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Nudes and muted shade nail polish? We don't think so. Not tonight at least — it's New Year's Eve, the most fun and celebratory holiday we have, and your New Year's nails should reflect that over-the-top energy. So if you're looking for some metallic polish that will shine brighter than the Waterford crystal-encrusted ball that drops in Times Square, you've come to the right place. We have rounded up the boldest, brightest, and shiniest nail polish shades for you to wear while ringing in 2021.
From holographic colors to cheetah print, these nail colors and designs are sure to make you the life of your New Year's Eve party — even if it's a virtual party. Oh, and the best part? They'll all look great holding a flute of champagne.
New Year's Cartoon Nails
These black-and-sparkly nails can also pass for a Christmas design, if you want to make the most out of your manicure.
Dot Manicure
This simple circular design is festive without being too difficult to recreate on your own.
Bright Red Nails
This manicure is bright, bold and fun — just like your new year will (hopefully) be.
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Half-and-Half Nails
The secret to this look? Use nail tape to get clean lines for the half of your nail that you use polish.
Rainbow Nails
If you want a design that will definiely make you happy going into 2021, go with a different color on each nail to create a rainbow look.
Stripe Nails
Choose one color, then add some nail tape to get clean lines for this manicure.
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Gold Foil Nails
A simple swirl of gold foil over any color of your choice is an easy way to up the wow factor.
A Sliver of Silver
To make your glitter polish look modern and mature, apply it in this abstract, blotted pattern.
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Ciao Nails
The Italian saying means hello and goodbye — so you can say ciao to 2020 and ciao to 2021!
Mini Moons Nails
This manicure will be all the more impressive if you can actually stay up until midnight. Try nail stickers to get an even, consistent moon shape on every nail.
Holographic Nails
Shiny and fun, this holographic nail polish just screams NYE to us.
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One with Glitter
Pick two nails to do in glitter to complement a bold shade that's on the others.
Metallic Gold Nails
Shiny and metallic, you'll fit right in with the New Year Eve's party decor.
Studded Nails
Nails deserve accessories, too. Adding tiny studs or gems in a polka dot pattern is a simple way to elevate any manicure.
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Watercolor Nails
A marbled watercolor effect like this one is a great way to soften the transition between multicolored nails.
Cheetah Girl Nails
Hey, we've embraced the cheetah print renaissance in all other aspects of fashion, why not nails too?
Golden Tipped Nails
This golden-tipped French manicure may be the most subtle way to show off your sparkle.
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Glittery Pink Nails
Another take on the holographic trend, these not quite see-through, millennial pink nails are a great way to do glitter.
Celestial Nails
Golden moon and star nail stickers look simply bewitching against a navy blue base. After all, it is Capricorn season!
Katie Bourque
As an Editorial Fellow for Good Housekeeping, Katie covers health, beauty, home, and pop culture. Outside of the office, you can find her killing it on the karaoke machine or listening to true crime podcasts.
