As soon as Navratri fever is over, it’s time for Diwali to shine. And if you are a nail-girly then you have to get one of these Diwali nail art designs for the upcoming festive season. Not only are they going to be on point with the theme, but they are also going to be great conversation starters when you are trying to meet new people on the block. Thematic Ice-breaker much?
We, for one, love theme-based nails because they add that extra oomph we all can get behind. Diwali decoration on nails? Sign me up. So without further ado, there are 15 Diwali nail designs you can experiment with this year.
15 Diwali Nail Art Designs
1. Gold French Tips
If there are two nail art ideas that you can never go wrong with they are French tips and gold, now imagine a combination of these two. This Golden French Tip is a Diwali-inspired twist on the class French nails. Perfect for brown skin and the festive season, it is timeless yet inventive. Start with a clear coat and then add gold to your nail tips instead of the traditional white. You can go with the usual rounded tips, but this nail art design would look fab with some almond tips.
2. Gilded Ombre
Continuing with hints of gold, the next nail art for Diwali that we recommend is this gold ombre design. You can start with either a clear coat of a white base and add some gold on the edge of your nails. You can then take some clear paint and drag the gold towards the bottom of your nail for an imperfectly perfect ombre effect. It’s giving Kaju Katli but with golden paper.
3. Glam Pink
We are still not over the gold-obsessed Diwali nail art ideas, because here’s another one that you cannot miss. This one starts off with 2–3 coats of a blush pink base to get full coverage. Wait for it to dry then take a nail paint gel liner brush and dip it in gold nail paint, carefully draw 2–3 intersecting lines that imitate a star. You can add a small drop of white in the middle of the star for some definition. Nothing says Diwali more than twinkling stars on your nails.
4. Floral Bliss
Florals for Diwali? Count me in. The festive spirit gets in full swing when you can smell fresh marigolds, jasmine, and lilies in your homes, why not extend that beauty to your nails? If you don’t trust your fine art skills, use a few nail art tools and we promise you will get the perfect floral patterns.
5. Elegant Rangoli
Did we mention we love thematic nail art? Well, Rangoli art is as on the nose as it gets – and we love it. Nothing too complex, but a simple dot rangoli with an array of colours can be so beautiful, so elegant, just looking like a wow! Start with a nude base and add dots of different sizes and colours that give the appearance of a Rangoli.
6. Firecracker Frenzy
Burning firecrackers during Diwali was a huge part of our collective celebrations, Even though this tradition finds itself diminishing due to environmental and humanitarian reasons, we can still have a piece of it with us through our nails. Try this fiery nail art on a dark blue or black base that represents the night sky.
7. Mesmerising Metallics
Did you think we were over the gold frenzy? Think again, because these gold metallic nails are one for the gram. These shimmery, sophisticated nails are very easy to achieve at home. All you need is deep warm-toned gold nail paint. You can also add a coat of transparent paint for the metallic sheen.
8. Chic Negative Space
These half-moon designs will look super chic with your outfits as they play with the negative space on your nails. To get precise results you can put a small piece of half-moon tape at the bottom of your nails and start with red paint. Take your gel liner brush and give this nail paint a border to create well-defined boundaries. You can add an accent nail on one of the fingers for a festive look.
9. Viral Art
As everyone hangs this ocean-inspired resin art on their walls, be unique and recreate it on your nails this festive season. You can easily do this at home, all you need is a clear coat, white, blue, and some golf leaf or holographic gold paper. Start with a layer base, then add a layer of blue or forest green and some gold leaves to the blue. Finish with a layer of clear paint to keep everything in place.
10. Rainbow Glitterati Twist
What’s a festive season without a splash of colours and a dash of bling? Diwali calls for some glittery twist and these rainbow-inspired holographic nails are the right look for the festive season.
11. Black Beauty
Black nails never go out of style, even during festive seasons when black is usually considered inauspicious, they are not frowned upon as a nail paint choice. Elevate your basic blacks with some silver accents. Start with a black base, add some silver glitter at the lower end, and drag the paint up for a natural ombre effect.
12. Diyas For Diwali
These just might be the cutest nails you can get for Diwali, they are on-brand, elegant, and easy to draw with a nail brush. You can start with a simple white base, draw out a diya on one of your nails, and add some other simple patterns on the other nails.
13. Gold Geometry
If your style is more contemporary then opt for this geometric nail art design that combines the modernity of matte and geometry with the traditional gold detail. Start with any base colour of your choice and with the help of some tape create geometric patterns that will take your nails to the next level.
14. Mirrored Magic
French nails with a red and gold twist? Add some mirror details and we are good to go! These tiny mirrors will make your nails look so on theme, and no matter what your nail shape is, this nail art design looks great on all.
15. It Was All Yellow
Yellow is the colour of Diwali, with yellow flowers, decor, food items, and fireworks. Mix in this Indian yellow shade with some gold detail and you will have yourself a dazzling nail art for Diwali.
Parting Thoughts
Nails are an underrated part of the festivities, because when we think of Diwali we are almost always thinking of new clothes, shoes, and bags, it’s time to add new nails to the checklist this year. And what better way to elevate your nails than with some thematic nail art designs that will not let you down? From all gold metallic nails to red French tips, from rainbow glitterati to Rangoli-inspired nails, we have a design for everyone.
FAQs
1. How can I do Diwali nail art at home?>
File your nails well so the paint sticks to the base well, make sure your nails are smooth and there’s no texture that will make your nails look shabby. Start with your base layer and apply 2–3 layers of the same. Now add gold or silver strips or stick beads, pearls, or mirrors to make them more festive-esque.
2. What are some easy Diwali nail designs for beginners?
Some easy Diwali nail art designs for beginners are full gold metallic, gold French tips, geometric, and polka dots.
3. Can I use stickers for Diwali nail art?
Yes, of course, you can use stickers for Diwali nail art. Stickers will make sure every nail has the same pattern so you don’t have to freehand.
4. What nail shapes work best for Diwali nail art?
You can go for oval, squoval, round, and ballerina nails. We recommend keeping your nails medium-length if you are going to draw Rangolis, eat food with your hands, and even apply mehendi.
5. What are the latest Diwali nail art trends?
The latest Diwali nail art trends are gold French tips, full glitter nails, metallic ombre nails, white and gold polka dots, and geometric nails.
