Get ready to screenshot these 30 New Year’s nail art ideas for 2023

2022 is coming to a close, which means it’s almost time to put on a sparkly smoky eye, wear a new holiday outfit – sequined, of course – indulge in my holiday party hair fantasies, and, of course, figure out my New Year’s nails (sorry about my old spring nail color apologies). Now, I have over 50 pictures of New Year’s manicure ideas saved on my Instagram feed because I’m obsessed with manis and even more obsessed with having a reason to book another manicure.

Since I’m an over-sharer without a gatekeeper, I’ve collected below 30 of the best New Year’s manicure ideas and designs for 2023, whether you prefer minimal nail art or glitter. Keep scrolling and get ready to book a manicure soon.

Swirly magenta manicure

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Want to convince everyone at the NYE party that you’re ~behind the curve~? Wear these swirling, shimmering magenta nail polishes to remind them that magenta is Pantone’s color of the year for 2023. The extra shimmer gives a quiet holiday vibe, especially when paired with this simple and modern design.

Black-and-silver New Year’s nails

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When it comes to the New Year, black is probably the most festive color, especially when paired with shiny metallics like these black and silver nails. mani is both timeless and stylish (and for crying out loud Wednesday, shows the inner goth girl in all of us) – so you won’t cringe when you look back at the photos years from now.

Glitter stars for New Year’s

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Get ready to see a lot of glitter on your nails this New Year. Like a lot. I’m not mad about it, especially this one with the black stars, it makes it feel a little elegant and extra festive for New Year’s Eve. If you want to try this at home (teach me), put on some black star decals and apply a piece of long-lasting top coat to make them stay.

Rainbow confetti nails

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Confetti cannons meet nails in this rainbow manicure. Take a tip from me, who just showed my manicurist this exact inspo for my New Year’s nails: make sure the confetti decoration you bring on your date is small enough for your nails (yes, it’s best if you buy it yourself) . I brought too big confetti and left a mani completely different from what I imagined, haha.

Holographic chrome French tips for New Year’s

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I’m really fascinated by these nails, and they’re actually fairly simple if you want something less obviously striking. Instead of the classic silver chrome, go for the holographic chrome powder that gives an iridescent effect when your nails come into contact with light.

Rhinestone New Year’s nails

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Go big or go home, okay? To keep those rhinestones until 2023, book a gel manicure service so your nail technician can “cure” (also known as set) the rhinestones with hard gel, meaning you don’t have to worry about them falling off. Or just put on a set of rhinestone pressures – the simplest of efforts, and you’ll be rewarded.

Gold-chrome nails for New Year’s

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If you swear 2023 is the year your nail art gets ~funky~, try these 3D nails for the New Year. The clear shiny base with gold chrome keeps them mostly minimal, but the raised detailing provides an edge to your nails that’s sure to have people asking where your nails were done. Curious how it’s done? Your artist may use a hard gel as a base for the chrome powder to get a textured effect.

Minimalist rhinestone nail art

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These shiny rhinestone nails sparkle in the light (as seen in the photo above), so if you’re bringing a disco ball or strobe lights to a party, try this nail look. It’s actually fairly easy to do at home with nude nail polish and rhinestones, so I definitely recommend doing it yourself. And yes, Taylor Swift would approve.

Rainbow stars for NYE

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If you’re bored with all of these minimal nail art options, try using this colorful rendition. You can keep it simple by using traditional rhinestones in the center of each star, or stick with one color on your entire hand. But for the next level of nail art, bring out the full rainbow of shades and match the rhinestones to the color of each star for a monochromatic effect.

Iridescent-purple New Year’s nail idea

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If you love the multicolored look of aqua marble nails, upgrade them for the New Year with a few shimmery polishes. Bonus points if you glide over a glittery top coat for a confetti-like effect.

Holographic glitter nails for New Year’s

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If you don’t have a steady DIY nail craft or your nail skills are booked up, don’t worry – just give yourself an at-home manicure with an awesome holographic nail polish. To get that super opaque look, apply three coats of polish followed by a shiny top coat.

Snowflake New Year’s nails

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If you’re not quite into holiday nail art, go for a winter style New Year’s manicure. You can make these feel more appropriate for the New Year by adding rhinestones around your nails for a sparkly effect, or by choosing a glittery base color underneath the snowflakes. Pro tip: If you’re not Van Gogh, stick with nail decals instead of paint jobs.

Gold-and-silver nails for New Year’s

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If you’re not quite into holiday nail art, go for a winter style New Year’s manicure. You can make these feel more appropriate for the New Year by adding rhinestones around your nails for a sparkly effect, or by choosing a glittery base color underneath the snowflakes. Pro tip: If you’re not Van Gogh, stick with nail decals instead of paint jobs.

Glitter cuticles for New Year’s

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Don’t have a lot of nail space to work with? No worries, simply apply glitter nail polish around the cuticle in reverse French. This rendition with black and silver glitter is very elegant for NYE. But feel free to choose your favorite shade or pair it with your New Year’s Eve look.

Ombré, white, and gold V-shaped French

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If you’re ready for the end of 2022 (related), this sharp V-shaped French manicure is calling your name. Make it edgy by skipping the creamy shade and painting all your fingers with a dark brown or black shade, or add a little softness with this gradient for an “eat, drink and be merry” effect.

Glitter nails for New Year’s

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When in doubt, just dip your nails in glitter and call it good. I’m mesmerized by the multicolor shimmer in these nails (nail artist Franci of Pop_Polished used Fun Lacquer’s Diamond Dust top coat, and I <3 Olive and June’s Nail Polish in Exclamation Point).

Silver glitter butterfly nails

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Not to get all ~deep~, but the New Year is about new beginnings and new chapters, and that’s what I was thinking when I saw these butterflies. So if you’re excited about all the new things coming in 2023, mark the occasion with this glittery butterfly art on your nails. Bonus: It made an impact on Y2K, and you already know it will remain one of the biggest trends in beauty and fashion next year.

Moon and stars New Year’s nails

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If you don’t have professional level nail art skills, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the New Year’s Eve nail art fun. All you need is some gold moon and star nail ornaments and a top coat to hold them in place to create this look. Even though this nail base is beautiful, you can swap it out for any color in your arsenal.

Stars and rhinestones nail art

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Can’t draw online? No problem. You don’t need to be good at painting your own nails to get these off, so feel free to use the nail polish kit. Instead, all you need is a neutral base coat, small gems and star stickers to get this manicure. Once again – say it with me, guys – proceed to wear a top coat.

Pearl nails for New Year’s

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Even if you don’t like the pearls on your neck, I can guarantee you’ll love these pearl encrusted nails. Nail art tip: Use crayons to easily place small nails so you don’t make a mess.

Wavy silver glitter nail art

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A New Year’s Eve without a makeshift photo booth and a still creased tinsel background? Those cool, wavy, shiny lines along the sides of your nails are exactly how your tinsel wants it to look. Just know that you’ll probably need to do three or four coats of glitter polish to make it completely opaque, but the results are worth it, bb.

Confetti New Year’s nail idea

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If you sweep the sequins off the floor after the party (hi, Taylor Swift) and slap it on your nails, that’s the look. If you plan on popping any confetti at midnight, wear a mani to go with it. Try Nail Confetti for a more realistic look, or if you’re short on cash, just swipe on some confetti polish.

Gold stars nail design

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If you want a simple and chic New Year’s nail design, then these minimalist gold stars are the perfect choice for you. Legitimately, it’s just a simple neutral nail polish with gold star appliques. To make sure they stay put, apply two thin (! vital) topcoats.

Glitter ombré French tips for New Year’s

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The trick to applying glitter without a million coats is to first apply the nail polish to a cheap sponge. Once the sponge is covered, use it to press the splotches into place.

Black and gold striped New Year’s nails

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Yes, yes, NYE = glitter, but there are many ways to channel that glitter. This Art Deco-inspired style is so vivid and luxurious that everyone will stop to admire them. Better yet, if you want to do it yourself: the stripes are textured and a little uneven, which is really part of the charm. (This particular look is done in the salon using gel polish, but you can also use regular polish and a fine brush.)

Glitter nail stripes

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Often, “glitter” and “subtle” don’t really go together, but these stripes are all the proof you need. Adding them to any bare nail is a fun pop of music. Simply use a nail polish remover to clean off any glitter dust or mistakes.

Iridescent glitter ombré nails for New Year’s

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If you want a winter nail look that mimics the look of snowflakes while capturing the festive mood of New Year’s Eve, this glittering iridescent nail look will satisfy all of these needs without going overboard. Apply two coats of neutral nail polish as a base color, then apply glitter to your fingertips and slowly brush over your nails to create a gradient effect.

Silver glitter confetti New Year’s nail idea

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This nail design gives me a lot of NYE energy. Go with this trend by choosing silver nail polish and silver nail varnish. and getting that defined line? Put a strip of tape under the tip of your nail before painting on the silver.

Clear crystal nail design

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Just for reference, you’ll need gel nail extensions to get the crisp tip look shown here. But trust: it’s well worth it. Mine lasted at least a full month. So if you have some holiday parties, New Year’s Eve, birthdays and hot dates, you’ll have these crystal nails to show off.

Matte black and gold nail art

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This metallic and matte mani combines two classic NYE colors, but also has a modern and stylish coffin nail shape. So if you’re planning to try something new in 2023 but want to take one step at a time (that’s responsible, I might add), then these would be ideal.

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