Explore bold and beautiful dark purple nail art for a chic and mysterious look.

Dark purple nails may immediately make you think of Halloween, but when done the right way, they can be a chic and versatile choice for any season.

This rich and mysterious hue, often associated with royalty, elegance, and the amethyst gemstone, is a perfect choice if you’re after a darker hue that’s different from a classic black mani. And if you’re attending the Eras tour, it’s of course the perfect color to complete a Midnights-inspired look!

So, whether you want to channel a luxurious vibe, elicit an air of mystery, or you’re simply looking for a chic everyday manicure, these 25 stunning nail art designs offer something for everyone. From shimmering glitter looks to minimalist manicures, these dark purple designs will elevate any outfit.

25 Beautiful Dark Purple Nails

1. Purple Glitter Ombre

This ombre design is just stunning, with a touch of glitter for a glamorous finish. The nails have a dark purple glittery tip and fade down to a pale pink base to create a striking look!

2. Eggplant Shimmer

We love the eggplant shade of this nail polish that is perfect for the fall season! The index and little fingers are painted with a glossy eggplant-purple polish, while the middle and ring fingers have a similar dark purple polish, but this time with the addition of a little shimmer that sparkles under the light.

3. Star Studded

Go for a fun and playful look with this star-studded NYE manicure. The nails each have a sheer pale pink base and are each finished with a purple glitter French tip and decorated with a lilac star for a statement look and to create an eye-catching manicure.

4. Glitter + French Tips

This manicure is so unique with the glitter polish carefully overlapping the chic French tips. The glossy nude base is finished with a black French tip, then half of the nail is covered in purple glitter, overlapping the French tip, but leaving a black stripe uncovered for a sleek and clean-cut look.

5. Plum Purple + Lilac

Combine your dark purple polish with a lighter purple shade for a contrasting look. Three fingers have been painted with a dark plum purple polish, while the ring finger has a wavy, half plum half lilac French tip, then the little finger is painted with glossy lilac polish – so pretty!

6. Purple Chrome

These purple chrome nails are just incredible and totally irresistible! Each of these long nails is coated in a shiny purple chrome, which really shines in the light, sparkling in light purple and blue tones. If you are looking for an attention-grabbing manicure, this purple chrome look is just what you need.

7. Reverse Aura Nails

Aura nails are so popular at the moment, which is why we love this unique reverse aura nail design. The usual aura nails have a dense color in the middle which fades to white by the outside edge of the nail, but this reverse aura manicure has a pale lilac tone in the middle which intensifies to a dark purple shade at the outside of the nail.

8. French Tips

This purple French tip manicure has a chic and sophisticated look, perfect for everyday wear. Two nails have been painted with a dark purple polish, while the little finger is painted in a lilac shade and the middle and ring fingers have a sheer pink base and are finished with purple French tips.

9. Amethyst Glitter

Go for glamour with this amethyst-toned glitter polish! This manicure is a great idea if you have a special event or occasion coming up and you want a sparkling, glam look. Each of the nails has been painted with an amethyst glitter that looks just gorgeous.

10. Rhinestone Stars

This rhinestone star nail design has an opulent, striking look with shimmering French tips and stunning embellishments. The nails start with a glossy nude base, then are finished with a shimmering dark purple French tip and decorated with gold stars that have multicolored rhinestones in the center.