New Year’s is fast approaching so now is the time to get on the search for what short New Year’s nail design you want to get done at your nail salon this year (or DIY). New Year’s nails call for sparkles, stars and shiny or dark colours so be prepared to see a lot of these things in this list of the best short New Year’s nail designs. Without further ado, let’s get started with our list of all the most chic short New Year’s nail designs to rock as you enter 2025!
1. Oval Silver Glittery French Tips
Nothing says New Year’s Eve like some silver sparkly nails.
This is such an elegant yet also glamorous nail design which is perfect for a New Year’s party.
2. Starry Nail Art
Nail art always makes for a fun way to make your nails REALLY fit the occasion.
If you are someone typically likes to get pink nail designs done at your nail salon, then this is a really great one to get done for NYE.
3. Navy With Gold Stars
This is SUCH a chic nail design which just has such a cool ‘midnight’ vibe to it.
If you want a set of nails which truly scream New Year’s Eve, this is a really great nail design to go for.
4. Deep Red With Pink Bows
This deep red nail design makes for the perfect nail design for those that are either not quite over the festive season during New Year’s or want a lowkey Christmas nail design which can see them through both Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
Side note: Deep red and bow nail art make for the ultimate elegant combination. 😌💅
5. Pearly Chrome
Does it get more glamorous than some pearly chrome nails?
If you want a sophisticated set of party nails then this nail design is definitely the way to go.
6. Galaxy Nails
Galaxy nails always make for a fun and cool set of nails that are perfect for special occasions.
This is the kind of nail design that you are sure to receive compliments on from the left, right and centre.
7. Black With Silver Glitter
Black sparkly nails are a New Year’s nails classic and is a nail design that you really can’t go wrong with.
You can also checkout these other black nail designs if you want a black nail design to see you through the transition to 2025.
8. Gold & Sparkly White Nails With Twinkling Stars Nail Art
Ok, these nails are ultra-glamorous and are truly red-carpet worthy.
Gold is always a great go-to nail colour for a special occasion. ✨
9. Gold, Purple & Sparkles Nail Pattern
More complicated nail patterns like this are obviously a lot more time consuming and hassle when you go to the nail salon but let’s face it… the end result is so worth it. 🤭
10. Chrome Pink French Tips With Silver Stars
Love how cute yet also chic these nails are!
If you have a special event on New Year’s Day itself this is a particuraly great nail design that will really stand out in the daytime.
11. Black & Sparkly Silver Ombre French Tips
Ombre nails always have such a luxurious look to them which makes them perfect for big events and this nail design is no exception. 🤩
12. Chrome Silver French Tips With Red Bows
This is a really trendy and chic nail design that your friends & family are sure to be obsessed with.
This is another nail design that could see you through both Christmas and New Year’s.
13. Blue Snowflake Nails
Winter nails like this make a lot of sense for a wintertime occasion like New Year’s and are maybe a better nail design to get done if you are going to be rocking the nail design for a few weeks. ❄️
14. Confetti Sparkles With Twinkling Stars Nail Art
Such a fun nail design that totally fits the occasion.
The subtle twinkly star nail art on these nails makes for the perfect finishing touch. *chef’s kiss* 👩🍳🤌
15. Chrome Gold French Tips & Bow Nail Art
This gold chrome is one of the ultimate colours for some party nails in my opinion. 🥹🫶
A nail design like this is sure to not go unnoticed so be prepared for A LOT of compliments on your nails. 💁♀️
16. Natural Short Sparkly French Tips
This is a very simple nail design that ticks all the boxes for what you want in your New Year’s nails… it’s elegant ✔️, chic ✔️ and has a little bit of sparkles ✔️🤭.
17. Silver With Gold Stars
This is one of my favourite short nail designs for anytime of the year, however, its shiny colour scheme definitely makes the nail design particularly perfect for some short New Year’s nails.
18. Pink & Purple Firework Nails
Firework nails are one of the prettiest (yet often most forgotten) party nail designs which always look great.
Sparkly pink and purple make for the ultimate girly colour combination. 💖
19. Sparkly Gold Tips With Gold Stars
This is such a pretty set of nails which make for the ultimate nail look to rock for the start of 2025. ⭐️
20. Black With Gold Night Sky Nail Art
Another really chic black nail design for your New Year’s Eve nails which fits the occasion perfectly.
Night sky nail art is SO perfect for New Year’s.
21. Red Nails With New Year’s Themed Nail Art
Ok, if you want a truly New Year’s nail design then you may want to consider recreating some of the nail art in this nail design for your own.
Something about having your nails literally say “2025” for New Year’s is just such a fun idea.
22. Dark Pink Chrome
Chrome nails of any sort are a great look for a party occasion like New Year’s and dark pink is one of the prettiest chrome colours you can get done. 💅
23. Glittery White Nails With Snowflakes
Another winter-y nail design that is perfect for late December and early January.
Snowflake nail art is such a must for your winter nails. 💁♀️
24. Dark Red & Black Nails With Clock Nail Art
This is such a cool and dark set of nails which definitely fits the mood for New Year’s.
Red, black, gold and white make for such a chic colour palette.
25. Sparkly White French Tips With Mini Gold Bow On Them
How can you not love the look of these mini bows on the end of the shiny French tips? 🥹🫶
This is definitely a favourite nail design of mine and is therefore such a great way to finish off this list.
Hope you liked these New Year’s nail designs and have found some inspiration for your New Year’s Eve nails! 🙂 You can find a more diverse list of nail designs with some short and some long in my other best New Year’s nails list. Thanks for reading!
