48 New Years Nails

From Playful French Manicures to DIY Metallic-Fading Looks

This year light up the room with some glitzy new years nails. As we bring 2012 to a close you can glam up however you like; it's the one night a year when you can truly go all out, starting with your fingertips.

There are a vast number of ideas at your disposal. Whether you're into bold, bright colors or sleek, laid-back glamour, there's a manicure for you. From disco-ball inspired manicures to different takes on the classic French manicure, there have been inspirational nail artists around the world that have taken the time to get creative with nailpolish, glitters and, in some cases, feathers and lace.

Ring in 2013 by treating yourself to a manicure or putting aside some time to play around with these awesome DIY tutorials.

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6.8 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 99%
Activity 97%
Freshness 8%
Gothic-Embroidered Manicures
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Gothic-Embroidered Manicures
Layered Metallic Nail Art
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Layered Metallic Nail Art
Business Fashion Manicures
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Business Fashion Manicures
Glittery Holiday Nails
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Glittery Holiday Nails
Color-Changing Nails
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Color-Changing Nails
Marvelous Beaded Manicures
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Marvelous Beaded Manicures
Frilled Frock Nail Paint
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Frilled Frock Nail Paint
Cinematic Golden Nails
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Cinematic Golden Nails
Menacing Undead Manicures
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Menacing Undead Manicures
Bordered Gradual Nails
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Bordered Gradual Nails
Reversed Couture Manicures
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Reversed Couture Manicures
Diamond-Studded Nails
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Diamond-Studded Nails
Daring Fingernails
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Daring Fingernails
Pastel Mosaic Manicures
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Pastel Mosaic Manicures
Highlighter-Hued Manicures
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Highlighter-Hued Manicures
Avian-Inspired Manicures
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Avian-Inspired Manicures
Playful French Manicures
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Playful French Manicures
DIY Jeweled Nails
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DIY Jeweled Nails
Metal-Attracting Varnish
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Metal-Attracting Varnish
LED Manicures
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LED Manicures
DIY Metallic-Fading Manicures
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DIY Metallic-Fading Manicures
Ancient Ruins-Inspired Nails
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Ancient Ruins-Inspired Nails
Vaudeville Nail Polish
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Vaudeville Nail Polish
Lacy Fingernails
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Lacy Fingernails
Earthy Leaf-Embellished Manicures
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Earthy Leaf-Embellished Manicures
Fashionista Fingertips
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Fashionista Fingertips
Half-Moon Manicures
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Half-Moon Manicures
Newspaper Nails
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Newspaper Nails
Magnificent Magnetic Nail Art
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Magnificent Magnetic Nail Art
Zipper Nails
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Zipper Nails
Painted Musical Fingertips
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Painted Musical Fingertips
Cat Nail Designs
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Cat Nail Designs
Neon Polychromatic Nails
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Neon Polychromatic Nails
DIY Wacky Manicures
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DIY Wacky Manicures
Sparkling Snowflake Nails
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Sparkling Snowflake Nails
Disco Ball Nails
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Celebs
Disco Ball Nails
Purposely Imperfect Manicures
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Purposely Imperfect Manicures
Geometric Colorful Manicures
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Geometric Colorful Manicures
DIY Kitchen Supply Manicures
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DIY Kitchen Supply Manicures
Fish Roe Fingernails
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Fish Roe Fingernails
Spiked Nails
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Spiked Nails
Cherry Blossom Manicures
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Cherry Blossom Manicures
Dark Sky Manicures
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Dark Sky Manicures
Rocker Chic Matte Nail Polish
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Rocker Chic Matte Nail Polish
Wallpaper-Inspired Nails
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Wallpaper-Inspired Nails
Moustachioed Manicures
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Moustachioed Manicures
Sleek Stiletto-Inspired Nails
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Sleek Stiletto-Inspired Nails
DIY Marbled Nails
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DIY Marbled Nails

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