Nail art to show off on New Year's Eve From glitter and stars, to gold details and animalier print

New Year's Eve is that perfect in-between moment between who we were and who we pretend we want to be starting January 1st. It's the night of resolutions, heels we promise not to take off, and questionable decisions made over a glass of sparkling wine (or the third one). But where do you really start if you want to kick off the new year in style? Obviously, with your nails. Here are some ideas to rock this New Year’s Eve.

New Year’s Eve 2025 nails: ideas, patterns, nail art, and colors

Sparkling sequins

New Year's Eve without glitter is like a toast without bubbles. Sequins catch every light in the room and turn every gesture into a mini show. Perfect if you want your hands to steal the spotlight, doubling as disco balls all night long.

Animal print

Well-done animal print is a touch of class. Whether it’s just a detail or the whole nail, it’s a bold choice that screams personality. Perfect for New Year’s Eve dinners with too many strangers, but where you still want to make an impression.

Gold, gold, gold

On New Year’s Eve, gold isn’t optional: it’s mandatory, along with glitter. It shines, immediately gives off a celebratory vibe, and hopefully a bit of good luck. Whether your nails are fully gold or just have sparkling tips, the effect is the same: elegant and impossible to ignore.

Stars and sparkles

New Year’s Eve is a celebration, so why not turn your nails into tiny themed fireworks? Like those sparkling stars you light up right after the countdown: everyone loves them, they shine bright, and unlike all the fireworks, they make no noise, yet still steal the show.

Half nails

Half nails are a modern and alternative take on French nails: instead of covering just the tip, the polish reaches halfway up the nail, like a glass half empty or half full. Chic, minimal, and with that touch of originality that turns even the simplest hands into a unique detail.