Fun Nail Designs

About fun nail designs

Fun nail designs are for the days when subtle is not the goal. Think fine glitter fades, shimmer top coats, bright color and festive accents for parties, holidays and vacations. The trick to keeping them wearable is balance: one statement per set. If the color is loud, keep the shape short. If the finish sparkles, keep the color simple. That way the manicure looks playful and still pulled together.

Fun nails work best when there is one clear idea per set. Choose a single theme, such as a color mix, a pattern or a small motif, and repeat it rather than combining several. Bright colors look cleaner on short and medium nails with a rounded edge. If you want the design to last beyond one weekend, keep the pattern to two accent nails and paint the rest in a matching solid color.

This collection currently holds 16 fun designs: the most common shapes are almond and round, most are short and medium in length, the usual finishes are glossy and glitter, the leading colors are burgundy and red.

Guides these designs come from

• Nails for a Black Dress: 10 Colors From Classic to Bold
• What Nails Go With a Red Dress? 10 Colors That Work
• Nails for a Green Dress: 10 Shades That Flatter
• Short Square Nail Designs: 10 Clean, Modern Ideas
• Short Almond Christmas Nails That Still Look Classy

Looking for something more specific? Combine this with a shape, color or occasion in the Nail Matcher, or go back to all nail designs.