These 15 Taylor Swift Manicures Have as Much Range as Her Music

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Taylor Swift is reached unmatched success as of late, between the Eras Tour, the record-breaking streaming numbers of The Tortured Poets Department album, and countless standout style moments through it all. One of the best parts of her music is its sheer range—almost everyone can find a song or album that resonates—and it turns out that the star has been doing just the same with her manis. Swift is a fan of short, simple manicures that are easy to recreate at home (ahead of a concert or otherwise), but never boring: She's embraced everything from Eras-inspired mismatched manis to chrome-tinged sparkle to statement shades galore. Ahead, see 15 standout Taylor Swift manicures from over the years, and get ready to take your DIY game to the next level.

Eras Skittle Mani

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Swift has worn mismatched manis more than a few times, and this one representing her first ten eras has quickly become an iconic look that countless fans have recreated ahead of attending concerts. As we said when she debuted the mani, each nail represents one of her albums, starting from her left pinky.Taylor Swift is mint green, Fearless is sparkling gold, Speak Now is plum, Red is (obviously) red, 1989 is turquoise or light blue, Reputation is black, Lover is glitzy pink, Folklore is gray, Evermore is creamy beige, and finally, she used navy with iridescent turquoise sparkles to represent Midnights.

Disco Mani

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For her 34th birthday, Swift stepped out in New York City with a short, disco-inspired silver glitter mani. For a similar look, try the Manucurist Paris Disco Green Natural Nail Polish ($14).

2024 Super Bowl Mani

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Swift ditched the bleachers to congratulate Travis Kelce after his Super Bowl win back in February. There, she showed off coordinating red lipstick and white nails, which she picked to subtly support the Chiefs on their big night.

Barbie Pink Nails

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For a more playful mani, try copying Swift's glittery millennial pink nail look. She rocked the Barbie-approved mani on an outing to Nobu in NYC.

Liquid Gold Nails

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Swift showed up to the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards rocking a Reputation-themed ensemble, complete with a high-shine gold mani. To DIY the look, use Chanel’s Le Vernis ($32) in the shade Phénix.

Mismatched Purple Mani

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What looks like an average mismatched mani is actually an ode to the modern music icon's eras. The way Swifties see it, this purple-tinted nail look is Speak Now in mani form—and the way we see it, it's an easy DIY.

Smoky Chrome Teal Nails

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Upon first glance, you might think that Swift's 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards mani was charcoal chrome. After closer inspection, though, we learned that it was actually a short smoky teal mani—just another of the star's many illusions.

Midnight Blue Mani

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Speaking of Midnights, Swift rocked an album-coded navy chrome mani to the 2023 Grammy Awards. For a similar look, try using Chanel's Le Vernis ($32) in the shade Fugueuse.

Metallic Christmas Mani

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While she's now a musical megastar, Swift once lived on a Christmas tree farm, so it's no surprise she likes to get a little festive with her holiday manis. In December 2023, she stepped out in New York City rocking a metallic red and green nail look.

Renaissance Tips

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Swift understood the assignment when she attended Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour film premiere in London. To celebrate the occasion, she wore a glittering silver gown with a matching metallic silver mani.

Champagne Shimmer Glazed Donut Mani

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Swift truly sparkled at the 2024 Golden Globes, pairing her lime green sequin Gucci gown with a champagne shimmer glazed donut mani. The look is proof that pairing multiple metallics is definitely a good idea if you want to be the life of the party.

Chiefs Mani

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Is it "So High School" to match your mani to your man's football team? Maybe—but Swift's dedication to supporting Kelce has been nothing short of influential. This time around, she showed off a shimmery red square mani while storming the field to celebrate the Chiefs' AFC Championship win.

Short Shimmery Nails

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Another instance in which Swift opted for a short shimmer nail look? The 2016 Grammys, when she stole the show in her iconic pink and orange two-piece gown.

Jet Black Mani

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At the 2013 Met Gala, Swift leaned into the "Punk: Chaos to Couture" theme by opting for a jet-black mani to top off her all-black ensemble. Recreate the look with the Gucci Glossy Nail Polish ($35) in the shade Black Crystal.

Ruby Red Mani

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Was the pop icon referencing her iconic 2012 album when she opted for this short red mani, or is she simply a fan of one of the most classic manicure colors of all time? We'll never know, but we love the stunning simplicity of this manicure.

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