26 Amazing New Year’s Eve Nail Ideas

We combed through the Internet to find the coolest, minimalist nail designs to experiment with this New Year's Eve. They're fancy but simple!

They pair perfectly with a glass of bubbly.

By Maya Allen and Ruby Buddemeyer, Marie Claire

Somehow 2020 is already just days away, which means New Year’s Eve outfit planning begins now. And, of course, there's no better accessory than a really great manicure. For the beauty-obsessed, December 31 is the perfect excuse for ridiculously cool nail art. This year, we’re going with chic, minimalist designs with that little something extra, like speckled glitter and (tastefully) bejeweled cuticles. Below, we rounded up the 26 prettiest nail designs that will make ringing in New Year’s Eve feel like a party—even if you're just watching the ball drop on your couch with friends.

These rhinestone embellishments

A post shared by Madeline Poole (@mpnails) on Jul 11, 2019 at 1:04pm PDT

A rhinestone fantasy design made for those who want their nails to look like money (a.k.a. ME).

This "dip baby dip" design 

A post shared by Miss Pop (@misspopnails) on Jul 16, 2019 at 9:01am PDT

These red nails are anything but basic.

This low-key glitter 

A post shared by JINsoon (@jinsoon) on Jul 31, 2019 at 2:31pm PDT

This goes out to everyone who wants to keep it chill but still be on-theme.

This star-studded accent nail

A post shared by Olive & June (@oliveandjune) on Nov 24, 2019 at 4:01pm PST

This is what you call chic and understated with one pop of ~ extra ~.

These sparkly bubblegum nails

If wearing a literal party on your nails sounds like a vibe, get this.

This rainbow french

A post shared by Madeline Poole (@mpnails) on Mar 21, 2018 at 6:39am PDT

If you don't mind going into the new year indecisive as hell.

These rose gold accents 

A post shared by Madeline Poole (@mpnails) on Dec 30, 2016 at 6:20am PST

Fact: Rose gold will never do you wrong.

This metallic star design 

A post shared by Olive & June (@oliveandjune) on Dec 5, 2018 at 5:33pm PST

JIC you want to show off your holiday spirit with your nails.

 

These tiny glitter tips

A post shared by Olive & June (@oliveandjune) on Sep 20, 2018 at 4:58pm PDT

Are you more into neutral nails? A touch of glitter won't hurt!

This Swarovski strip mani 

A post shared by Madeline Poole (@mpnails) on Apr 5, 2017 at 4:19am PDT

Your nails don't need much else when they're coated in Swarovski crystals.

These champagne glitter nails

A post shared by Paintbox (@paintboxnails) on Jun 4, 2018 at 6:37pm PDT

Go all out with glitter this NYE, because why not?

This disco ball design

A post shared by Alicia Torello (@aliciatnails) on Nov 12, 2016 at 3:15pm PST

A manicure like this will make you want to dance.  

These metallic foil french tips

A post shared by Paintbox (@paintboxnails) on Nov 19, 2018 at 7:12pm PST

Want all eyes on your nails? Bingo! This bold foil design can be spotted from a mile away.

This simple, sparkly stripe

A post shared by Alicia Torello (@aliciatnails) on Mar 25, 2018 at 10:27am PDT

Minimalists will love this low-key chic design. 

These tinsel-inspired tips

A post shared by Paintbox (@paintboxnails) on Dec 9, 2017 at 10:41am PST

Silver sparkle for the win!

This matte-plum mani with gold accents

A post shared by Alicia Torello (@aliciatnails) on Nov 3, 2016 at 1:45pm PDT

An easy way to dress up this fall hue is with a pop of gold.

These royal-chrome nails 

A post shared by Madeline Poole (@mpnails) on Sep 17, 2017 at 4:11pm PDT

An unexpected twist for a holiday that's dominated by metallics.

 

This sparkly-matte combo

A post shared by IPSY (@ipsy) on Jul 27, 2017 at 3:18pm PDT

We'd like to name this design "When Opposites Attract."

This oxblood-stripe mani

A post shared by IPSY (@ipsy) on Nov 29, 2017 at 11:07am PST

Feeling a little edgy? Go with this oh-so-sharp design—it just requires some strategically placed nail tape.

These gold leaf nails

A post shared by IMARNI NAILS (@imarninails) on Jul 17, 2017 at 11:39am PDT

TFW you want your nails to feel festive and decadent.

This speckled-glitter mani

A post shared by essie (@essie) on Dec 9, 2017 at 8:56am PST

Here's proof glitter can look chill, too.

These festive, bright tips

A post shared by Paintbucket (@paintbucketnails) on Nov 13, 2017 at 3:58pm PST

A *fancy* french tip is more fun.

This navy and gold design

A post shared by CND (@cndworld) on Dec 5, 2017 at 7:54am PST

Sapphire + gold sparkle = party-ready nails.

These bejeweled cuticles 

A post shared by Park Eunkyung (@nail_unistella) on Dec 3, 2017 at 1:04am PST

I want to recreate this dripping-in-diamonds design ASAP.

This blush-pink and gold combo 

A post shared by Beautystack Gang (@beautystackgang) on Jul 26, 2017 at 10:24am PDT

NYE nail art that's still office-appropriate nail art for all the people who ran out of vacation days earlier this year.

These gold-lined, cranberry nails

A post shared by Nails.INC (@nailsinc) on Nov 19, 2017 at 4:33am PST

 

This isn't your average red mani.