21 Glitter Nail Art Designs

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Disco Fever

Paint the base red, gold, and silver then add a bit of sparkle for a shimmery effect. The perfect nail for a night on the town.

Design by @nailsbymei

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Night Sky

The color pairing of a rich deep blue with the gold foil accent makes for a beautiful (and easy!) look to recreate.

Design by @asabree

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Sparks Fly

Halo glitter looks gorgeous and clean on a polished nail. The look is super easy to recreate and provides beautiful shimmer to everyday life.

Design by @paintboxnails

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Think Pink

For those still on the fence about glimmering nails, this negative space design contrasts pink shimmer with bare nails.

Design by @paintboxnails

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That’s The Holiday Spirit

Rich burgundy paired with bright silver create a luxe winter mood.

Design by @aliciatnails

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Current Mood

The ideal nail to capture whatever mood you're in. Paint your complete nails with a gold glitter and then draw happy faces on one set of nails and frowns on the other.

Design by @nailsbymei

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Winter Snow

This just looks like you dipped your finger tips in fresh snow. Use gold and silver foil on a clear base coat. You can build layers on the tips for a sprinkling effect.

Design by @naominailsnyc

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Starry Night

Punctuate black polish with gold stars for a nighttime motif.

Design by @naominailsnyc

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Diamond Deluxe

This twist on a diamond design makes your natural nail the star of the show. Tape off the center diamond and add glitter to the rest of your nail. Plus, you can alternate designs with each nail for a more advanced and intricate design.

Design by @aliciatnails

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Silver Cuffs

Add a silver cuff to your nail beds for a french manicure flipped on it's head.

Design by @nailjob

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Ziggy Stardust

Major Ziggy Stardust vibes. First, use tape to block off sections and paint portions of glitter for a sparkly edgy design. The only thing left to do is become a rock legend.

Design by @naominailsnyc

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Fun-Fetti

Get happy by making your nails looks like ten tiny birthday cakes? Start with a bubblegum pink base coat (icing?) and then finish with a smattering of multicolored sprinkles-like glitter.

Design by @mihonails

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Not-So-Basic French

Start with a regular French, wait for it to dry, and then paint over a third of each nail with sparkling gold polish.

Design by @jessicawashick

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Crystal Magic

Pastels are usually relegated to springtime but darker days call for lightening up, so here we are. To create a similar Easter Egg ombre, paint the design onto a makeup sponge, and then press it onto each nail. Decorate the lower half of each nail with iridescent glitter and rhinestones.

Design by @kayleighjeana

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Ruby Slippers

If you barely know your way around a nail polish bottle, consider something less ambitious, but no less eye-catching. Like say this straight-up sparkling crimson enamel.

Design by @jessicawashick

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Marble Magic

You fancy, huh? Say it with your hands. You can ask a pro to recreate this expensive-looking design or D.I.Y. it with nail stickers and a gold chrome finish polish painted along the cuticle.

Design by @wahnails

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Put a Ring on It

After applying a base coat, trace the outside of the nail with a very thin line of golden lacquer.

Design by @luxebytracylee

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Tie a Ribbon

Go with a gift theme with this ribbon adorned design. After applying a base coat of opaque white polish (or any color you desire), draw a pair of shiny gold ribbons across each nail using a nail pen.

Design by @paintboxnails

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Gilded Nude

Spark up a neutral polish by accenting the tips and cuticles with meticulously placed golden spangles.

Design by @aliciatnails

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Gilt Complex

Stay gold with this arty idea. Paint an abstract design in black on top of a shiny gilded base and extend the luxe look right down to your middle finger.

Design by @jinsoonchoi

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