Glitter is the perfect way to spice up any nail design and make it instantly festive. With these 20 manicure design ideas, there's a shimmery, shiny nail look for every occasion.
Disco Fever
Paint the base red, gold, and silver then add a bit of sparkle for a shimmery effect. The perfect nail for a night on the town.
Design by @nailsbymei
Night Sky
The color pairing of a rich deep blue with the gold foil accent makes for a beautiful (and easy!) look to recreate.
Design by @asabree
Sparks Fly
Halo glitter looks gorgeous and clean on a polished nail. The look is super easy to recreate and provides beautiful shimmer to everyday life.
Design by @paintboxnails
Think Pink
For those still on the fence about glimmering nails, this negative space design contrasts pink shimmer with bare nails.
Design by @paintboxnails
That’s The Holiday Spirit
Rich burgundy paired with bright silver create a luxe winter mood.
Design by @aliciatnails
Current Mood
The ideal nail to capture whatever mood you're in. Paint your complete nails with a gold glitter and then draw happy faces on one set of nails and frowns on the other.
Design by @nailsbymei
Winter Snow
This just looks like you dipped your finger tips in fresh snow. Use gold and silver foil on a clear base coat. You can build layers on the tips for a sprinkling effect.
Design by @naominailsnyc
Starry Night
Punctuate black polish with gold stars for a nighttime motif.
Design by @naominailsnyc
Diamond Deluxe
This twist on a diamond design makes your natural nail the star of the show. Tape off the center diamond and add glitter to the rest of your nail. Plus, you can alternate designs with each nail for a more advanced and intricate design.
Design by @aliciatnails
Silver Cuffs
Add a silver cuff to your nail beds for a french manicure flipped on it's head.
Design by @nailjob
Ziggy Stardust
Major Ziggy Stardust vibes. First, use tape to block off sections and paint portions of glitter for a sparkly edgy design. The only thing left to do is become a rock legend.
Design by @naominailsnyc
Fun-Fetti
Get happy by making your nails looks like ten tiny birthday cakes? Start with a bubblegum pink base coat (icing?) and then finish with a smattering of multicolored sprinkles-like glitter.
Design by @mihonails
Not-So-Basic French
Start with a regular French, wait for it to dry, and then paint over a third of each nail with sparkling gold polish.
Design by @jessicawashick
Crystal Magic
Pastels are usually relegated to springtime but darker days call for lightening up, so here we are. To create a similar Easter Egg ombre, paint the design onto a makeup sponge, and then press it onto each nail. Decorate the lower half of each nail with iridescent glitter and rhinestones.
Design by @kayleighjeana
Ruby Slippers
If you barely know your way around a nail polish bottle, consider something less ambitious, but no less eye-catching. Like say this straight-up sparkling crimson enamel.
Design by @jessicawashick
Marble Magic
You fancy, huh? Say it with your hands. You can ask a pro to recreate this expensive-looking design or D.I.Y. it with nail stickers and a gold chrome finish polish painted along the cuticle.
Design by @wahnails
Put a Ring on It
After applying a base coat, trace the outside of the nail with a very thin line of golden lacquer.
Design by @luxebytracylee
Tie a Ribbon
Go with a gift theme with this ribbon adorned design. After applying a base coat of opaque white polish (or any color you desire), draw a pair of shiny gold ribbons across each nail using a nail pen.
Design by @paintboxnails
Gilded Nude
Spark up a neutral polish by accenting the tips and cuticles with meticulously placed golden spangles.
Design by @aliciatnails
Gilt Complex
Stay gold with this arty idea. Paint an abstract design in black on top of a shiny gilded base and extend the luxe look right down to your middle finger.
Design by @jinsoonchoi
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