It’s time to choose prom nails design. But how to make sure that it will be The One? Well, that’s what we are here for. We will gladly help. Overall, you need to take into account several aspects when hunting for the ideal nail art for prom.

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  • Browse all possible variants. Our gallery is full of trendy nail art ideas that work for this special occasion. See all options not to miss anything. Who knows, maybe the perfect nail design is hiding somewhere on the last page.
  • Keep in mind the occasion. It’s prom, so you do not have to restrict the extent of the boldness of your mani in any way. Go wild if you wish!
  • Remember about your outfit, makeup, and accessories. The mani should match all of these.
Now when you know the basics, let’s find your ideal mani for prom.

Pretty Glitter Nails

Silver Glitter Prom Nails
Gold Glitter French Maniqure Design
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What’s good about elegant nails is that they would probably match your dress disregarding its design and even color. Such mani comes in classic colors without intricate patterns.

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Patterned Prom Nails Art

Red Patterned Nails
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Patterned Prom Nails Art With Rhinestones #rhinestonesnails #patternednails
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Pointed Nails With Rose Gold Accents #rosegoldnails #rhinestonesnails
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And those who wish their mani to stand out can opt for luxury nails with patterns or patterned accent nails. Usually such nail art is created on artificial nails as they allow for more creativity, but if your natural nude nails are long, you do not have to get faux nails.

Ombre Prom Nails

 
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Prom is the event where you can rock any texture possible on your nails. As you can see here, from glossy to matte to ombre to sparkles and sequins, the pool of choice is rather wide.

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Matte Nails Designs

Nude Matte Nails
Pink Matte Prom Nails
 
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Grey Nails With Rhinestones #mattenails #rhinestonesnails
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Here you can observe exquisite nail art ideas for special occasions like prom. As you might notice, these nail designs are created on nails of different lengths to show you that your mani can be chic even if your nails are shorter.

Marble Nail Designs for Prom

 
Marble Nails with Gold Glitter
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Quartz Nail Art With Rhinestones #marblednails #rhinestonesnails
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Marble Nail Art With Geometric Pattern #marblenails #patternnails
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Marble nail art has become trendy not a long time ago but it is surprising how fast it enters fashionista's hearts. Acrylic nails that are done so that they resemble the marble texture are super cool.

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Rock Your Nude Nails

Nude Nails with Rhinestones
Nude Nails With Geometric Pattern #glitternails #nudenails
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Matte Nude Nails With Gold Rhinestones $mattenails #nudenails #rhinestonesnails
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Nude Nails With Glitter And Feather Art #nudenails #glitternails
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Matte Nude Nails With Silver Foil #mattenails #foilnails
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Credit photo: Instagram.com/chaunlegend Here is a thing to never forget: nude nails are appropriate for any formal occasion. And of course, prom is not an exception here. You can either go for the all-nude mani or spice it up with a pop of color.

Chic Rhinestones Nail Designs

Purple and White Nails with Rhinestones
Pink and White Nails with Rhinestones
White French Maniqure with Accented Nail
Cute Pink Prom Nails
 
Short Squoval Nails With Rhinestones #shortnails #rhinestonesnails
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White Sand Nails Design #sandnails #rhinestonesnails
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Elegant Nude Nails With Rhinestones #nudenails #rhinestonesnails
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Sparkly Nail Design With Glitter And Rhinestones #rhinestonesnails #glitternails
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Chic Designs for Prom Nails

FAQ: Prom Nails

Should I do my nails for prom?

The thing is, you will probably not want to schedule an appointment with your nail technician on the prom day. The day before the prom is ideal for taking care of your nails. Thus you will avoid the risk of damaging your nails. Also, be sure to apply extra clear nail polish coat to your nails on the day of the prom.

Should I get acrylics for prom?

Think over your nail design if you take the time to do everything else. Bare nails on the prom will look dull and uninteresting. Bright colors are a good choice. Opt for acrylics, no matter how long your nails actually are.

How do I know what nail polish to wear?

Choosing the right nail polish color means your nails should match your skin tone. Nude tones go well with fair skin, whereas pastel and light purple go well with darker skin. However, you can pop your nails in pink or blue regardless of your skin color.

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