10 Glitter Nail Ideas That Still Look Grown-Up
Glitter nail ideas: fine gold glitter, silver glitter tips, glitter French, glitter ombre, champagne sparkle and one glitter accent nail for the party season.
The palette
Glitter can look chic. The trick is fine glitter, one or two colours, and a placement that feels planned: a tip, a fade or a single accent nail.
These ten sets are made for party season but will work any time you want a little sparkle.
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1. Fine Gold Glitter
Sheer nude covered in very fine gold glitter.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Glitter
- Shade
- Gold glitter
- Salon level
- Easy
Would you wear this?
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2. Silver Glitter Tips
Sheer base with fine silver glitter on the tips.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Short
- Finish
- Glitter
- Shade
- Nude with silver
- Salon level
- Easy
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3. Glitter Ombre
Glitter that fades up from the tip.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Glitter
- Shade
- Nude to champagne
- Salon level
- Moderate
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4. Champagne Sparkle
All-over champagne glitter. Like a glass of fizz.
- Shape
- Oval
- Length
- Short
- Finish
- Glitter
- Shade
- Champagne
- Salon level
- Easy
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5. One Glitter Accent
Nude nails with one full glitter nail.
- Shape
- Squoval
- Length
- Short
- Finish
- Gloss and glitter
- Shade
- Nude with gold
- Salon level
- Easy
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6. Red Glitter
Deep red glitter for the holidays.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Glitter
- Shade
- Red glitter
- Salon level
- Easy
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7. Glitter Cuticle
Glitter at the base instead of the tip.
- Shape
- Oval
- Length
- Short
- Finish
- Glitter
- Shade
- Nude with silver base
- Salon level
- Moderate
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8. Black and Gold Glitter
Glossy black with a gold glitter tip.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Gloss and glitter
- Shade
- Black with gold
- Salon level
- Moderate
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9. Rose Gold Glitter
Pink-gold glitter. Soft and warm.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Short
- Finish
- Glitter
- Shade
- Rose gold
- Salon level
- Easy
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10. Sheer Silver Sparkle
A barely-there sprinkle of silver on milky white.
- Shape
- Oval
- Length
- Short
- Finish
- Glitter
- Shade
- Milky with silver
- Salon level
- Easy
If you are new to glitter, start with one accent nail or a glitter tip. It is easy to remove and it still feels festive.
For more party ideas, see New Year's Eve nails and gold nails.
Your questions, answered
How do I get glitter polish off?
Soak a cotton pad in acetone, press it on the nail for a minute, then slide it off. Foil wraps help with chunky glitter.
Does glitter polish chip less?
Often yes. Glitter hides small chips and wear, so it can look good for longer.
How do I make glitter nails look classy?
Use fine glitter, keep to one colour, and limit it to the tips, a fade or one accent nail.
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