Whether you're going to ring in 2022 by tossing a big-time bash, or you plan on keeping it on the DL with a quiet game night, you're probably looking to elevate your personal style with some killer New Year's nail ideas. After all, celebrating the arrival of Baby New Year is a great reason to get dolled up even if you're just cuddled on the couch watching movies with your S.O., and no outfit is complete without a marvy mani. So trim those cuticles, buff those beds and get ready to get inspired by the following nail art.
Because we've found everything from simple, classic looks done up with a twist (be sure to check out the black French manicure—ooh la la!) to elaborate designs that use goodies like charms, rhinestones, stickers and even cellophane to achieve their effect. We love the super-cool New Year's-themed nails, too, with clinking glasses, clock gears, fireworks and stars on them. And if you go with a wintery color like blue or silver, you can always keep styling these babies 'til it's time to change over to Valentine's Day nails. So let's all raise a glass (unless your polish is wet!) to this fabulous, festive New Year's nail art!
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Fireworks New Year's Nail Art
'Cause, baby, you're a firework—especially when you sport these beautiful starbursts of color on your fingertips. Just keep in mind you'll need a bit of patience for this design, because it takes multiple layer of lines and dots to achieve the right effect.
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Starry New Year's Nail Art
Shine like the brightest star in the sky this New Year's with nails that feature celestial objects sprinkled over them. We also love the iridescent polish that changes from gold to copper and back depending how the light hits it.
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Pink New Year's Nail Polish
Go pretty in pink to end the year with a look that combines creamy color with serious sparkles. We'll toast to that!
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Ombre and Glitter New Year's Nail Art
Use plain old craft cellophane to nail this gorgeous mani, which also includes an ombre look topped off with glitter.
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Platinum New Year's Nail Polish
From gorgeous grey to shining silver, this is nail polish with a pretty platinum theme perfect for an upscale New Year's.
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Color-Changing New Year's Nail Art
Can't decide what color to wear on your nails? Apply color-changing polish and then add all the ornate details over top. Your polish will get darker or lighter depending on the temperature.
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Black and Gold New Year's Nail Art
Ring in the New Year with ultra-dramatic nails in shining black and glittering gold—ideal colors for a night out on the town.
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Jeweled New Year's Nail Art
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that BLING, especially on New Year's Eve. If you really want to show off those jewels, use a neutral nail color, with a little gold polish here and there.
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Clock Charms New Year's Nail Art
Get in gear for the New Year with nails that combine a Russian Almond shape with clock cogs and faces. This helpful tutorial will even take you through the process building the false nails.
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Snowflake New Year's Nail Art
Place these gorgeous snowflakes on your fingertips before Christmas and you can wear your winter wonderland-themed nail art straight through New Year's, and even beyond.
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Leopard Print New Year's Nail Art
We love this punky leopard print nail art that recalls the 1980s. Tease out some big hair and toss on a mini dress and day-glo stockings and you'll be everyone's favorite blast from the past at the party!
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Toasting Glasses New Year's Nail Art
While every nail is a little bit different here, we confess the clinking Champagne glasses are our favorites. Just be aware there were no stickers used in this tutorial—the YouTuber did it all freehand.
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Red New Year's Nail Art
A go-to classic and yet plenty festive, red nails can always be jazzed up even more with a little bedazzling at the base.
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Green New Year's Nail Polish
With a looong length to die for, these emerald green nails are sure to slay all on New Year's Eve.
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Black French New Year's Nail Art
If you're going for elegant but alluring on New Year's, you might want to consider this gorgeous black French manicure. Use the palest pink polish underneath to set it off.
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Black and Silver New Year's Nail Art
Ditch the nail tools and go for this glam pattern, which includes white and silver stripes on a black background and plenty of glitter and rhinestones, too.
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Nautical New Year's Nail Art
Ahoy matey! If you happen to be celebrating the arrival of 2022 on a boat, this is the nail art for you.
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Cobalt Blue New Year's Nail Art
Cobalt blue is another super-dramatic color, and wintery to boot. Add rhinestones and other nail jewels to level up the look for New Year's.
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Tie-Dye New Year's Nail Art
Tie-dyes are no longer just for jam bands thanks to this whimsical design just made for a fun, relaxed New Year's Eve celebration.
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Silver Shimmer New Year's Nail Polish
New Year's Eve is a night to shine, just like these shimmery, silvery nails that look like confetti has been sprinkled on them.
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Accent Nail New Year's Nail Art
When this YouTuber said accent nail she really meant it. With all those baubles on the ring finger nail, the others tips look even sharper with a clean, classic gold line across them.
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Neon New Year's Nail Art
Simple yet plenty eye-catching thanks to the neon hue, this nail art just might stop traffic on the big night. If you want to get a little fancier, consider some charms around the base of your nail bed.
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Glitter Gradient New Year's Nail Art
Sometimes all that glitters really is gold, especially when it has this gorgeous gradient design. Use very fine glitter and it's easier than you might think to replicate.
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Bubbles New Year's Nail Art
Let's raise a glass to these New Year's-ready nails festooned with tiny bubbles that could have been captured straight from a champagne bottle.
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Glitter Fireworks New Year's Nail Art
This nail art makes a great last-minute application, because it's so fast and easy to do. But it's still as beautiful as those fireworks shooting overhead.
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