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.
48 New Years Nails
From Playful French Manicures to DIY Metallic-Fading Looks:
Jennifer Gosnell — Dec 28, 2012 — Art & Design
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DIY Marbled Nails
The Marble Manicure is Stylishly Unique
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Sleek Stiletto-Inspired Nails
Land Your Mitts on the Best Dressed List with Louboutin Nails
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Moustachioed Manicures
Cute Polish's Moustache Nails Tutorial is a Girly Way to Support Move
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Wallpaper-Inspired Nails
The 'Faded Floral Mani' by The Beauty Department is Easier Than it Looks
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DIY Kitchen Supply Manicures
The 'Get Nailed' Saran Wrap Nails Tutorial is Stylishly Simple
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Geometric Colorful Manicures
Refinery 29 Southwest Nails are Worth the Extra Work
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Purposely Imperfect Manicures
The Refinery 29 'Splatter Paint Nails' Tutorial is Disheveled
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Neon Polychromatic Nails
Glow Stick Press On Nails Light Up the Night
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Magnificent Magnetic Nail Art
The Nails Inc Magnetic Attraction Nail Polish is Mind Blowing
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Metal-Attracting Varnish
Sally Hansen Magnetic Nail Polish is Futuristic
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Cat Nail Designs
The Meownicure is Perfect for Kitty-Lovers
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Spiked Nails
The Thorn Manicure Takes Cues from Roses and Retro Style
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Sparkling Snowflake Nails
This Holiday Manicure Will Guarantee Your Hands get Plenty of Attention
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Fish Roe Fingernails
The Ciaté ‘Caviar Manicure' is a Delectible Masterpiece
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Half-Moon Manicures
The 3.1 Phillip Lim Nails by Angi Wingle Reverse the French Design
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Avian-Inspired Manicures
The Beauty Department 'Robin's Egg' Nails Tutorial is Gorgeous
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Cherry Blossom Manicures
The Arizona Tea Nails by Cutepolish are Sunny and Refreshing
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DIY Wacky Manicures
Nail Rock's Nail Wraps Save You Money From the Salon
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Fashionista Fingertips
Sophy Robson Creates Designer Nails Emblazoned With Logos
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Newspaper Nails
Cute Polish Shows You How to Sport the Headlines as a Manicure
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Pastel Mosaic Manicures
The Fashion Magazine 'Valentino' Nails are Summery
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Playful French Manicures
The Beauty Department 'Fun with French' Tutorial is Cute
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Disco Ball Nails
Katy Perry's Manicure at the MTV Europe Music Awards
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Earthy Leaf-Embellished Manicures
The Clossette DIY Terrarium Nails Tutorial is Eco-Inspired
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Zipper Nails
Finland'S Laura Sofia Koski's Intense Manicures are Wild
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Layered Metallic Nail Art
The ‘Gilded Fade Manicure’ Coats Colors in an Ombre Fashion
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Rocker Chic Matte Nail Polish
KO Flatte by Knock Out Cosmetics For Girlie Goth Nails
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Painted Musical Fingertips
These Rhythmic Manicures by Cutepolish are Simple and Cute
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LED Manicures
Shizuka New York Offers Gel Manicures Using LEDs Instead of UVs
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Dark Sky Manicures
This Tutorial for Van Gogh Nail Art Features a Starry Night
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Ancient Ruins-Inspired Nails
The BYS Cracked Nail Polish Will Crack Up Your Style
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Lacy Fingernails
The Konad Nail Art Stamper Creates Romance for Nails
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DIY Jeweled Nails
The 'Who Needs a Ring?' Manicure by Jasmine Smith is Adorable
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DIY Metallic-Fading Manicures
This Autumn Ombre Nail Art is Simple and Posh for the Holidays
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Bordered Gradual Nails
The Fashion Magazine 'Ombre Outline' Manicure is a New Take on Shades
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Menacing Undead Manicures
The Nail Buff Zombie Hands Tutorial Takes an Eerie Approach to Pampering
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Gothic-Embroidered Manicures
Lucian Matis Fall 2012 Collection Showcases Fake Lace Nails
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Cinematic Golden Nails
The OPI 007 Collection Features a Shimmering 18 Karat Gold Top Coat
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Frilled Frock Nail Paint
The Anna Sui Holiday Nail Polish Bottles Look Like a Party Dress
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Highlighter-Hued Manicures
The Neon DIY Spring Ombre Nails Combine Contrasting Colors
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Diamond-Studded Nails
Cherish...ME is Offering Iced Manicures for $51,000
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Vaudeville Nail Polish
The OPI 'Burlesque' Collections Will Bring Sultry Glam to Your Nails
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Marvelous Beaded Manicures
The Dashing Diva Black Caviar Nails is Stylishly Daring
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Business Fashion Manicures
The Shirt Collar Nail Designs are a Nice Edition to Your Power Suit
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Glittery Holiday Nails
Maybelline New York Unveils Limited Edition Sequin Nail Polish
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Daring Fingernails
Hot Tip For Your Tips: Go Bold With Dark Shades or Vibrant Brights
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Reversed Couture Manicures
The Chanel Half Moon Nails Design Flips the Classic French Look
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Color-Changing Nails
Kiss Nails' Press-Ons Will Change Hue in the Sunlight
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Lush's 2025 Halloween Collection is Party-Ready
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A Ma Maniére and Nike Launch a Hand Wash Cold Colorway
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Tha Aging Disgracefully Collection by Manic Panic Celebrates Grays
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OPI's New Sheer Gel Shade 'Put It In Airplane Mode' is Viral
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The Lights Lacquer Core Collection Has 12 Hues
Playful False Nails
Digi Beauty is a Bold Collab Offering Ultra-Playful Nail Art
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The Aprés x Liquid Death Collab Shares Essentials for Killer Nails
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Beetles Gel Polish Runs the Taste of Spring Event
Sunlight-Reactive Nail Polishes
Chillhouse's Forever Wear Chill Paint Needs No Lamp for Curing
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Tactile Gel Manicures
Braille Nails Brings Braille into Nail Salons to Boost Beauty Inclusivity
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The 'little X-MAS WONDER Advent Calendar' Contains 24 Pieces
Night QSR Campaigns
The Mcdonald’s Night Posters Turn Post-Party Cravings into Glowing Urban Art
Bird-Inspired Ethereal Cosmetic Collections
Guerlain's Fall 2025 Majestic Feathers Line is Chic
Self-Care Wellness Sets
Grace & Stella’s Self-Care Essentials Glow This Valentine’s Day
New Years Specific Campaigns
Dove’s Unready for Anything Campaign Celebrates End-of-Night Rituals
Nail Polish Brand Expansions
Nails.INC Polishes Rollout into Canadian Retail Stores
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Revlon Canada Introduced Limited-Edition Holiday Kits
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OPI Celebrated its 45th Anniversary with an Immersive Event
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The Gourmet Grocery Collection Inspired Baked by Melissa and essie
Home-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Sally Beauty Debuts the Holiday Beauty at Home Campaign
Color-Changing Shower Gels
Lush's Cherry Pop Goes from Green to Romantic Red for Valentine's Day
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Alexander McQueen Launched a 2025 Lunar New Year Campaign
Citrus-Inspired Press-Ons
The Sumo Citrus x Chillhouse Collection Simplifies Summer Manicures
Lunar New Year Homeware
The IKEA FÖSSTA 2026 Capsule Marks the Lunar New Year with Décor
AI-Generated Nail Polishes
Blank Beauty Creates Custom Nail Polish Shades with Stunning Accuracy
Portable Nail Balms
essences's JUICY NAIL Nail Balm Nourishes Nails on the Go
Playful Holiday Candle Lines
Candier Spotlights Its Aesthetically Driven Holiday Candle Collection
Color-Centric Makeup Experiences
e.l.f Beauty's color e.l.f.nalysis Suggests Flattering Shades
AI Nail Designers
Artinails Generates Custom AI Nail Art Designs for Professionals & Enthusiasts
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
Nail Polish Restaurant Partnerships
OPI and Wingstop Partnered to Encourage Manicures and Snacking
Customizable At-Home Nail Solutions
KISS Products Inc. Has Introduced Its Spring 2025 Lineup
Opulent Nail Polish Calendars
The Beetles Christmas Advent Calendar Features Golden Motifs
Modular Nail Systems
Modul's Nails are Designed to Click On and Click Off
Kid-Friendly Press-On Nails
Pressies by Olive & June are Designed and Fitted for Kids and Tweens
Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs
Aldi Dropped a Festival-Inspired Nail Art Collection
Candle Jar Redesign Updates
Yankee Candle Introduces a Modern Candle Design with Nostalgic Details
Protective Nail Care Treatments
Fiabila's SPF50+ Nude Veil Features UVA/UVB Nail Guard Tech
Innovative Nail Product Collections
Le Mini Macaron Has Recently Unveiled Several Nail Products
Self-Care Spa Parties
Lush Spa Parties Make an Event Out of Pampering & Wellness
Liquid Nail Patch Products
Essie is Marketing Its Groundbreaking Break Fix Liquid Nail Patch
Pastry Chef-Approved Nail Polishes
The Sally Hansen x Dominique Ansel Nail Edit Kits are Chic
DIY Semi-Permanent Hair Colors
Manic Panic Has Launched the Inter-Gel-Actic Box Kits
Science-Driven Nail Care Systems
Dazzle Dry Has Been Recognized Fast Company for Its Innovation
Spooky Nail Polish Sets
Beetles Gel Polish's Scream on Halloween Gift Box is a Special Collectible
Disco-Glamour Beauty Collections
Studio 54 Inspired Valentino Beauty's Rendez-Vous Ivory Range
Culturally Enriched Jewelry Lines
Swarovski Debuts New Pieces for the 2025 Diwali Season
Luminous Gloss-Inspired Installations
e.l.f. Cosmetics x NYLON Partner for a Miami Art Week Piece
Customizable Nail Polish Kits
Blank Beauty Offers a Build-A-Box Bundle Option
Sunset-Inspired Blushes
MAC Cosmetics' Strobe Beam Liquid Blush Comes in Warm Reds, Mauves & More
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Beetles Gel Polish Launches the Beetles So In Love Valentine Collection
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Sally Hansen Good. Kind. Pure. Enchanted Meadows Collection is Chic
Rich Functional Nail Polishes
Bio Sculpture Has Introduced The Deep Edit Collection
Men's Temporary Nails
Talons are World's First Designer Nails Engineered for Men
Glittering New Years Drinks
Dutch Bros is Encouraging People to Add Shine to Their Favorite Drinks
Maximalist Evening Clutches
The McQueen Evening Clutch Capsule is Chic and Extravagant
Hand-Cast Crystal Glowing Lamps
Tom Fereday Designs the Nola Lamp for Australian Brand Nau
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Charlotte Tilbury Unveiled Lunar New Year Lipsticks
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Sparkling Nail Support Polishes
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Magnetic Nail Polish Strips
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Blurring Nail Treatments
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At-Home Gel Polish Systems
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