New Year's Eve is the night for the most sparkle you will wear all year. Glitter, chrome and metallics catch every light at midnight.
Here are 13 New Year's Eve nail ideas to ring in the new year.
1. All Gold Glitter
Full gold glitter nails are the ultimate New Year's look and shine in every photo at midnight.
You'll need:
- Gold glitter polish
- Peel-off base coat
- Thick top coat
2. Silver Chrome
Mirror silver chrome nails look like a disco ball and pair well with sequin dresses and silver jewelry.
You'll need:
- Gel base
- Silver chrome powder
- No-wipe top coat
3. Black and Gold
Glossy black nails with a thin gold stripe or gold tips feel glamorous and very New Year's Eve.
You'll need:
- Black polish
- Gold striping polish
- Glossy top coat
4. Confetti Nails
Scatter colorful round glitter over a clear or nude base so your nails look like falling confetti.
You'll need:
- Nude base
- Confetti glitter polish
- Top coat
5. Midnight Blue Shimmer
Deep navy polish with fine shimmer looks like a starry night sky as the clock strikes twelve.
You'll need:
- Navy shimmer polish
- Base coat
- Glossy top coat
6. Champagne Ombre
A soft champagne-to-gold ombre feels elegant and fits the toast at midnight.
You'll need:
- Champagne polish
- Gold glitter
- Makeup sponge
7. Gold Foil French
Classic French tips made with gold foil instead of white give a simple manicure a celebration upgrade.
You'll need:
- Sheer pink base
- Gold foil
- Nail glue and top coat
8. Star Accents
Tiny gold or silver star studs on a dark base make a fun, celestial look for the countdown.
You'll need:
- Dark polish
- Star nail studs
- Nail glue
9. Sequin Sparkle
Chunky holographic glitter that looks like sequins matches a sparkly party outfit perfectly.
You'll need:
- Holographic chunky glitter
- Base coat
- Thick top coat
10. Clock Accent Nail
Draw a tiny clock face at midnight on one nail for a playful countdown detail.
You'll need:
- White or gold polish
- Black nail pen
- Top coat
11. Rose Gold Chrome
Rose gold chrome is softer than gold but just as shiny, and it flatters warm skin tones.
You'll need:
- Gel base
- Rose gold chrome powder
- No-wipe top coat
12. Glitter Cuff Nails
Paint a line of glitter near the cuticle like a sparkly cuff for a modern, unexpected design.
You'll need:
- Nude base
- Glitter polish
- Thin brush
13. Black Velvet Cat Eye
Black magnetic polish with a silver flash looks luxe and mysterious for a late-night party.
You'll need:
- Black magnetic polish
- Nail magnet
- Top coat
Add a thick top coat to glitter nails so they stay smooth and last into the new year.
Match your nail metal to your jewelry for a polished New Year's Eve look.
