January 19 Nail ideas to start 2025 well

A new year is approaching. We use nail polish to express only good things in 2025. From success and money to love and good vibes. using your nails To set the tone for next year. Even a simple white mani has meaning (Hello, color magic)—Maybe it’s a quiet plea for peace, or maybe it represents starting the new year with a clean slate. Bold, subdued, bright? neutralNo matter what your style is, you can find a way to incorporate your 2025 goals into your nails.

To kick off the year, we’ve rounded up 19 of our favorite nail ideas to try in January.

1.Winter milky white

While some may see a shimmering white manicure, we think of it as a manifestation of a bright new year (and a really chic set, we love winter white).

Let’s take a look: To recreate it, try Holo Taco’s Milky White Shimmer ($14). It has a subtle shimmer throughout the sheer formula.

2.Velvet gold

Try a bold gold shimmering manicure for a rich 2025. Literally everything you touch shines.

Let’s take a look: You can get the same fuzzy velvet effect with gold magnetic polish. We love ILPN’s cashmere holographic nail polish ($13). It’s a little more beige than the gold above, but gives a very similar effect.

3. In front of everyone’s smiles

If “just good vibes” was a manicure, this would definitely be it. I love how the colorful faces are so fun.

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Let’s take a look: Ciaté London x Smiley World Stick-On Nail Stickers ($18) are an easy way to recreate this fun mane look. No polishing required.

4. Lucky red

You can’t go wrong with a perfectly bold red. Additionally, it is a lucky color in Chinese culture and sets the perfect tone for the coming year.

Let’s take a look: Everyone should add the classic cherry red to their collection. We’re big fans of OPI Nail Polish’s Big Apple Red ($12).

5. Bejeweled

Take a page out of Taylor Swift’s book and brighten up the whole place with a perfectly bejeweled manicure. These jewels are really fun and I love the unexpected combination style.

Let’s take a look: Start with a barely-there pink like Essie’s Nail Polish in Minimalistic ($10), then create clusters of gems on each nail using a pack of multicolored flatback gems ($10) from Amazon. Don’t place too much emphasis on making each nail look the same. It’s fun to see change.

6. Pink aura

We’re sure pink Aura nails represent a lot of love, right? Even if they don’t, they’re cute as hell.

Let’s take a look: To recreate this aura nail, you will need two shades of pink. Start by painting the outside a baby pink (we like Essie’s nail polish in Pillow Talk the Talk ($10)), then paint the center of the nail with a shade of Essie’s nail polish in Suit You Swell ($10). Apply pinky violet.

7. Chrome on Chrome

Go bold with not one, but two chrome manicure styles (one on each hand). The new year is all about abundance.

Let’s take a look: This Beatles Chrome Nail Powder Set ($10) has both chrome shades you need for this chic manicure, plus six other colors.

8.Icy Finish

We love this magical winter manicure. The roads are empty and remind me of a perfect snowy day, when everything is covered with a delicate white blanket.

Let’s take a look: After applying the nude polish base, use a makeup sponge to apply white nail polish to the top third of each nail. Next, carefully dot on a silver metallic glitter polish, like Essie Metallics Nail Polish in Set in Stones ($10).

9. Clean and fresh swirls

Bring some whimsy and fun into 2025 with an elevated swirl manicure like this one. If you’re looking for something a little bolder, swap out the white for your favorite color.

Let’s take a look: To recreate those delicate swirls and curls, you’ll need a good set of nail art brushes. We recommend the Maniology Nail Tool Set ($16), which comes with eight double-sided brushes and dots.

10. Rosy New Year

Could you please accept this rose? And this? And this? I understand. I like the two gold ones on the ring finger here. There’s something about the whole mani that makes it feel special.

Let’s take a look: While you’ll leave detailed nail art to the pros, you can also recreate a chic, last-minute base color with an ultra-sheer pastel pink like Limo-Scene’s Essie Nail Polish ($10).

11. Modern French

Classic French cuisine is refreshed with a clearly modern twist on trends. Start with a bold black tip and add an ultra-thin shimmering silver outline underneath. A great way to add a little shine and sparkle to your manicure.

get Look: Create your perfect French with Amazon’s French Tips Sticker Guide ($7). This will ensure that all lines are perfectly symmetrical.

12. Slate gray

Dark gray is one of our favorite winter nail colors, and we love the dimensional look of this slate gray. The changing tones add visual interest that some darker colors don’t have.

Let’s take a look: Recreate this subtle slate gray with Chanel’s longwear nail color 189 Phenomene ($32).

13.Top shine

There’s something very classy and chic about this manicure. It is particularly characterized by the organic glow that appears around the tip. Pair it with a milky soft pink base color to create a soft impression.

Let’s take a look: Holo Taco’s Everything Taco Nail Topper ($13) creates the perfect duochrome shine effect.

14. Starry winter night

The barely-there base perfectly complements these stars and gems, keeping them from looking too overwhelming or outlandish. The result is a very chic nail art.

Let’s take a look: Keep things simple with our favorite nail art hack: well-placed nail stickers. You can easily recreate this mani with a set of star stickers ($5) from Amazon.

15. Gold plated tip

For the new year, why not swap out your usual white French tips for metallic gold? Equal parts bold and understated, classic and cool.

Let’s take a look: Metallics are a little different, but OPI xPRESS/ON Metallic Mega Mix Press-on Nails from Read My Tips ($14) makes it easy to mimic a French manicure without the need for drying time.

16. Sparkling negative space

Negative space manicure is always a good idea. We especially like the use of shimmering milky shades here instead of traditional nude colors.

Let’s take a look: OPI’s Nature Strong Manil Polish in Glowing Places ($13) is the perfect base color to recreate this mani. Next, use classic black polish to create free shapes on each nail.

17. Simple lines

Even the simplest design can look classy and chic if done right. These lines prove just that. Paired with a milky white base, this is the perfect understated nail art to start the new year in style.

Let’s take a look: I love how these Olive and June Milky Syrup Gradient Press-Ons ($10) perfectly mimic the base of this nail polish. The length and shape are perfect.

18. Sparkling Love

If you’re looking for love in 2025, these nails will help. Keep things simple with a nude base before applying gold details or small heart jewels.

Let’s take a look: Amazon’s Star Nail Stickers ($7) make a great base for adding heart gemstones.

19.Winter sky

This manicure is a stylish addition to dark winter nights. We love using glitter instead of clouds. This brings the winter magic to life.

Let’s take a look: Olive and June Long-Lasting Polish in Midnight Disco ($9) is the perfect color for the silver flecks on each nail.