20 Purple Nail Ideas That Prove It's the Next Big Shade

Close up of a velvet purple manicure — @glosshouse

With 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.

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Abstract Plum

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.

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Ametrine-Inspired

Close up of an abstract ametrine manicure — @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.

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Purple Crushed Velvet

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.

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Pink and Purple Swirls

Close up of a purple and pink swirl manicure with negative space — @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.

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Purple Metallic Chrome

A chrome purple manicure with flower and star details — @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.

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Purple Daisies

A purple French manicure with daisies — @tiffanyabigailebeauty

Silky smooth in design, this chic set includes purple, white, and yellow hues. We love how the daisies add a feminine touch.

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Purple Heart-Shaped French Tips

Close up of a French manicure with heart-shaped purple 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.

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Gold-Lined Hearts

A milky manicure with purple hearts, outlined in gold — @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.

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Retro Swirls in Shades of Purple

Nails with purple, lilac, and lavender swirls — @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.

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Glazed Lavender Donut

A light lavender chrome manicure with stiletto tips — @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.

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Glitter Florals

A purple glitter/velvet manicure with flower details — @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.

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Purple Marble

We're in love with this marble set with lots of purple dimensions and an almost cloudy-looking texture.

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Minimalist Negative Space

A purple manicure with negative space details — @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.

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Gradient French Tips

A gradient purple French manicure with pearl details — @tiffanyabigailebeauty

A French manicure in gradient shades of purple and chic pearl details? This set is about as elegant as it gets.

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Milky Lavender

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.

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Mauve and Berry Swirls

A berry and mauve manicure with swirly details — @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.

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Purple-Blue Shift

Purple chrome nails with an iridescent 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.

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Two-Tone French Tips

A purple two-toned French manicure — @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.

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Sparkly Rhinestone Flowers

A manicure with a neutral base and sparkly purple floral details — @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.

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Simple and Solid

Close up of a chic, solid-color periwinkle manicure — @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.

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