New Year’s Eve is about getting all glammed up to ring the new year in right, and details are everything. Hair, makeup and attire get a lot of attention — but don’t forget to bling out your nails!
We got some ideas from our favorite nail art Instagram accounts. Try some of these super shiny New Year’s-inspired paint jobs on your own tips.
Originally published December 2015. Updated December 2016.
Countdown
Love this subtle homage to the ball drop countdown.
Black shapes
Go super fierce, and tip those pointy nails with edgy, black patterns.
Geometrics
Mixing geometric shapes and freehand bows works beautifully, too.
Black and white
This bold black-and-white set will glam up any New Year’s look — even if you’re not going to a black-and-white ball.
Black tie
And for the black-tie affairs…
Hello, bling!
I think I’m blind now.
Colorful
Remember, your New Year’s doesn’t have to be all monochromatic. Colors and sparkles work wonderfully together.
Gold
And what’s a glamorous evening without a little gold-on-black action?
Stripes and squares
This simple design is super easy to do yourself, as long as you have some metallic stick-ons.
Muted shimmer
This almost ombré fade from soft, dark glitter to nude nails is incredibly chic and understated.
Champagne
You can celebrate with Champagne in your glass and on your hands!
Simple sparkle
If you’d rather keep it simple but still elegant, try a French manicure amped up with some glitter.
Holographic
This holograph effect is mesmerizing.
Iridescent
These stained-glass-looking nails would accent a ’60s mod outfit perfectly.
Fireworks
And of course, every great New Year’s party is capped off by some truly awesome fireworks.
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