ith a certain doll having a major moment, it’s fair to say that pink has been deemed the It color. But if you’re looking for something a little bit different but just as fun, might we suggest purple? The color of kings (and Prince) adds a unique touch to any beauty look—including a manicure. And from hyacinth to lilac, lavender to plum, there are countless shades to choose from. So you have plenty of options.
Step up your mani game this season by rocking a regal hue that will get you compliments left and right. Here are 20 purple nail designs we plan on copying stat.
01of 20Abstract Plum
@HELUVIEE
Go for something abstract and fun this spring in the form of a plum mani. With swirly designs and negative space, this nail art is impossibly chic.
02of 20Ametrine-Inspired
@AMYLE.NAILS
If you’re a fan of crystals and gemstones, try on these ametrine-inspired nails for size. With a light purple polish complemented by gold outlining, this stunning set brings forth balance and creativity—just like the gemstone.
03of 20Purple Crushed Velvet
@GLOSSHOUSE
Magnetic nails aren’t just for the holidays. Reminiscent of crushed velvet, these sparkly purple nails have a major shine payoff we can’t help but obsess over.
04of 20Pink and Purple Swirls
@NAILS_AND_SOUL
Name a better color combo than purple and pink… we’ll wait. With lilac and blush hues in curvy shapes, this mani is bound to put a smile on your face.
05of 20Purple Metallic Chrome
@NAILARTBYJEN
Metallic with floral details? Yes, please. With a vibrant purple chrome base and understated flower and gem details, this one has us counting down the days until our next nail appointment.
06of 20Purple Daisies
@TIFFANYABIGAILEBEAUTY
Silky smooth in design, this chic set includes purple, white, and yellow hues. We love how the daisies add a feminine touch.
07of 20Purple Heart-Shaped French Tips
@LOLOL.NAILEDIT
Love a classic French but want to take it up a notch? Go for heart tips instead. These lilac purple nails are the subtle type of fun your manicure needs.
08of 20Gold-Lined Hearts
@THEHOTBLEND
You can’t go wrong with gold, especially when it’s daintily outlining purple hearts. Set against a nude-pink background, these nails are beyond dreamy.
09of 20Retro Swirls in Shades of Purple
@PHOEBESUMMERNAILS
There’s just something about squiggly nails that brings smiles to our faces. With color gradients in multiple shades of purple, you’ll love how this mani makes you feel.
10of 20Glazed Lavender Donut
@OVERGLOWEDIT
Spice up your nails with this light lavender chrome set. Reflecting pinks and purples when in the light, you won’t be able to take your eyes off them.
11of 20Glitter Florals
@HEYGREATNAILS
Don’t let anyone tell you money can’t buy happiness—because if you go to the salon and walk out with a glittering garden, you’ll be beaming. This set displays a sparkly purple backdrop with floral designs in various purple hues.
12of 20Purple Marble
@IMARNINAILS
We’re in love with this marble set with lots of purple dimensions and an almost cloudy-looking texture.
13of 20Minimalist Negative Space
@GLOSSHOUSE
Negative space nails are probably all over your Instagram feed, but this jewel-toned mani is one of the best looks we’ve seen yet. Eccentric purple shapes set against a sandy-nude background bring the look together in a picture-perfect way.
14of 20Gradient French Tips
@TIFFANYABIGAILEBEAUTY
A French manicure in gradient shades of purple and chic pearl details? This set is about as elegant as it gets.
15of 20Milky Lavender
@DISSEYNAILS
If you love the milky nail trend, you need to try out this milky lavender manicure. Keeping it plain and simple with a solid shade of lavender, it’s anything but boring and a sensual look we plan on trying out ASAP.
16of 20Mauve and Berry Swirls
@OVERGLOWEDIT
Raise your hand if you’re trying to channel your inner Maddy from Euphoria. If you’re a fan of the show, you probably remember her swirly nails—and this take on the look, in shades of deep berry and mauve, takes the cake.
17of 20Purple-Blue Shift
@POP_POLISHED
We have never met a chrome mani we didn’t like, and this purple set with a blue shift might just be one of our faves of all time. The shift is subtle (yet packs a punch) and will look beautiful on any nail shape.
18of 20Two-Tone French Tips
@NAILS_OF_LA
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: French manis never fail. But if you want something a little bit more out there, go for a two-toned look like this one, which features two beautiful purple hues.
19of 20Sparkly Rhinestone Flowers
@HEYGREATNAILS
Rhinestones are always a good idea, especially when daintily placed on each nail. This sparkly floral mani rests against a pinky-nude base and is the intricate design you have to try.
20of 20Simple and Solid
@POP_POLISHED
We love an elevated Plain Jane moment, and this periwinkle mani delivers just that. Not quite purple yet not quite blue, this quirky color is a total stunner.
