Looking for some purple nail inspiration? I’ve found 35 nail designs that cover all the bases; whether you’re feeling soft pastels or deep, moody tones, there’s something here to suit every mood and season. Let’s get those nails looking fabulous!
1. Pale Purple
Minimalist but not boring. These pale purple beauties are spring and summer perfection.
2. Floral Frenchies
Purple gradient French tips with delicate floral accents are flirty and fresh, perfect for matching the spring bloom.
3. Amethyst Nails
These amethyst-inspired nails are giving off major cool-girl energy. Perfect for any season.
4. Electric Purple
Bright and bold—electric purple mani is perfect for when you want all eyes on you. Summer approved.
5. Pastel Purple Swirls
Soft, swirly, and super cute. These pastel purple nails are your springtime besties for sure.
SEE ALSO: Swirl Nail Ideas for Your Next Mani
6. Strawberry Accents
Purple mani with strawberry accents—your nails are about to serve serious summer vibes!
7. Purple Aura
This purple aura mani is serving bold and moody vibes—just what you need to slay the colder months.
8. Pearl-Studded French
Class up those purple French tips with pearls—your go-to for a summer and spring glow-up!
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9. Swirled French
Say goodbye to boring French tips and hello to swirled purple gradients. Totally made for sunny days.
10. Dark Purple Chrome
Royal purple chrome nails because your nails need a little dark, shiny drama for fall and winter.
11. Purple on Purple
Why go basic with one purple when you can rock two? Mix light and dark shade for a look that’s totally fierce and fresh.
12. Periwinkle Nails
Soft periwinkle nails with white daisies—light, fresh, and perfect for when you’re ditching the winter coats.
13. Vivid Violet
Vivid violet shade will pop on your nails! Loud, bold, and ready to make an entrance anytime you are.
14. Light Lavender
Light lavender nails are great for any season, but they really shine in spring when you want something soft and polished.
15. Dark Purple
Dark purple nails are your winter and fall must-have. Deep, sultry, and give off a confident vibe without needing any extras.
16. Lilac Flowers
Lilac base with tiny florals—perfect for spring and early summer when you want to keep things fresh and flirty.
17. Soft Lilac & Purple Swirls
Light lilac nails meet dark purple swirls—ideal for spring or whenever you want to add a little twist to your pastel game.
18. Smokey Purple
Smokey purple nails are deep, sultry, and perfect for when you want a little fall drama without going full-on black.
SEE ALSO: Fall Nail Ideas You’ll Absolutely Love
19. Cherry Nails
French tips, but make ’em purple with cherry accents. Sweet, sassy, and totally summer.
SEE ALSO: Cherry Nail Ideas for Your Next Mani
20. Purple & Pink Aura
Summer aura nails in soft purple with a cheeky hint of pink for when you want that dreamy glow.
21. Purple Chrome
Purple chrome nails are a great choice for summer. Go ahead, turn heads and catch some rays!
SEE ALSO: Chrome Nail Ideas to Rock This Summer
22. Leopard Print
Get wild with purple leopard tips! They’ll add just the right amount of edge to any look, perfect for any season.
23. Mauve Jelly
Soft, semi-transparent mauve nails are ideal for a subtle, everyday look with a trendy jelly finish.
24. Dark & Light Purple
Balance your style with light and dark purple nails. Perfect for when you’re feeling both bold and soft at the same time.
25. Butterfly Nails
Light, airy, and a little bit whimsical, these purple butterfly nails are all about keeping it cute and dreamy.
26. Reverse French
Reverse French tips in purple? That’s the classic with a fab upgrade. Perfect for flaunting in the sun!
27. Lemon Nails
Fresh and zesty meets soft and sweet. Lemon accents on lavender French tips are basically summer on your nails.
28. Celestial French
Light purple celestial Frenchies are perfect for summer and spring, and when the days get darker, just switch up the color to match your mood.
29. Mix and Match
Mix and match different purple patterns on each nail. Funky summer nails for when you want to show off some personality.
30. Purple & Blue French
A blend of purple and blue tips for when you can’t choose between cool and cooler. Perfect summer Frenchies!
31. Pearly Lavender
Soft, shimmery, and elegant, these pearl-effect lavender nails will work for any spring occasion.
32. Dark Purple Flowers
Deep, plum purple with cute floral designs for that balance between dark and delicate. Ideal for fall or winter.
SEE ALSO: Floral Fall Nail Ideas You Have to Try
33. Marble Effect
Purple marble nails—great for any season when you’re feeling a bit extra and want your nails to match.
34. Velvet Nails
The velvet finish gives these nails a luxurious feel, topped off with gold charms for extra glam. Your go-to for winter or any fancy occasion.
35. Two-Tone Frenchies
Two tones of purple make this classic design fresh and modern. Great for a clean, chic look with a bit of personality.
And that’s a wrap on purple nail ideas! Let me know which ones you’re loving in the comments and don’t forget to share your faves on social media. Need more nail inspo? Check out our other posts for even more fabulous designs!
