Purple Nail Designs

Purple is a great but often under used colour, especially when it comes to purple nail designs. There just aren’t that many! Trust us, we’ve looked. Purple isn’t actually found in nature, it’s a man-made colour , and frequently associated with royalty, as well as being well liked amongst creative types, which may explain why it has become increasingly popular amongst nail artists. Both rare and regal, purple is feminine and goes with almost any outfit.

In Europe and America, purple is the color most associated with vanity, extravagance, and individualism. Among the seven major sins, it represents vanity. It is a color which is used to attract attention. Purple also has been known to have positive affects on your mood, calming nerves and providing a uplift in the wearers mood. And if you’re born in February then it’s your birthstone – so the perfect time to rock some awesome purple nails.

Whilst there are quite a few purple nail polishes there doesn’t seem to be much in the way of purple nail designs or ideas. So we’ve decided to bring you some gorgeous purple designs that will let you indulge in your purple fantasies and inspire you to create your own purple nails.

If you’re not convinced or uncertain about how to use purple on your nails then these manicures will give you all the inspiration you need. Whether you prefer a deeper plum and violet or a brighter lilac, we’re sure you’ll find a design that matches your mood or style. There are lots of different shades of purples available, meaning you can keep your designs fresh and new. Using purple glitter is creates a fantastic look, as does adding crystals and jewels. Even nail art works on purple polish. There are so many options available to you!

And as there aren’t that many designs around, there’s a good chance that the purple design you choose will be new and unique to your friends and people around you, no doubt gaining you lots of positive comments.

If you want to copy the designs for your own nails you can follow the links in the description of each design to find the polish and accessories that were used. Or alternatively print out the design you want and take it to your local salon.

Also if you have any of your own purple or other designs then you can submit your nail designs and we’ll feature them on our users nail section!

Purple Nail Designs Gallery

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