NaillyNew Year's Eve nails are all about catching the light. These ideas range from a quiet glimmer to full disco ball.
Gold and champagne
- Full gold glitter, dense and sparkly, on every nail or as an accent.
- Champagne shimmer: soft beige-gold that works with any outfit.
- Gold French tips on a sheer pink or nude base.
- Gold foil flakes scattered over a clear or milky base.
Silver and chrome
- Silver chrome: mirror-shiny and very modern. See our chrome nails FAQ.
- Disco-ball nails: tiny squares of silver foil or chrome that look like a mirror ball.
- Icy glitter fade from clear to silver at the tips.
Black, gold and midnight
- Black and gold: glossy black with a gold line, gold tips or a gold accent nail.
- Midnight blue with silver stars or a small crescent moon.
- Firework nails: bursts of gold and silver dots on a dark base.
- Clock or "12" accent on one nail for a playful touch.
Simple New Year's nails
One glitter accent per hand on a nude base, a micro gold French, or champagne shimmer on all ten nails all look festive without much art. They also work for work the next week.
Make them last past midnight
Glitter and chrome need a well-sealed tip, or they chip at the edges first. Ask your tech to cap the free edge, and avoid opening bottles and cans with your nails. If you want one set for both Christmas and New Year's, book just after Christmas or choose a design that works for both, like gold and red or champagne.
Want to see it before you book? Design the exact set in Nailly — shape, length, colour, finish and art on every finger — then send it to a real nail artist in your city who can claim it and book you. Live on the App Store for the US and Canada; everything is open for your first week, then it is one monthly membership.
Questions people ask
What nail color is best for New Year's Eve?
Gold, silver, champagne and black are the classics, usually with glitter or chrome. Midnight blue with silver stars is a popular alternative.
What are simple New Year's nails?
A nude or sheer base with one gold glitter accent, a thin gold French tip, or champagne shimmer on every nail are simple and still festive.
Can I get New Year's nails done at Christmas?
Yes. Gel lasts two to three weeks, so a set done just after Christmas lasts well past New Year's Day.
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