50 Trending New Year’s Nails That Pair Well With a Glass of Champagne
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No matter what your plans may be, sparkly New Year’s nails are a given: A killer mani is the perfect accessory for any outfit, after all. And even if your night entails the best that Netflix has to offer, you need a little something that reads festive, which is where nail designs for New Year’s comes in clutch.
While the options are endless, this year we’ll be sticking with twists on our favorite trends—French manis, minimal art, and ombré colors—that just feel a little bit more dressed up. And of course, nothing goes better with a bottle of Champagne (or a pair of sweats) than lots and lots of glitter. Scroll on for the New Year’s nails ideas we’ve been saving since January 2, and get ready to kiss 2024 goodbye.
Instagram/@artdecom1/50Champagne Velvet
Match your nails to your New Year’s toast with a chic champagne-velvet manicure. Re-create this look by nail artist Milica Maslan with The Gel Bottle’s Elixir Cat-Eye and Vanilla, and top with stars accordingly.
Instagram/@heygreatnails2/50Disco Ball
Disco curls would look great with this show-stopping disco mani. For easy application, try Chillhouse’s Chill at the Disco press-ons or these Etsy options for a nearly identical replica to what you see in the photo.
Instagram/@artdecom3/50Emerald City
Like it or not, Wicked-mania is here to stay (at least until the second film hits theaters). Pay homage to the film accordingly with an ethereal emerald mani using The Gel Bottle’s Belgravia Cat-Eye.
Instagram/mynailfielife4/50Metallic Gold
Metallic gold is a New Year’s classic for a reason; perfect for manifesting, you simply can’t go wrong. To get the look, nail creator Maritza Williams used Beauty Garde Longwear Nail Polish in Legend. Another option? Use it to top off and elevate your usual shade for the holidays.
Instagram/@bycheznails5/50Glitter Gradient
With a party on the top and business on the bottom, this glitter gradient mani is the best of both worlds. DIY with Orly’s Rose Colored Glasses as the base and Salon Perfect’s shimmering Flash Back and Flashing Lights for the tips.
Instagram/@heygreatnails6/50Midnight Magic
Glitter French, but make it a little grunge. Channel your inner rock star girlfriend with this stylish take on moody manicures. Get the look with a shimmering black polish like ILNP Lights Out Rich Black Shimmer Nail Polish. You can also get a nearly identical look with Paintlab’s Disco Ball Press-Ons.
Instagram/@avrnailswatches7/50Holographic Champagne
Combining the classic elegance of Champagne with the futuristic finish of reflective cat-eye, this holographic bronzed mani is begging to be toasted with. DIY with Lights Lacquer’s Super Freak Nail Polish.
Instagram/@bycheznails8/50Plaid & Gold
A little bit Gossip Girl but definitely festive, this chic take on plaid nails is calling your name for Christmas-into-New Year’s. Get the look with press-ons.
Instagram/mynailfielife9/50Mirror Mirror
Mirror nails, meet chrome. All you need to get the look are Olive & June’s Mirror Chrome Glue Press-Ons!
Instagram/@bycheznails10/50Confetti Tips
We’re obsessed with confetti tips for a few reasons. First of all, it’s (obviously) adorable. But second and possibly best is the fact that it’s surprisingly easy to DIY. Either use press-ons to re-create the look or simply paint the top half of your nails with a confetti polish like JinSoon’s Daisy.
Instagram/mynailfielife11/50Martini Chrome
Another ideal option for DIY? This mesmerizing martini mani, which can be re-created with press-ons. To get the look, nail creator Maritza Williams used Olive & June’s seamless Candy Wrapper press-ons.
Instagram/@bycheznails12/50Cherry Spice
Black cherry nails, but make them festive. DIY with Orly’s No Fig Deal for the base and KB Shimmer’s Just Roll With It for the shimmering edges.
Instagram/@sammismanis13/50Gilded French
Married to your classic French mani, but want to get in the celebratory spirit? Elevate the look with shimmer line art, and you (and your nails) are golden.
Instagram/@artistrybykristin14/50Goth Glam
This celestial style makes a perfect manifestation manicure for the New Year (and is giving us major Wednesday vibes).
Instagram/@sammismanis15/50Confetti French
Combine two of our favorite nail trends—sleek French tips and confetti nails—for a New Year’s mani to remember. This look was created using Butter London’s Tickety Boo base and Proper Do polish.
Instagram/@kolors.by.eszter16/50Metallic Tips
This super-metallic silver and gold tip is chic and futuristic yet won’t look out of place back in the office on Monday morning.
Instagram/@vwnails_17/50Starry Night
Black nail polish is never boring, and this starry mani proves it.
Instagram/t@nailsbykirstenchanel18/50Negative-Space Silver
Embrace the futuristic vibes of the New Year with metallic silver nail art on negative space.
Instagram/@qwjluna19/50Gold Accents
Embellish your favorite nude polish or glazed-donut nails with gold accents.
Instagram/@nailart_ana20/50Emerald Aesthetic
A dark jewel green is great for Christmas and New Year’s, so if you get your nails done in mid-December, you’re set for the second half of the month.
Instagram/@spellbound.nailartistry21/50Abstract Sparkles
Get experimental with silver sparkles! It is the New Year, after all.
Instagram/@thats.handy22/50Cosmic Confetti
Y2K vibes meet modern-day trends with this adorable take on the French mani.
Instagram/@thats.handy23/50Muted Milkyway
Send your milky oatmeal nails into orbit with this chic starry style.
Instagram/@nailchicmadi24/50Barbiecore French
Barbiecore was one of the biggest trends of the last few years. Pay homage with this Elle Woods–approved mani.
Instagram/@linhnailsuk25/50Twinkle Tips
Want to (literally) dip a finger into sparkles? Use the tiniest crystals you can get your hands on for iced-out tips. Embellish each nail with gems for extra pizzazz.
Instagram/@nail_unistella26/50Decked-Out Cuticles
If you don’t have much space to work with (or even if you do), make the most of it and focus all the bling by your cuticles.
Instagram/@aliciatnails27/50Glitter Outline
For another minimal take on glitter for your January nails, try wrapping a thin line along the perimeter of your nails. This works with any shade, but rose gold is a little more unexpected than silver or gold.
Instagram/@oliveandjune28/50Constellation Mani
Been constantly checking what your horoscope holds for 2025? This starry mani is for you. Start with a base of Olive & June’s Spacey polish—a jet-black with micro silver glitter—to mirror the night sky. Then use a detail brush for the constellation and customize it to your star sign.
Instagram/@themaniclub29/50Gold Glitter
If in doubt, you can’t go wrong with a glittery gold when it comes to holiday nail designs. It will get you feeling festive in a snap and is way easier than complicated nail art. Just be sure to read up on this trick for the most glittery application possible.
Instagram/@paintboxnails30/50Fresh Green
Channel the fresh start we’re all hoping for with a chill, minty green like Orly’s aptly named Fresh Start. It’s a super-unexpected choice that will look cool even when the holidays wind down.
Instagram/@aliciatnails31/50Glitter Stripes
Instead of going for full glitz, add just a minimal stripe of glitter to bare nails. You could use glitter and a detail brush, or try this metallic striping tape to make things super simple.
Instagram/@paintboxnails32/50Silver Twinkles
Individually placed flakes of glitter take your everyday sparkles to the next level. You may want to venture to a nail salon for silver nail designs like this one, but the results are worth it.
Instagram/@betina_goldstein33/50Metallic Stars
Mixed metals have never looked so good—plus, they’re way easier to do than they seem. All you need is a silver polish as your base, and gold star stickers for the accents. Out-of-this-world nails in minutes.
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Instagram/@paintboxnails34/50Gilded Tips
If you’re only halfway feeling the holidays this year (fair!), glitter up just the tips of your nails. After applying a base coat, dip a disposable makeup sponge in chunky gold glitter, and gently press onto your tips. Finish with a topcoat.
Instagram/@color_camp35/50Sparkle Red
Refresh your red Christmas nail art with a sparkly stripe of silver.
Instagram/@betina_goldstein36/503D Stars
Chunky sparkling stars are like jewelry for your nails. To get the look, start with a base of nude polish and use nail glue to attach whatever rhinestones you desire.
Instagram/@evemeetsnails37/50Confetti Glitter
Channel falling confetti with some metallic rainbow dots. They pair perfectly with Netflix and a glass of champers.
Instagram/@betina_goldstein38/50Negative Space
Make a negative-space mani even cooler with two shades of holographic polish. Use Essie polish in Lace Up and Get Down and Let’s Boogie for the look above.
Instagram/@lolo.nailedit39/50Holographic Glitter
A holographic polish is just as fun as glitter, but even cooler (and way easier to remove). Try Holo Taco’s polish in Rainbow Snow for a similar look.
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Instagram/@evemeetsnails41/50Stacked French
A stacked French mani in cool, pastel tones is perfect for the glitter-adverse or for a more low-key night at home. Try OPI in To Be Continued and To Infinity and Blue-yond for a similar look.
Instagram/@themaniclub42/50Rosy Shimmer
When you want some sparkle but are sick of the typical silver or gold, try a pink-toned shimmer like Olive & June’s Sundance Shimmer, pictured here.
Instagram/@phreshnailss43/50Brown French
This mani is so understated and cool. Brown tips are a twist on classic white, and cartoon sparkles hint at the real thing, without any of the fuss.
Instagram/@paintbucketnails44/50Classic Red
Nothing says the holidays like classic red. It’s the best nail polish to add a touch of glamour to whatever you wear.
Instagram/@overglowedit45/50Glimmering Stars
This gimmery gold-star mani channels falling confetti and sparkling Champagne. To get the look, blogger Melanie used Static Nails in Coconut for the base, Cirque Colors in Au for the gold fakes, and Deco Miami stickers.
Instagram/@betina_goldstein46/50Gilt Pearls
If you have something a little more formal planned, wear pearls on your fingers, not your neck. For your base coat, try Chanel Vernis in Chaine D’Or and add flat-backed pearls to a few nails.
Instagram/@overglowedit47/50Gunmetal
These edgy nails have an almost velvet-like effect thanks to the mix of textures. Start with an inky black base like OPI’s Black Onyx, and then top with a gray-toned silver shimmer—we like Essie Gel Couture in Closing Night. A super-glossy topcoat will not only seal everything in but add some extra dimension and shine.
Instagram/@themaniclub48/50Mixed Bag
It’s not only the mix of colors that makes this mani so interesting, but the mix of metallic, glitter, shimmer, and glossy textures.
Instagram/@nataliepnails49/50Cartoon Sparkle
If you’re leery of glitter but still want to join the fun in your winter nail ideas, these graphic “twinkles” are a cheeky nod to the real thing.
Instagram/@lolo.nailedit50/50Iridescent Lavender
Shades of purple may not be the most obvious choice for NYE, but that’s why we like it so much. And when paired with this much shimmer, it’s practically begging to party.
