Posted by Tran Khue
on January 13, 2025
Lavender is a true color chameleon. You can wear it anytime of the year, for any occasion. It fits in with so many other shades and even brings out the best in them. So, if you need inspiration for your next manicure, you’ll love these beautiful lavender nail ideas.
Lavender Nails
Let’s begin with a little background about the flower from which this color comes. Lavender is an evergreen shrub with gorgeous purple blooms. It’s native to the Mediterranean area and comes in varieties like French and English. You’re likely familiar with its scent if you’ve used lavender cuticle oil that would be a perfect companion for lavender nail art!
The flower is a potent natural remedy that is used to reduce stress and pain and improve sleep. Historically, Egyptians used it to preserve mummies and Romans took baths with it. It just so happens that the name “lavender” comes from the Latin word that means “to wash”.
If you love all things lavender, you’ll enjoy the LDS Lavender Dream Collection with purple hues for every complexion.
Holographic Lavender Nails
Spice up your pastel polish with a dusting of holographic powder. It adds an iridescent shine that will make your manicure mesmerizing.
Moreover, note how nicely lavender pairs with pink. It has a bluish tint, unlike another pale purple shade, lilac, which is a pinkish color.
LDS Pearl Cat Eye (CE) - Pearl Veil Cat Eye Collection
Silver Laser Holographic Chrome Powder - BJ175
Colors That Look Lovely with Lavender
There’s pure lavender, and then there are hues and tones near it on the color wheel, like lilac (pinker) and periwinkle (a little darker). When you’re brainstorming lavender nails ideas, what colors should you include?
First, be cautious when combining lavender with dark blue, lime green, fuchsia, red, or russet. These powerful colors may wash out the lavender. Instead, put lavender with
- Pastels like peach and yellow for a perky, cheerful feeling
- Mint green for freshnes
- Cream or ivory to feel soft and cozy
- Pale blue for a cool, calm look
- Gray for sophistication
- Now, what do you think of this lavender and orange design?
Chrome Lavender Nails
Isn’t it amazing what polishing lavender with chrome powder can do? The mirror shine gives it a futuristic feel and an extra glossy finish that feels like glass. Chrome is a good friend to lavender because both hint at luxury and refinement.
Purple Aura Nails
Purple signifies royalty, dignity, wisdom, and power. If that’s so, what does lavender mean? Because if you have purple aura nails, there might be lavender surrounding the center shade and blending into the edges. Will the lighter color alter the meaning?
The good news is that lavender is also related to nobility and wealth, but it’s pure and calm. Just looking at lavender can make a person feel more relaxed and peaceful. Therefore, it’s excellent for balancing purple’s ambition.
Lavender Marbled Nails
Here’s another way to enjoy purple and lavender side-by-side on your fingertips. Marbled nails are an attractive way to wear your favorite colors all at once. Also consider marbling lavender with metallics to add some zing.
LDS Gel Polish - 105 Purple Papa Razzi
Swirled Glitter and Lavender Nail Idea
Here’s a magical lavender manicure that looks like it came straight from Princess Celestia's kingdom in My Little Pony. The kawaii swirls of color and twinkling stars stand out beautifully on the nude base. Then, they are surrounded by purple fairy dust! A nostalgic look like this is definitely going to make people smile.
LDS Color Craze Gel Nail Polish - 766 Lavender Mist - 0.5oz
Metallic Designs for Lavender Nails
As you can see, silver is attractive on lavender. So is pure gold, by the way. This pastel shade becomes even more opulent when matched with metallics.
It looks like the artist had fun with popular nail designs here, including sunbursts, swirls, French tips, stars, auras, a heart, and coquette-style ballet shoelaces.
Cheerful Lavender Nails with Yellow Tips
You know you want to, so go ahead and do it: Put that lavender polish right next to something bright and cheerful and watch the colors battle for domination. But is it a fight or a fantasy blend? Will this color combo express your personality?
The hardest part may be finding outfits to match. Khaki and cream are sure bets and blue denim goes well. No matter what, this will be a memorable manicure.
LDS Nail Lacquer - 010 Lavender Ballad
LAVIS Nail Lacquer - 047 Sunflower Delight - 0.5oz
Lavender Haze Nails
What happens when you put a matte finish on purple nails? You end up with lavender haze! Whether or not you intended to channel Taylor Swift, this velvety shade is gorgeous. These pointy nails might be pastel, but they are powerful!
Lavender Nails for Every Season
Who says lavender is just for spring? This versatile shade adapts to every season!
Winter
When the first frost hits, it’s time to brush on the lavender polish with cool silver and pearly white. Imagine a lavender base with silver snowflakes or create a gradient from deep purple to lavender to white like a winter sunset. For holiday festivities, add glitter, rhinestones, or chrome. Lavender can even be the base under an evergreen Christmas tree.
Spring
Lavender is naturally a spring color. Layer it with soft green like the first leaves opening on the trees or add tiny cherry blossoms to float across your nails.
Summer
When temperatures soar, let your lavender keep you cool. Mix it with bright white or add touches of sea foam green or sky blue for a beachy feel. It’s also fun to use lavender with pearls for a mermaid effect.
Fall
When the leaves turn gold and red, warm up your lavender by pairing it with cream or taupe for a sophisticated autumn look. Gold foil will turn lavender into a sunny fall afternoon. Moreover, lavender adds a mystical touch to spooky season! Can you picture the elegant witch vibes when you add black metallic chrome stripes or spiders on a lavender base?
Conclusion
Now that you’ve browsed these lavender nails ideas, what masterpiece will you create? Stock up on lavender polish and more in our store and enjoy free shipping on your order!
Source:
https://www.adobe.com/express/colors/lavender
https://www.figma.com/colors/lavender/
https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20960-1