Posted by Tran Khue
on November 20, 2024
Taylor Swift journeys through ten albums on stage while nail artists rep her musical evolution with mini masterpieces. Eras Tour nail art celebrates each epoch, from her country roots to R&B and the ever-popular pop tunes that everyone hums along to. Some designs hit all the high points while others focus on a single moment of musical brilliance. Even if you’re not a Swiftie, you can appreciate the passion behind these Taylor Swift nail ideas.
Quick Intro to the Eras
Have you seen Taylor’s Eras manicure? She posted an Instagram selfie with a different color on each fingertip. Beginning at the left pinky, each nail stands for one album. There’s light green for “Taylor Swift," gold for “Fearless", purple for “Speak Now", red for “Red”, blue-green for “1989", black for “Reputation", pink for “Lover", gray for “Folklore”, creamy white for “Evermore", and sparkly dark blue for “Midnights”. Of course, this look triggered the Skittles nails trend for Eras Tour designs.
Albums that Make up the Eras
- Taylor Swift, debut album in 2006, country music written when she was in high school
- Fearless, 2008, country with a pop influence, still the most award-winning country album ever, features her lucky number 13
- Speak Now, 2010, pop tunes with country roots all written by Taylor who now has a more glamorous look
- Red, 2012, a mix of pop and rock with a vintage look and catchy songs
- 1989, 2014, fully pop now with 80s influences, most award-winning pop album ever by any artist, contains number one single “Shake It Off”
- Reputation, 2017, moody vibes and bitter lyrics made this album a big hit, features the snake motif
- Lover, 2019, butterflies and pastel colors switched gears to a more positive feel
- Folklore, 2020, summertime storytelling with piano and beats during the beginning of the pandemic
- Evermore, 2020, wintry tales with lots of guitar
- Midnights, 2022, thirteen songs showing off how far she’s come
(Plus, new songs popping up in European Eras shows from Tortured Poets Department, 2024, failed relationships and female rage make for a darker theme with a shift to a black and white vintage style).
Beyond these albums, there are four more that may influence how an artist interprets Eras Tour nail art. Fearless, Red, Speak Now, and 1989 all co-exist in Taylor’s Versions since she re-recorded and released them after a dispute with her prior record company. Each of these albums has distinct color schemes and different key images from the originals.
Every (Nail) Era by Color
These concert nails stand for each of Taylor’s albums through Midnights.
Here are the signature shades for Taylor Swift Eras nails:
LDS Color Craze Gel Nail Polish - 503 Cucumber Mint - 0.5oz
LDS Gel Nail Polish - 162 Champagne
LDS Gel Polish - 041 Perfect Plum
Lavis Gel Nail Polish Duo - 220 Scarlet Colors - Real Red
LDS Gel Nail Polish - 027 Blue Or Green
Lavis Gel Nail Polish Duo - 159 Pink Colors - Paris Pink
Lavis Gel Nail Polish Duo - 075 Gray, Beige Colors - Cloudy Gray
Lavis Gel Nail Polish Duo - 145 Yellow Colors - Cottage Cream
Lavis Gel Nail Polish Duo - 218 Navy Colors - Morning Glory
Mirrorball Nails
Here are each of the Eras colors in a unique collage. It’s a salute to Taylor’s tribute to her fans, the song Mirrorball.
Selected Songs, Symbols, and Albums
Let’s be fair--not every Swiftie loves every song. Even Taylor herself has her favorites. She said that Lover is her all-time most beloved while Anti-Hero is also on the top ten list. It digs deeper into her insecurities than any other she has written.
Here the artist has made some Eras easy to recognize, like 1989, Evermore, Red, and Lover. You can see the snake for Reputation, too. Can you guess the rest?
Hand Painted Eras Nails
All the albums are here with original nail art tied to the album covers and selected songs. True Swifties can pick out which designs are Taylor’s Versions.
Friendship Bracelet Nails
What if you want a minimalist Taylor Swift manicure? These are cute Eras Tour nails that true fans instantly recognize. After all, she’s the one who made friendship bracelets cool again.
Low-Key Eras Tour Nail Art
Let’s imagine that someone loves Taylor Swift’s tunes but wants to keep it a secret. Here’s a sweet way to wear concert nails. It’s discreet but still popping with excitement. Each era has its own color surrounded by sparkling starbursts.
Midnights Era Nails
It’s the Eras Tour, but there’s no reason you can’t narrow it down to a single album or song. These Midnights nails celebrate the album with…you guessed it… thirteen songs. Galaxy nails like these work perfectly for concert nail art or as a fun upgrade to everyday wear.
Anti-Hero Nail Art
This design is dedicated to anyone who suffers in the middle of the night with memories of those they’ve ghosted!
Midnights Fan with Eras Frosting
Glittery navy blue polish is the ideal Midnights nail color. Then layer it with confetti in all the other album colors. Voilà, you’ll have a playful manicure in minutes! On short nails like these, you can even play along on the guitar!
The Reputation Era
We couldn’t resist these cat eye nails! Can you name this snake from Reputation? It’s Karyn. This giant inflatable serpent appeared on stage during the “Look What You Made Me Do” performances.
Why a snake? Some think it has to do with religion or mythology. Taylor herself explained that she and Karyn became instant friends because both felt misunderstood but understood each other.
Here’s another look at Karyn. What a great look for someone who has an edgier style.
Folklore and Evermore Nails
The twin pandemic albums have a cottagecore feel and that makes for cozy nail art.
Short Nails Lover
This soft ombre design matches the album cover, right down to the color of the hand-drawn heart.
Conclusion
Will you wear Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour nail art to one of the final shows? Or will you enjoy it as a nostalgic reminder of the best concert you’ve been to so far? Because soon there will be more albums to explore, more shows to see, and more nail designs to imagine! Drop by our store to find all the colors you need for every Era and every day to come.
Sources:
https://taylorswift.fandom.com/wiki/Taylor_Swift_Wiki
https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/taylor-swift-midnights-favorite-songs-written-1235148964/
https://www.setlist.fm/stats/average-setlist/taylor-swift-3bd6bc5c.html?year=2024