40 glitter nail designs you're going to want to screenshot (2024)

For nails that shine brighter than Bellatrix's vault at Gringotts, you have to go with glitter. Sure, it will take you approximately 2 hours and 457 cotton pads to remove, but the struggle is most definitely worth it. Why? Because glitter nail polish is the easiest way to add some detail to your everyday manicure. Whether it's adding just a touch of sparkle to the tips, or a bit of shimmer to the cuticles, there are hundreds of different ways to wear the glitter trend.

Fancy brightening up a nude manicure? Why not try adding just a stripe of pink glitter down the centre of the nail? Check out London Nail Salon, Townhouse, if you need a little inspiration, they are masters when it comes to minimal (but magical) nail art.

Or if you want to get a little more experimental, be sure to follow Nail Artist, Betina Goldstein, her Instagram feed is packed with so many beautiful and minimal ideas (it's nail art gold, people).

We jest about glitter nails being a pain to remove but, in all honesty, it’s pretty simple. Just grab a wooden cuticle pusher, tin foil, acetone nail polish remover and a few bits of cotton ball. Then, cover your glittery nail(s) with the acetone-soaked cotton before wrapping with a bit of tin foil. Wait about ten minutes and then that should have loosened the polish enough to allow you to wipe it off, if not gently scratch off the rest with the wooden cuticle pusher. Don't be tempted to use a metal one as it will scratch your nail bed.

Still need a little more convincing? Whether you're looking for acrylic, polish, gel, or nail art inspiration, here's our edit of the very best glitter nail designs...

@TheHangEdit is one of our favourite nail accounts on Instagram and we love this holo take on her signature style.

If you're based in NYC we're incredibly jealous that you have Paint Box Nails on your doorstep. If you're planning a trip to the big apple, make sure you book in for this all over glitter moment.

Adding just a touch of glitter down the centre of the nail gives the appearance of longer nails, instantly.

You might not have got a Brits invite, but that doesn't mean you can't recreate Dua Lipa's iconic nails which were painted by Michelle Humphrey.

Try something a little more intricate like this ultra-precise glitter look.

If you can't face the removal process, make like Spa Nails in Teddington and add just a hint of iridescent glitter to give it that magic touch.

Fancy up your cuticles with a dusting of shimmer.

This ombre nude and silver glitter makes the perfect wedding manicure.

Not only is this manicure by @nailgalnat beautiful, but it's also proof that more is most definitely more.

Or why not add a few statement glitter flecks to your ring finger?

Just a tiny flash of glitter along the cuticle line gives a nude manicure a touch of sparkle.

Holographic glitter gives a snowflake-like shimmer.

As glitter nail polish has a thicker consistency, why not try blending multiple colours together.

Regardless of your relationship status right now, these love nails are downright adorable.

If you're scared of full on glitter, incorporate accents into your nail designs like this one.

The ultimate summer shade? Neon pink glitter.

Mix and match your polish textures, like this manicure which incorporates cream, metallic and glitter.

It doesn't all have to be about the ring finger, as this accent ombre manicure proves.

We love the uniqueness of this glitter placement design, definitely one worth booking an appointment for.

You don't always have to associate glitter with Christmas. Switch up your colours for your most summery manicure yet.