17 Short New Year's Eve Nail Ideas That Are a Party for Your Fingertips

A little sparkle goes a long way.

No night brings more pressure to have fun than New Year's Eve. There's every type of festivity and fete to ring in the new year, and choosing the right look for the evening is a serious decision. There's a good chance your outfit includes sequins, metallics, or velvet (since those options scream winter winners). Why should your nails be left out? Every detail counts on a big night—and that goes for your nails, too.

Whether you're looking for something subtle or all-out festive, options abound. Even better: You don't have to have long nails to get in on the action. To prove it, we've rounded up the best short New Year's Eve manicures to ring in the new year. From silver and gold to glitter and chrome, scroll to find your perfect manicure for watching the ball drop.

Sparkle and Shine

Instead of all-over glitter, opt for an ombré effect for a dazzling design. You might want to eschew the DIY and take this one to a pro to get the balance right.

Rainbow Bright

As if glittery rainbows aren't joyful enough, each finger in this shimmery set is adorned with a star. To add a celestial touch to your manicure, try the Deco Miami Sticker Sheet in Stars in Your Eyes ($10).

Glazed Glow

Though many nail trends have come and gone since glazed donut nails hit the scene, the look is still going strong—and there's no better time to embrace its gorgeous glimmer than New Year's Eve.

Cue the Confetti

Ready to cue the confetti? With this pink framed set, your nails will be on standby all night.

Silver Linings

Walk the line with a single strip of bling. Even though it’s a simple design, it delivers plenty of payoff.

Black Tie

Make sure your nails are dressed for a formal occasion, too, with this trifecta of festive hues. Manicurist Betina Goldstein used three polishes from Chanel's winter 2023 Le Vernis collection: Tuxedo, White Silk, and Sequins ($32 each).

Haute Pink

Barbie Pink was undoubtedly the color of 2023, so send the year off in style with a mani that celebrates the ubiquitous hue in chrome.

Silver Streak

The options with silver polish are endless, as this mismatched mani proves. Sticking to one color keeps it cohesive.

Gold Trim

Go for the gold with this sophisticated spin on a French manicure. Plus, this look is an easy DIY: All you need is French manicure guides, a neutral or clear gloss for your base, and gold chrome polish for your tips.

Squiggle Wiggles

Make silver polish shine even brighter with a fun, squiggly design outlined in bright pops of polish.

Mixed Metals

Who says you have to choose between silver and gold? A fun variation on a French manicure, the thin gold tips on this set are deliciously dainty.

Starry Night

Let chrome work its magic on a manicure with stars and swirled tips. This set is more than worthy of the biggest party of the year.

All That Glitters

Give the ball drop some competition with this glorious, glittery manicure that's a party for your fingertips. Goldstein used CND World's Over the Top Effects in Gold Party to get the look.

What a Star

It doesn't get more festive than gold chrome stars. A soft pink base keeps the look grounded.

Precious Gems

Who doesn't want more jewels? Nude polish is taken to the next level when adorned with little gemstones.

Pastel Perfection

Between shimmering pastels, multicolored gemstones, and chrome hearts (among other details), these short nails are endlessly celebratory—and we're here for it.

Shimmer and Wave

Half multidimensional glitter, half "your nails but better" base (with silver chrome squiggles thrown in for good measure), this manicure is 100 percent festive.

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