10 Stunning New Year's Eve Manicure Ideas to Welcome 2025

Whether you're planning to dance under the stars with a crowd of your closest friends or spend a quiet evening with a cozy blanket and a glass of Welch’s Sparkling Grape, we’re betting your idea of a perfect New Year’s Eve includes a flawless manicure. And we totally get it.

After a year of fun, festive nails—from Valentine’s Day to Christmas—why not keep the nail party going as we ring in 2025?

Here are 10 of our favorite New Year’s Eve nail ideas, from sparkling stars to chic French designs, to help you find the perfect mani for watching the ball drop.

Le Chat d'Argent

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Nail artist Melanie Graves used a magnetic wand to create this chic French manicure with just one polish. She even posted a tutorial on her Instagram so you can easily recreate the look.

Crown Jewels

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For a luxurious velvet manicure, Anna used Mooncat's Pandora’s Box—a rich burgundy with a gold magnetic reveal—to create a manicure fit for royalty. This velvety design could be the most decadent of the season.

Sparkle Motion

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Nail artist Aistė Haas used a fine-lining brush to create this pearlescent design adorned with star nail art. While you might not be able to replicate it yourself, just show this picture to your nail tech for the perfect inspiration.

Mirror, Mirror

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Ellen used press-ons (which are now discontinued) for her sleek mirror chrome manicure. But don’t worry—you can still achieve a similar look: Start with an opaque black polish, add a blue or silver magnetic shade, and finish with an iridescent chrome powder sealed with a gel top coat.

Dancing Queen

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Want a manicure that’ll shimmer in the club light? Layer a silver shimmer polish over a sheer coat, then add holographic cutouts and metallic chrome details. You'll be the star of the dancefloor.

Future-Forward Skittle

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Transition your nails from Christmas to New Year's Eve with a Skittle design. The red color brings a holiday vibe, while holographic black and shimmering silver are perfect for ringing in the new year.

Bow Out

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These glittery silver French tips with gold bows can be worn before and after December 25th. Before Christmas, they’re festive presents, and after, they transform into wintery, coquette-inspired nails.

Moody Blues

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Cobalt blue is a sleek, sophisticated shade perfect for the winter days between the holidays and Valentine’s. Wear it as a full manicure, or combine it with a few milky swirl nails for a stylish accent.

Not-So-Heavy Metal

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If silver over gold is your go-to (although honestly, why not both?), this metallic manicure in a short square shape works well whether you’re hitting the dancefloor or heading back to the office after the holidays.

Going for the Copper

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Whether you call it copper chrome or Moscow mule, this striking manicure is a perfect match for your sparkling drink as you count down the final seconds of 2024.