10 New Year’s Eve Nail Ideas That Will Shine Well Into 2025

Appointment reminder: It’s time to book your manicure for New Year’s Eve. As we count down to the most sparkling night of the year, your outfit is probably picked, but have you given any thought to your nails? Of course, you want them to match the vibe when you’re raising your beverage of choice at midnight.

As we’ve seen with some of the winter’s most popular nail trends, you can truly play around with everything from subtle shimmer to full-on gemstone effects, so your New Year’s Eve nails don’t have to fit into one particular style. The best part? Many of these looks can transition seamlessly into January, so you get the best return on your time (and money) investment.

Whether you’re planning to dance until dawn or ring in the new year via your couch, we’ve curated a collection of New Year nail designs that will ensure your hands are ready for their closeup when the clock strikes twelve.

1. Glitter ombré

This simple yet striking nail design gives off celebratory vibes and reminds us of confetti after the clock strikes midnight. The ombré effect can be created with silver or gold (or really any polish with sparkle) or you can use fool-proof press-ons to easily get the look. Swipe on Essie’s Luxeffects in the color Jingle Belle ($15) for a beautiful wash of silver, or reach for OPI’s xPRESS/On Nail Art Press On Nails ($16) for a quick mani that’s ready in under five minutes.

2. Colorful rhinestones

Make the whole place shimmer with bejeweled tips that are a guaranteed showstopper. Swipe on a rich nude base with a hint of shimmer, like this pearl option from Londontown ($16) and then go in with this rhinestone kit from Half Magic ($18) to complete the look. (Bonus: the kit includes tweezers for easy application.)

3. A clean slate

If you’re looking to leave behind a chaotic year (aren’t we all?), then ringing in the new year with a clean slate is a good choice. This fresh and minimal mani from nail artist Chryssa Estalilla says, “I’m ready to start fresh!” Yes you want simple, but you also deserve a bit of luxury. In that case, we recommend Hermès’ Les Mains Hermès Nail Enamel in the color Rose Porcelaine ($57) for a classic look that can be worn throughout 2025.

4. Liquid gold

Tips detailed in gold chrome is always a win for a festive celebration (and look great against a flute of your beverage of choice!). Start with a neutral base and then go in with a gold polish that has some subtle shimmer, like the OPI x Wicked nail lacquer in Oz-Mazing ($12). If you want to go the press-on route, these Golden Touch Press-On Nails from Glamnetic ($15) offer the same effect.

5. Black frenchies with gold details

Black French tips with gold detailing is always a vibe, but for the new year, they just make sense. Nail artist Emily Gilmour meticulously hand painted each finger, but if you don’t have time to hand paint, you can use Glamnetic’s press-on nails in the color caviar ($15) and stick on gold stars with this 3D Self-Adhesive Nail Decals set from Amazon ($7).

6. Celebratory stars

The stars will align for you in 2025 and your nails are the precursor for an amazing year. We love this colorful design by nail artist Stacey Lowrie in which she hand paints each vibrant star. If you’re up for the challenge, reach for this gel liner set ($30) in a multitude of colors to DIY the effect. If you don’t have the patience to hand paint yourself, we’ve got you covered—try these star press-ons from Amazon ($7) for an easy way to light up your tips.

7. Dark metallics

This moody design offers just enough sparkle to catch the light during midnight toasts without overwhelming your overall look. For a similar look, start with a deep red shimmery base (like this ruby option from Olive and June, $9) and top it off with this metallic polish from Essie ($10) in the color For the Twill of It.

8. Electric blue

Deep, electric cobalt brings a bold punch of color to ring in the new year. Try it painted across all ten fingers for maximum impact or mix it into dreamy marble swirls against a creamy base for a more subtle approach. We love Sally Hansen’s Insta-Dri Nail Polish, ($6) for its contoured brush applicator and quick dry finish that means no annoying chipping when the clock strikes twelve.

9. Confetti tips

For confetti that you don’t have to pick up after, go for these dazzling tips. To recreate the look, swipe on a shimmery black base, like this shade from Londontown in Skyline Reflect ($16). Next, add on the sparkles with Butter London’s Rainbow Glitter Overcoat ($18) and you’re ready for a night out on the town.

10. Multi chrome

A mix of deep hues topped with a chrome finish is the perfect way to style this year out. The dimensional effect catches the light and feels opulent, which is what is in store for next year. To DIY this look yourself, use a chrome nail powder underneath your base of choice. ILPN also makes chrome polishes in a variety of stunning colors—grab a bottle (or three) at Amazon for $13 and swipe away.