Star nails are everywhere in 2025, and trust me, you’re going to want in on this trend. Whether you’re all about subtle and elegant or bold and dramatic, there’s a starry mani for every vibe. From galaxy-inspired designs to 3D celestial charms, we’re breaking down the hottest ways to rock stars on your nails this year. Let’s go.
1. Stars + Polka Dots
Brown and blue nails with stars and polka dots? This combo is everywhere in 2025 and no one’s complaining. We’re fully starstruck over here.
2. Silver Chrome Stars
Sheer milky white base (shimmer it up for extra twinkle) topped with silver chrome star art. It’s all soft and delicate, but the star power is REAL.
3. Green Star Art
Sheer milky base again, but we’re going green with the starry art and rhinestones everywhere. Full-on star-girl energy with a pop of color and sparkle.
4. Stars & Cat-Eye
Someone said “what if we made magnetic effect nails even MORE extra” and honestly? Vision. Pink cat-eye with silver starburst details is giving celestial glow-up.
5. Brown & Pink
One hand brown nails with pink stars, the other hand neutral pink with brown stars. The contrast is WORKING and you still get to stay in your neutral comfort zone.
6. Blue on Blue
Light blue base with sapphire stars on one hand, then flip it for the other hand because we love a good switcheroo. Out-of-this-world pretty and I’m not even being dramatic.
7. Dark Red & White
Alternate between full-coverage dark red nails and Frenchies, then slap a white star on every nail. Star nail art thrives on contrast and this color combo delivers.
8. Stars + Stripes
Navy blue as the main color and then start layering: leopard print, star accents, stripe art, and a few milky pink feature nails. Maximalist legend behavior.
9. Lavender & Lilac
Here’s a softer take on star-inspired nail art. Alternate between lilac and lavender nails, then paint on stars, bows, and blooming gel animal print. We’re cute AND cosmic today.
10. Celestial French Tips
Milky base, dark blue gradient French tips, silver chrome starbursts on top. Your classic French mani just went intergalactic – and she’s glowing.
11. Brown & White
Dark brown and white nails, then hit each with star art in contrasting colors. The drama is on point, the contrast is everything, and the impact? STELLAR (had to do it, lol).
12. Mismatched Nails
Mismatching is the name of the game here. Red and white as your base colors, and then go crazy with stars, 8-ball symbols, cheetah print, and ace card symbols.
13. Black & Silver
Neutral base with black French tips and silver star outlines on each nail. Dressy and festive star nails for any occasion that requires extra glam.
14. Pink & Burgundy
Here’s another trendy color combo I’m loving: pink and burgundy. Alternate them, add polka dots and stars. Cute and a little preppy – we love a versatile moment.
15. Neutral Starry Nails
Sheer nude base that actually matches your skin tone + gold celestial art = the formula for making a basic mani stop being boring. Sparkly and classy, we love to see it.
16. Stars & Aura Effect
This is trend-stacking at its finest. Black base for drama, light blue aura for glow effect, and silver stars at the cuticles to make everything pop like jewelry.
17. Stars & Rhinestones
Here is a clean-girl take on the star nail trend: milky white mani with silver starbursts and rhinestone centers on each nail. Add silver micro dots if you’re feeling extra sparkly.
18. Black & Red
Now THIS is drama I can get behind – black, red, and white star nails. The Pink Issue’s editor actually wore these and they’re so stunning it’s unfair to the rest of us.
19. Star & Moon Art
Dark blue base, silver star and moon art, rhinestones, and a few shimmery accent nails. Like the night sky on your fingertips – a total showstopper.
20. Brown & Gold
Can’t skip the fancy girlie combo – brown and gold. Alternate between brown French tips and aura nails, then throw gold star art on everything. Boujee behavior only.
21. Pink & Blue
Trendy girlie combo alert: pink and bold cobalt blue. Alternate between the two, then get creative and mix in stars, bows and animal print.
22. 3D Celestial Charms
Sheer base, black French tips, and gold celestial charms on every nail. This one’s your textured star mani moment – perfect for a special occasion or if you’re just feeling extra.
23. Stars & Animal Print
Deep red and white is your color combo and then go mixy-matchy: stars, animal print, outline art and gold micro beads. Fall/winter mani perfection.
24. Pink on Pink
Light pink base, hot pink star on each nail. That’s it, that’s the look. Perfect for spring and summer when you want star nails but make them girly and pretty.
25. Stars & Sun Art
Milky pink base, then we’re going all-in with chrome stars, sun art, leaf details, and colorful studs at the center of each star. A little boho, a little artsy, and 100% cute.
26. Black Star Art
Milky white base with a few black stars scattered on each nail. Simple but the contrast is doing all the work. Sometimes less IS more and this is proof.
27. Ombre & Starry Art
Classic pink and white ombre gradient but add gold star art on a few nails and suddenly your basic mani is actually worth posting. The glow-up is real.
28. Colorful Chrome Stars
Milky base, chrome stars in every color under the sun. This mani is fun, it’s vibrant, and it’s absolutely something I’d rock for NYE or my birthday.
29. Green & Gold
You want that bougie vibe but with a little celestial sparkle? Here it is – dark green French tips with gold chrome stars and a couple of negative space cutouts.
30. Gold Star Art
Milky base with gold glitter star art on top – our all-time go-to. Whether it’s Christmas, NYE, 4th of July, or just a random party, gold stars make it work for everything.
And that’s your star manicure lineup. Let me know your faves in the comments and don’t forget to share this post on socials.
