Themed bachelorette parties are here to stay, and whether it's as simple as "garden party" or specific as "Western Barbie," packing for the party usually requires precise color palettes, costume accessories, and beauty products. So why not have fun with your bachelorette nails to complete the look? We've rounded up 40 looks to inspire, including cheeky nail art ideas, on-theme effects, and a handful of solids we think are the perfect nail color for the bachelorette party. Bookmark this page to show your nail artist at your pre-party appointment!
Milk Bath Nails
Every bachelorette party deserves a spa day, and this manicure is inspired by exactly that. Known as "milk bath nails," the look starts with a creamy base color and features florals that seem to float like they would in a dreamy tub. Here, creator Samantha Jade used dried flowers from Cirque Colors. (If scheduling allows, keep the mani fresh for the garden-party bridal shower.)
Pink Ombre Nails
A trio of OPI shades (Mod About You, Suzi Nails New Orlean, and Strawberry Margarita) was used to create a pretty pink ombre for this bride's bachelorette trip. It's ideal for a beach vacation: The tips mimic an oceanside sunset—with a feminine twist.
Glam Black & Gold
Book a bash over the New Year's Eve holiday and go all-in on glam for a black-tie night. A glittery black and gold mani is the perfect accompaniment, and this one is all about a high-shine finish.
An Iridescent French
Iridescence is trending in nail art, from glossy glazed doughnut nails to pearly finishes. Put a spin on the trend by using an iridescent polish (seen here: Mooncat's A Midsummer's Dream) as the tips for a fresh French manicure. Take it a step further by alternating iridescent and white tips.
Mix and Match
Why settle on just one type of nail art when you have five fingers to serve as canvases? Pick a theme and let each finger tell a story. "For her Tennessee bachelorette party, this bride wanted vibrant and girly pink-themed Western nails," says artist Whitney Underhill. "We combined various nail trends to create a unique look. Using a hot sparkly pink, pearly chrome, fun starbursts and cow print designs, we achieved a bright and playful manicure that perfectly captured the bride's vision. It was the perfect way to add a touch of glamour and personality to her special day."
Sharp Pink Nails
Sharper than the classic almond, these tips are filed to a fine point and hot, hot, hot in neon pink. They're a perfect girly style for a night (or nights!) on the town with your crew.
Confetti Nails
"The inspiration for this look was a fun, party style," says Pennsylvania nail artist Ashley Collins. "Something that was fun to look at and would sparkle on the beach or somewhere sunny." She started with a soft pink gel base coat, and ombre-faded chunky silver glitter down from the free edge of the nail. Then, she selected confetti nail sequins in different-sized circles and starbursts. "I applied a gel top coat and did not cure, and used tweezers to apply on the free edge down toward the cuticle," she says. "Then I applied a thick gel top coat to secure the sequins on the nail."
White Shimmer Nails
Subtle shimmer is the perfect bachelorette party upgrade for someone accustomed to natural pinks, nudes, and whites on her nails. This dip nail look was achieved with one coat of white as a base and two coats of white glitter polish.
Mrs. Nails
Brides, why not adorn your nails with Mrs.—or even your new monogram? Start with a milky white mani to apply the nail art to a clean base that's on-theme for the bachelorette. "The client wanted clean, shimmery, cute bridal nails," says manicurist Elizabeth Sayaseng of Nashville's Nail-ish Studio. "We settled on OPI's Funny Bunny for a soft and milky white base color and added in a dazzle of iridescent glitter. The nail art was kept to a minimum but done in black for some boldness."
Short Red Nails
No matter how on-trend they are, long nails are not for everyone. The good news? A classic red mani looks fabulous on any nail shape and length. For the bachelorette party, look for a hue with a hint of hot, rather than deep or maroon red; try The Gel Bottle's Candy.
Fashion-Inspired Nails
Creator Nicky turned to fashion for this floral nail art, inspired by her favorite fabric from Reformation. Recreate this floral look or bring along your favorite bachelorette party outfit to your nail appointment and see what your artist can dream up to mirror it.
