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Whether you prefer to dress head-to-toe in sequins and party until the early hours or you’re more likely to be found curled up on the sofa in your comfies, there's quite a lot of pressure that comes with planning the evening. Regardless of how we end up spending it, though, we'll never turn down a fresh set of nails to mark the occasion.
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This year, so many incredible nail artists have served up New Year’s Eve nail inspiration that will suit whatever you have on the agenda. From minimalist pearlescent tips to glitter-adorned embellishments, take a scroll through 12 of our favorite looks to help you see in 2025 in style.
Nail artist Stacey Machin perfectly captures the nuance of a velvet party dress and sparkly accessories with her green cat-eye French tips and chrome star details. Asking for thicker tips lets the cat-eye polish really dazzle in the light.
Iram Shelton proves you can’t go wrong with all-over chrome nails. This molten silver hue is beautiful on dark skin tones.
Proving that even minimalists can enjoy a walk on the wild side, Jaz’s combination of red-trimmed, leopard-print tips and gold star detailing feels celebratory yet wearable. You can bet that nobody else will have nails like them.
Dreamed up by nail artist Zoe Griffiths, the silver flecks on a glossy grey base are reminiscent of a disco dance floor.
Metallic nails are a classic choice for New Year’s Eve. The Mani Club’s take on the trend for this year combines a chic silver hue with crushed foil detailing for texture and shine. Try OPI Work From Chrome Nail Polish to recreate the look at home.
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This might look like your classic French manicure, but Iram Shelton has given a timeless look a party makeover by using a pearlescent base color complete with subtle pearl embellishments. So chic.
If there’s ever an occasion to take a maximalist approach to sparkle, then it’s New Year’s Eve. When all-out glitter looks as good as it does on Amy Le’s eye-catching manicure, then we don’t need much more convincing. Essie’s Luxe Nail Polish in A Cut Above is brimming with glitter.
Melanie Grave’s silver manicure takes all the elements of a disco ball — sparkle, shine, and texture — and breaks it down into this fun, mix-and-match nail look. Experiment with Nails.Inc Silver Served Mirror Chrome Nail Polish for your own take on these nails at home.
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We couldn’t wave goodbye to 2025 without a nod to the film of the festive season, Wicked. This movie has had a major influence on autumn/winter nail trends, and green jewel tones are a perfect party look, as shown by Mateja Novakovic’s simple yet striking manicure. OPI’s Nail Lacquer in Ozitively Elphaba is the exact shade used here.
Glass nails and cat-eye textures have been huge this year, and Aistė Haas’ interpretation of the trend feels special enough for New Year’s Eve. The deep color palette means the finish doesn’t feel too OTT, but you could mix-and-match the shades depending on which outfit you’re wearing.
Gold glitter and multicolored gemstones sound like the makings of a pretty dramatic nail look. Samantha’s choice to concentrate all that color and texture on the tips means this New Year’s Eve manicure feels fun yet wearable.
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