966
Outlined Pastel Nails | Modern Nails - NB2966

Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails
Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Horror Movie Nails | Halloween - NB479
Horror Movie Nails | Halloween - NB479

Bat Nails | Halloween - NB631
Bat Nails | Halloween - NB631

Purple and Pink Dots on Nails | Dot Nails - NB4471
Purple and Pink Dots on Nails | Dot Nails - NB4471

Mummy Nails | Halloween - NB423
Mummy Nails | Halloween - NB423

Violet Pastel Nails
Violet Pastel Nails

Amanda.sudolll

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

Purple Snakeskin Print Nails
Purple Snakeskin Print Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

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

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

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

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 Mystical Purple Nails for Valentine's Day | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7482
Short Mystical Purple Nails for Valentine's Day | Purple Valentine Nails- NB7482

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

Purple Toe Nails

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

Matte Dark Lavender Toe Nails
Matte Dark Lavender Toe Nails

Ego_alinkha

Bright Watercolor Toenails
Bright Watercolor Toenails

Ego_alinkha

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

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

Pink and Purple Watercolor Nails
Pink and Purple Watercolor Nails

Nail_sunny

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

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

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

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

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