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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

Water Sticker Flowers
Water Sticker Flowers

Pauletta.nails

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

Disney Halloween Nail Art
Disney Halloween Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

Gradient Floral Stamping
Gradient Floral Stamping

Blondivika_nsk

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

3D Water Droplets
3D Water Droplets

Blondivika_nsk

Spring Lavender Nails
Spring Lavender Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

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

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

Gradient-effect Shimmer Nails
Gradient-effect Shimmer Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

Stylish Purple Nails
Stylish Purple Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Floral Silver Line Art
Floral Silver Line Art

Blondivika_nsk

Ombre Heart Nails
Ombre Heart Nails

Cdanails

Lilac Nails

Air Brushing on Stilleto
Air Brushing on Stilleto

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Lilac Gel Nails Floral Design
Lilac Gel Nails Floral Design

Getman.nails

Bright Watercolor Toenails
Bright Watercolor Toenails

Ego_alinkha

Pastel Elegant Nails
Pastel Elegant Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Gradient Floral Stamping
Gradient Floral Stamping

Blondivika_nsk

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

Chrome Stripes Nails
Chrome Stripes Nails

Blondivika_nsk

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

Mauve Nails

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

Reverse-French Leopard Print
Reverse-French Leopard Print

Nails_by_evelyn9

Winter Textured Nails
Winter Textured Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Bright Watercolor Toenails
Bright Watercolor Toenails

Ego_alinkha

Beautiful Sugar Design Manicure
Beautiful Sugar Design Manicure

Sylwia_nailss

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

Mauve Gel Nails
Mauve Gel Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Shattered Glass Purple Nails Design
Shattered Glass Purple Nails Design

Mari_mari_nailart

Violet Nails

Light Thulian Pink Pastel Nails
Light Thulian Pink Pastel Nails

Fasia.nails

Gel Nails with Violet Flowers
Gel Nails with Violet Flowers

Paulina_migdalek

Leaves Gradient Nails
Leaves Gradient Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Geometric Flower Design
Geometric Flower Design

Blondivika_nsk

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

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

Violet Pastel Nails
Violet Pastel Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Chrome Stripe Design
Chrome Stripe Design

Blondivika_nsk

Fine Wine Nails

Triple French Mismatched Nails
Triple French Mismatched Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Fuchsia Nails

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

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

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

Glossy Neon Outline Design
Glossy Neon Outline Design

Merkyri.nails

Pink and White Tropical Nails with Fuchsia Flower | Hawaii Nails - NB4053
Pink and White Tropical Nails with Fuchsia Flower | Hawaii Nails - NB4053

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

Long Purple Nails

Ballerina Purple Ombre Nails | Purple Ombre Nail Art - NB6508
Ballerina Purple Ombre Nails | Purple Ombre Nail Art - NB6508

Winter Blue and Purple Glitter Nails | Classy Winter Nails - NB6598
Winter Blue and Purple Glitter Nails | Classy Winter Nails - NB6598

Poison Apple Nails | Halloween - NB728
Poison Apple Nails | Halloween - NB728

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

Ombre Nails with Sunflowers | Flower | Thanksgiving - NB1219
Ombre Nails with Sunflowers | Flower | Thanksgiving - NB1219

Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB75
Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB75

Velvet Base Coat French
Velvet Base Coat French

Olga_soloveva._

Zombie Nails | Halloween - NB714
Zombie Nails | Halloween - NB714

Short Purple Nails

Easy to Do Birthday Square Nails | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6870
Easy to Do Birthday Square Nails | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6870

Easy Snowman Design for Purple Nails | Cute Winter Nails - NB6701
Easy Snowman Design for Purple Nails | Cute Winter Nails - NB6701

Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB86
Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB86

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

Elegant Purple Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5128
Elegant Purple Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5128

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

Mauve Finery Nails Minimal Design | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6395
Mauve Finery Nails Minimal Design | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6395

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

Purple Toe Nails

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

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

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

Pink and Purple Watercolor Nails
Pink and Purple Watercolor Nails

Nail_sunny

Matte Dark Lavender Toe Nails
Matte Dark Lavender Toe Nails

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

Bright Watercolor Toenails
Bright Watercolor Toenails

Ego_alinkha

Leopard Print for Spring
Leopard Print for Spring

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

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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.
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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.
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Choose a base color for your nails based on the season.
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Apply purple pastel shades to have a modern look and if you want something darker, try eggplant instead.
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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

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

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

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