New Year’s Eve is quickly approaching, which means that you have to figure out the perfect outfit. And with that cute outfit, you need an overall gorgeous look to ring in 2025 with all your friends, which includes checking out some cute New Year’s Eve nail ideas.
New Year’s nail designs can be anything that makes you think of the holiday; sparklers, sparkles, glitter, lights, drinking, etc. Nails that evoke those things can be metallic, holographic, blinged-out to the nines, you name it. You can also choose simple New Year’s nails that either match your outfit or are a solid shade that reminds you of the holiday (maybe blues, white, dark reds or silver).
If you’re feeling stuck in your search for nail designs to ring in 2025 with, or maybe you’re just overwhelmed with all of the options, we’ve got you covered. Here are the 47 best New Year’s Eve nails that will shine as bright as Times Square.
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Best New Year’s Eve Nail Ideas
1. Bronze Glitter Glam
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Starting off, going with a darker, glittery nail polish for New Year’s Eve can bring focus to your nails in a fun way. It’s so classy! And, as you’ll see a lot on this list, sparkly nails are big for this holiday.
2. Gold-Flecked NYE Nails
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Another way to add some shine to your NYE nails is with gold flecks. Using a nude base like this person did is a really nice way to highlight the unique gold spots as well.
3. Black and Gold
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I don’t know if there’s a reason behind this, but black and gold are very big New Year’s colors. So why not use those in your NYE manicure? These nails have ombre gold parts that are so cute.
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4. Large Purple Glitter Nails for NYE
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If you want to use glitter on a couple of nails as accents, this is a nice way to do it. Using larger glitter pieces stands out more and these look so festive.
5. Bold Lines and a Gold Accent Nail
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This nail look is very Pinterest-y and is a good design to try if you’re still getting the hang of nail art. Plus the gold glitter accent nail is gorgeous.
6. Deep Purple Glitter NYE Nails
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Sticking with the theme of being the sparkly life of the party with your NYE nails, these deep purple beauties are so chic.
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7. Black, Glittery Ombre
@lightslacquer New Years Eve nail inspo🖤 #nails #nailpolish #nailinspo #nailsoftiktok #nailart #nailtutorial #diynails #diymanicure #naturalnails #nailsathome #nailhack #frenchtips #frenchnailhack #ombrenails #ombrenailtutorial #glitternails
♬ Players – DJ Smallz 732 – Jersey Club Remix – Coi Leray
Using a sponge to give yourself ombre nails is another great way to start your nail art journey. And with a coat of silver glitter nail polish, it’s a perfect look for New Year’s.
8. Silver Glitter Dreamy Nails
@nailzkatkat New years nail inspo ✨
♬ Girlfriend – Isabella
You can see these glittery nails from space, they’re so sparkly and cute. The little silver stars also bring it all together and add just the right amount of bling.
9. Unique Magnetic New Year’s Nails
@michellekhxn The easiest NYE nails on a budget 🍾✨ & I’m obsessed with this book series 😮💨📚 #newyearsnails #winternails #nailsathome
♬ Players – DJ Smallz 732 – Jersey Club Remix – Coi Leray
Magnetic nail polish, especially the glittery kind, is the perfect way to make your sparkly New Year’s Eve nails stand out. Talk about visually stunning!
10. Gold Bling NYE Nails
@jlonailsss Who’s ready for New Year’s Eve tomorrow!? 🤩🍾🥂🎇 #2023 #newyearseve #nails #jlosnails #makemefamous #KAYKissCountdown #instagram #videonails #thorntoncolorado #denver #fypシ #parati #holiday #loyalclient❤️ #fyp #buchonanails #gold #acrylicnails #glitter #like #follow
♬ Bebe Dame – Fuerza Regida & Grupo Frontera
If you love bling on your nails, then you need to go all out with diamonds and jewels on your nails for New Year’s like this creator did.
11. Elegant New Year’s Acrylic Nails
@zm_nailz New set ✨✨ #nails #nailtech #acrylicnails #begginernailtech #student #desings #loveit #newyearseve #goldnails #crystals
♬ In Love With You – BLVKSHP
Watching someone put on an acrylic set of nails is so fascinating in a relaxing way. I will watch every acrylic nail video that pops up on my FYP. On top of that, the end result of these nails is gorgeous; a yellow-gold glitter and some gorgeous gems! Very elegant, very demure.
12. Hailey Bieber-Inspired NYE Nails
@yodeebs hailey bieber nails nye edition ✨ ty for the inspo @Drea 🎀 @OPI put it in neutral + chrome in tin man can (she used magic white chrome by @Daily Charme) #nails #nailinspo #christmasnails #holidaynails #xmasnails #nyenails
♬ original sound – yodeebs
This TikTok user created a Hailey Bieber-inspired NYE nail look a couple of years ago, and they’re the perfect mix of simple and stunning. The gems look like dainty polka dots, it’s so sweet.
13. Night Sky Nails
@susiexxi NYE nails 🥂 #newyearsnails #gelnailoverlay #gelxnails #nailtutorial #gelnailextension #gelnailsathome
♬ Polaroid Love – ENHYPEN
This isn’t the first and will not be the last New Year’s Eve nail look that we have on this list that has stars and rhinestones. But there’s a reason for that, and that’s because it’s classy and cute!
14. Silver Stars
@connie.wi Replying to @kimmfeliz gotta let them know you’re gonna be the star of 2023 😩🪩⭐️ #newyearsnails2023 #newyearsnails #chromestarnails #holidaynailsinspo #starnails #newyearseve2023 #diygelxnails #newyearstransition
♬ Boy’s a Liar – PinkPantheress
These nails have several different steps for all the things going on with them. But the end result is worth it. Silver chrome stars mingling with black stars and rhinestones galore? Yes, please!
15. 3D Gold
@_evee_1 New years nails #newyear #newyearsnails
♬ ROSONES – Jorsshh & Fuerza Regida
These nails are so stunning and they incorporate 3D textures with some good ‘ole sparkly gold nail polish. Plus the tiny pearls are a nice luxurious touch.
Simple New Year’s Nails
16. Classic Nude Nails
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You can’t go wrong with a simple nude manicure for New Year’s Eve. They’ll look put-together and so good in photos.
17. Light Gold Dusted Nails
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Going with a light gold or silvery gold glittery nail polish is a great way to make a simple look pop. It’s not a lot of effort and it still looks so good.
18. Solid White Nails for NYE
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Similarly to the the nude nails, a plain white maincure for NYE is a classy way to make your nails stand out in photos and Instagram stories.
19. Subtle Gold French Tips
@suziebonaldi @nailsbyellaboos always nails it 💅🏼💕✨ #festivenails #newyearnails #glittertips
♬ original sound – Victoria
Going with a barely-there glittery French tip is a simple look that also comes off as so classy.
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20. Rose Gold New Year’s Nails
@rayjanele #nye #nails #glitternails #nyenails2022 #fyp #trend #nailtrends @Dorado Nail Bar
♬ whyisthisaudiofamous – molly 💛
Rose gold nails are always a win if you want something simple yet interesting. And these seem to have glittery accent nails too. Cute!
21. Nude Nail ‘Slay’
@makaylaamerie NYE NAIL SLAY🥂💫🤍 #nailvlog #nyenails2023 #nyenails #nyenailsidea #newyearsevenails #comewithmetogetmynailsdone #vlog #vloggy #girltok #nailtok #nails #nailslay #greenscreen
♬ original sound – Makayla Marie
As this TikTok user captioned her video, these are a “NYE NAIL SLAY.” She went with a very minimal sparkly French tip that could just be a manicured nude set of nails but are more complex than that. But still simple enough if you don’t want super loud nails.
22. White Ombre Sparkly Nails
@sandraorzol love me some glitter for the new year ✨✨ #nye2024 #nye #newyearsevenails #nails #newnails #glitternails #nyenails #newyear
♬ Doja Cat Attention First Verse – Ben Chatonda 🍉
Who says “simple” nails have to be a solid color? These white ombre nails are classy and cute and the silver glitter on top makes it NYE-appropriate.
23. Sparkly Black Nails
@kirstenpatrushev OBSESSSSSED !!!! 🖤🪩 #nails #newnails #nye #newyearsevenails #blacknails #nailday
♬ young and beautiful – r7ptor
Black nails are a classic for a reason. Spice them up with black glitter for a cool NYE nail look.
24. Blush Pink Chrome Nails
@juicyjrock neutral nails will always have my heart💗💞💕
♬ good days – ˚ ༘♡ ⋆｡˚
These might not officially be a chrome color, but the metallic sheen coming off of these blush pink nails is so luxe.
25. Black French Tips
@aslii66_ New Year nails 💅🏼🖤 #blacknails#newyearnails#nails2023#nailinspo#blacklove#fypシ#fürdich#nägeldesign#nägel#schwarz#neujahr2023#tirnakbakimi#proteztirnakakimi#proteztirnak2023
♬ оригинальный звук – Rina
French tip nails are simple and classic. You can make them a little more interesting with some lines and sparkly accents too.
26. Champagne New Year’s Eve Nails
@lojomojo11 How cute would these nails be for New Years!! I fear I may have girl bossed too close to the sun with these champagne nails🤭 #gelnails #nailart #nailarttutorial #cateyenails #holidaynails #nailinspo #winternails #champagnenails
♬ magnetic rnb ver. – danny
These pearly pink nails with a magnetic metallic finish are simple and so gorgeous to look at. And the concept of having champagne-colored nails for a holiday that’s all about champagne is genius.
27. Sparkle Pearl Nails
@janessar.nails Going into the new year with a pretty set🤩#fyp#foryou#gelxnails#gelnails#nailvideos#pintrestnails#reflectivenails#nye#newyears#nyenails#classynails#daintynails
♬ original sound – itsbaeily
These aren’t as simple as others in this section. But they consist of only a couple of elements; a sparkly silver French tip and tiny pearl gems. Classy, chic and simple!
28. Glitter Acrylic New Year’s Nails
@shakiraaserrano Excite me ✨🤍 @vbeautypure #nails #glitternails #glitteracrylic #milkywhitenails #newyears #newyearsevenails
♬ som original – ✦
These are fun, glittery nails that are simple yet eye-catching for some New Year’s Eve parties.
29. Pale Pink Coffin Nails for NYE
@sorayaskincares Replying to @peachpodt there’s something about a nude nail that just does it for me 💗 #nails #acrylicnails #manicure #nailsart #nailsartvideos #nailinspo
♬ Dance You Outta My Head – Cat Janice
Again, simple nails are still gorgeous and something like this—a pale pink coffin nail—goes with so many outfits. Plus it looks great when you’re saying “Cheers!” to the new year!
30. Bubblegum Pink Acrylic Stiletto NYE Nails
@beauty_nails_gabriela 🩷🩷🩷🩷💅🏼 #parati #foryou #nails #uñas💅 #uñasacrilicas #fypシ #nailsacrylic
♬ mojabi ghost juan diego viteri edit – VITÉRI
These nails are a bubblegum pink, and stand out from other pink nails in this list. A fun way to make a simple nail stand out more is adding a gem like this TikTok user did with a heart jewel.
Sparkly New Year’s Nail Designs
31. Subtle Glitter on Gold Nails
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Starting off slow with the sparkly New Year’s Eve nails are these gold nails with silver glitter on top. Still simple and easy to do if you’re a beginner at nail art but also still fun and on-theme.
32. Sparkly Pink Glitter NYE Nails
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You don’t have to go with a stereotypical NYE color like navy blue or black and gold. You can pick your favorite color like this magenta or pink and make it sparkly for the new year.
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33. Frosted Purple Glitter Nails for New Year’s Eve
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Using big glitter for a frosted look, like on these nails, is such a fun look for any parties you’re hitting up this Dec. 31st.
34. Multi-Colored Stars
@nailsbypriyaa i attempted New Year’s Eve nails ✨🎉🥳 #nails #nailsathome #diynails #newyearsnails
♬ Escapism. – Super Sped Up – RAYE
These gold-chrome French-tipped nails with colorful stars are the moment. Using the gems for the center of the stars is such a fun detail and will bring as much sparkly energy as you need on New Year’s Eve.
35. Sparkly Snowflake NYE Nails
@nailart_marisolrivero uñas navideñas ❄️ #uñasnavideñas #uñasparaañonuevo #uñasacrilicas #uñasefectoreflectivo #uñasvirales
♬ оригинальный звук – Rina
Who says Dec. 31st is too late to still have snowflake nails? Snowflakes are great for the winter (of course) and don’t have to just be holiday nails. Plus the bling and sparkly polish make this one perfect for counting down to midnight.
36. Fun French Tip Nails
@polishmemandee can’t believe it’s almost 2023 🥹✨ . . #viral #newyears #nails #microinfluencer
♬ Boy’s a Liar – PinkPantheress
French tip nails, or ones with a similar style, don’t always have to be straight across the tip of your nails. This user did slanted triangles to create a pointed nude tip for a unique and gorgeous nail look.
37. Silver Rhinestone Heaven Nails
@angellsoliven_ New years ? New set 😍😍 #fyp #nail #nyenails #viral
♬ original sound – Ferizagui
These long acrylic nails with a cutout shape are just so pretty. The rhinestones that make up the French tip and the bow are truly perfect for NYE.
38. 3D Green Chrome New Year’s Eve Nails
@katherineizquierdo NYE NAILS ✨ back to square and had some fun with the design for the new year ✨ my nail tech is truly an artist 🥹 #nailvlog #nyenails2023 #nyenails #holidaynails #nailinspo #selfcare #aestheticnails #fypシ
♬ Excuse me BRUHH – Castro🇭🇹
These are some of the most unique New Year’s Eve nails on this list. They have such a fun, 3D design on the tips and the chrome green just makes them stand out even more. And the rhinestones and tiny pearls? The cherry on top.
39. Glitter Confetti New Year’s Nails
@nailedbynika idk what’s gonna be brighter: my nails or the fireworks!!! #newyearsnails #newyearseve #newyear #glitternails #nailart #nyenails
♬ Coi Leray Players DJ Saige Mashup – Saige K.
This TikTok user took the time to individually stick small glitter discs on the tips of their nails and the end result is stunning. These New Year’s Eve nails look like ombre glittery confetti.
40. Blood Red Diamond NYE Nails
@swarinail SwariNail✨ Start your New Year with dazzling elegance! These crystal press-on nails bring the perfect balance of luxury and convenience. Whether you’re heading to a New Year’s Eve party or keeping it cozy at home, these nails are a statement piece for every occasion. And the best part? You can get this look in just 5 minutes! 💬 Which outfit would you pair with these nails? Drop your ideas in the comments below! #NewYearNails #CrystalNails #QuickGlam #HolidayStyle #SwariNail #CapCut #GRWM #CrystalNails #nailart #SwarovskiCrystals #party #nailinspo #PressOnNails #beauty
♬ 原聲 – SwariNail
These luxurious press-on nails are not only stunning because of their deep red color, but also because of the intricate diamond jewels they have on them. There’s even a tiny string of pearls on one. Truly elegant New Year’s Eve nails.
41. Gold Swirl Glitter Nails
@sweetnailsbysab Party all night with these gorgeous glitzy nails @doubledipnails #doubledippartner #diygelnails #gelxnails #nyenails2022 #newyearsnails #simplenailart #reflectivegelpolish #glitterynails
♬ たぶん – YOASOBI
This TikTok creator has a nice tutorial on these nails and it really isn’t too hard to do. Plus the end result is such a gorgeous sparkly nail for New Year’s.
42. Sparkly New Year’s Coffin Nails
@notpolish_nail New years nails! 🖤🖤 #notpolish #nails #nailart
♬ Gatita – Bellakath
These nails are so creative! Two of the nails make up a heart-shaped clock that’s counting down to midnight. Talk about staying on theme. Plus the rhinestones and silver polish bring these sparkly New Year’s nails together quite nicely.
43. Holographic Cat Eye Nails
@natashajaderusilko The flashiest witchy New Years nails you’ve ever seen tbh 😍✨🖤 By the amazing @Whitney Rae at @Mystic Nail Collective 🖤 #nailsoftiktok #nailinspo #newyearsnails #nye #gelnails #witchynails #nailart
♬ La vie en rose (Cover Edith Piaf) – 田东昱
TikTok user @natashajaderusilko did not lie when she said to wait until the end of the video for the amazing, sparkly final result of her Russian manicure. These pointed nails are so sparkly under the flash that they will definitely be the talk of whatever New Year’s Eve party you go to on December 31.
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44. Bejeweled Silver Nails for New Year’s
@krystaldenise23 New years nail set i love them ✨🤍 #fypシ #nailsoftiktok #2024vibes #nailtransitiontiktok
♬ Baddies only – bloody
These nails are fun and have so many rhinestones you could be your own Times Square Ball.
45. Asymmetrical New Year’s Nails
@thenaillologist sparkly swirly nails 🖤✨ @HONA sparkles in ‘starlight’ @Glitterbels by Annabel builder gel in shade ‘frenchie’ @wanderGEL official liner brush – code NAILOLOGIST10 for 10% off The rest of the products are from amzn and I’ll link the products on my storefront 🫶 #nails #nailinspo #nailart #nyenails #newyearsnails #nailtutorial
♬ xoxo gossip girl – <3
These nails are reminiscent of nail art from the 2010s but in the best way possible. They have gold and black, asymmetrical shapes with a white line on each nail. Perfect “sparkly swirly nails” for NYE.
46. Multi-Colored Glitter French Tip Nails
@mishhoneyb Replying to @.777_077 Part 2 of my NYE nails 🥲 #nyenails #nails #acrylicnails #nye2023 #KAYKissCountdown
♬ original sound – Michelle Guerrero 🍒
The multi-colored glitter used for these nails is on the darker side, so they come off as purple French tips. When really they have a ton of colors that you can see reflected in the camera’s flash. Stunning!
47. Clock Acrylic New Year’s Eve Nails
@notpolish_nail Yay no more Christmas nails! New years nails coming up! 🖤 #notpolish #nails #nailsart
♬ Gatita – Bellakath
We have this TikTok user earlier on this list too, with a similar clock design that’s perfect for New Year’s Eve. This one has a black and gold theme with some serious bling which makes it the ultimate sparkly New Year’s Eve nails.
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