31 Glitter Ombré Nail Designs For Your "Bejeweled" Era (2024)

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A little bit of sparkle and shine can bring joy to any outfit, but that doesn't mean you have to break out a pair of ruby red slippers–instead, we suggest incorporating some pizzazz by way of your beauty look. Whether we're going full Euphoria with face jewels or adding tinsel to our hair, we always get a serotonin boost when we add a little pop of something decorative. Of course, we'd be remiss not to mention sparkly manicures—especially glitter gradient nails.

This fun take on a more classic ombré features some form of a glitter grade—that can mean starting from the tip down à la French manicure or from the base for an inverted option. The design options are endless, especially when you factor in all the nail polish colors, textures, and glitter types to chase from. Consider this your grown-up arts and crafts project but for your nails.

We could wax poetic about glitter all day, and since we know we're not the only ones who swoon over anything sparkly, we rounded up 31 of our favorite glitter gradient nail looks. From minimalistic takes with a tiny dash of shine to colorful manicures that would surely catch Taylor Swift's eye in a sold-out crowd; scroll below for our top looks.

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Gold-Dipped Ombré Nails

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With elegant glitter top of mind, we had to show you these gold-dipped beauties. They’re so sunny and warm—not to mention super easy to recreate. Start with a clear base coat and follow up with the gold glitter polish of your choice, painting only halfway up your nail. Thanks to the transparent nature of glitter polishes, it will naturally create a bit of a dispersed fade. Don’t forget the top coat!

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Subtle Ombré

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For those of you that love the idea of a grown-up glitter manicure but still want to keep it neutral, this subtle shimmer will be your best bet. To recreate the look, start with a base of OPI's Infinite Shine 2 Long Wear Lacquer in Snowfalling for You and top it off with the brand's Nail Lacquer in Naughty or Ice.

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Inverted Glitter Gradient

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Hoping for less of a French glitter ombré nail look and more of an allover glittery feel? You’ll be able to achieve such by inverting the glitter fade on every other nail.

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Exaggerated Glitter Effect

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If you're working with a super-subtle glitter polish and want to amp up the shine, simply draw on the sparkle effect by using a thin nail art brush.

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Glittery Stars

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If glittery ombré nails don't feel like enough, add rhinestone star charms for some extra oomph. It's simply a maximalist's dream.

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Starry Glitter Ombré

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Ready to kick it up a notch while keeping it neutral? This glitter ombré nail art idea features a translucent nude base covered with champagne-colored glitter and holographic star confetti. While it looks more in-depth, it’s still easy to recreate—the toughest part is adhering the stars (and that requires sticking them on top of semi-wet polish and topping off with a top coat).

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Silver Glitter Fade

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Here’s another neutral option to dip your tips into the glitter gradient nail trend. Start with a peachy nude base and top it off with silver glitter. Easy enough!

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Rose Gold Sparkles

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Still on the neutral end of the spectrum, this ombré glitter nail art idea features clear jelly tips covered in rose gold glitter and delicately painted white stars to make them look especially sparkly. We’re getting KiraKira vibes—anyone else?

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Midnight Confetti

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If you're seeking glitter nails to fulfill your Bejeweled era, than you won't mind this Midnights moment. On top of a clear base, little confetti sequin disks are hand placed to create a confetti ombré effect. What's not to love?

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Glittery Mauve Tips

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These holographic pink and purple nails remind us of a magical unicorn in the best way possible. The glitter finish is like the cherry on top of the perfect sundae.

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Icy Blue Gradient

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What's cooler than cool? Ice cold! That's the vibe this pale blue mani gives off. With an icicle-like gradient and dashes of sparkle and miniature rhinestones, this look is one for the books.

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Pink Holo

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Ombré French tips are taken next level when you opt for pink holographic glitter polish. The holographic shift includes shades of yellow and peach to create the most stunning visual effect.

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Icy Tipped Ombré

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Of course, glitter ombré nails have to have a bit of bling-bling star sparkle. The silver glitter, complete with shimmering hand-placed stars, makes this manicure look like a glistening snowflake.

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Confetti Ombré

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Quite possibly our favorite glitter gradient nails, these go beyond ultra-fine sparkles and bring colorful confetti into the mix. We’re getting major ‘90s vibes from these bright beauties.

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Bedazzled Ombré Glitter Nails

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On that same note, glitter doesn’t have to be the only shiny addition to your mani. Here, one Instagram user shows how a little extra sparkle goes a long way.

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French Nails with Reversed Ombré Glitter

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These oval-shaped nails are one of the most elevated takes on glitter ombré. Plus, the reversed gradient effect makes this French manicure pop even more.

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Chunky Glitter Ombré

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Also, let it be known, all glitters are fair game—including chunkier sparkles that might not create as subtle of a fade but will definitely achieve the same eye-catching allure.

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Candy-Colored Glitter

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Pink? Check. Purple? Check. Ombré glitter? Check, check, check! This colorful mani is a stunner because it combines color, glitter, and gradient art so well.

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Polka Dot Glitter Gradient

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Have fun with your mani by mixing in tiny polka dots—some glitter and some not—starting from the tip of your nail. The result is playful and outside the box.

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Ombré Acrylics

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While those with short nails can achieve miniature fades, those with longer nails can really show off an ombré glitter fade. Case in point: these ultra-long, square-tipped acrylics. Of course, you’ll need a manicurist’s help to bring these neutral-tinted stunners to life.

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Coffin-Shaped Ombré Glitter Nails

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Ombré glitter nails don’t have to be super subtle in their fade. Instead, you can opt for a glitter tip with just a few stray sparkles to complete the look.

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Baby Glitter Gradient

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Fans of the "clean" aesthetic will love this minimalistic take on the glitter gradient trend. Simply add a tiny bit of sparkle to your tips and apply a top coat—ta da!

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Purple Glitter Gradient

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Nude polish is elevated with an ombré chunky purple glitter. The fun, hand-painted sparkles really take the design to the next level.

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Rose Gold Glitter Ombré Nails

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Lightly dab rose gold polish on top of your favorite pale pink nail polish for this playful and pretty look.

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Lavender Tips

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With a simple glitter base and lavender ombré tips, you get the best of both worlds; demure nail art with eye-catching shimmer.

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Chunky Glitter Gradient

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Make a statement with assorted chunks of glitter. Pack it heavily on the tip and slowly make your way to the base.

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Long Nude Ombré Glitter Nails

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Just because you want a neutral base doesn’t mean you have to pick a run-of-the-mill glitter. Here, you can see how rose gold-tinted holographic glitter will add extra allure to your ombré nails.

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Icy Ombré

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These blue-tipped glitter ombré nails are a winter must. To snag the icy vibe, be sure to buy the Nails Inc. Nail Porn Nail Polish Duo, which was used to create the look.

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Crystal Glitter Gradient

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A glittery gradient with iridescent rhinestones gives the appearance of literal crystals. This manicure brings good vibes and lots of compliments.

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Glistening in Gold

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This glittery ombré French stuns in shimmery gold. Use BIAB like @nailtherapy.co to keep your natural nails strong as your mani grows.

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Ombré Creamsicles

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The orange ombré tips instantly make us think of delicious orange creamsicles. Instead of opting for shimmer on every nail, we love the combo of shimmer and matte polish @anetaujwary opted for.