Lilac and lavender manicure: the trend for summer-2024
If you're looking for a color that's close to pink but just as fun, might we suggest purple? The color of royalty (plus Taylor Swift and Prince) adds a unique touch to any beauty look—including a manicure. From hyacinth to lilac, lavender to plum, there are countless shades to choose from. And when it comes to art, nothing stuns more than purple flowers, butterflies, or French tips. So, step up your mani game this season by rocking a regal hue that will get you compliments left and right.
Keep scrolling for 17 purple nail designs we plan on copying stat.
01 Abstract Plum
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Go for something abstract and fun in the form of a plum mani. With swirly designs and negative space, this nail art is impossibly chic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
07 Glitter Florals
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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.
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.
09 Gradient French Tips
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A French manicure in gradient shades of purple and chic pearl details? This set is about as elegant as it gets.
10 Milky Lavender
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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.
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.
12 Sparkly Rhinestone Flowers
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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.
13 Simple and Solid
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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.
14 Lavender Haze
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Dreamy and romantic only begin to describe the vibes of this detailed look. Itty bitty bows gather the lavender bouquets at the stems, adding a coquette touch.
15 Faded French
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This isn't your average take on the salon classic. Faded French designs feature a glitter polish fading down towards the cuticle, with a bold crescent layer on top—like this purple number.
16 Pressed Florals
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Pressed petals (in this case, those of a yellow and purple pansy) get a new lease on life when paired on a shimmery glitter base coat.
17 Creamy French
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The most minimalsitic of manicurists will adore this take on a French manicure, which simply swaps out the typically nude or pink base color for a creamy lilac.
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