75+ Fun Purple and Orange Nail Designs and Ideas
Are you sitting in a nail salon, deciding what new crazy color to try next. Why not try Purple and Orange Nail Designs?
What a perfect combination. Purple and orange is a really interesting pairing that is grossly under-represented but always looks great.
From simple two-tone styles to intricate patterned art, this article features so many options.
Check out these 75 Purple and Orange Nail Designs to inspire your next manicure.
Simple Orange and Purple Combos
Throw yourself headfirst into the fiery world of orange and purple nail art – a striking shade combo that’s actually rather versatile in the everyday.
Aside from being on-trend, these basic color combos are easy to do yourself, and can be very impactful.
You could alternate the colors across each nail to create a youthful, sporty look; or you could employ a gradient effect to create a darker evening look.
Bold Patterned Designs
Bright orange and purple polish along with striking patterned designs will spice up your look if you want to stand out from the crowd.
Get experimental by applying abstract shapes, zigzags or other geometrical patterns.
Combine colors of purple and orange in a gradient effect and add black outlines to your nail art ideas to make it appear more bold.
Gold or silver accents add sophistication to a summer manicure.
Remember, the point of bold patterned designs is that they should be completely custom and unique to you.
Classic Striped Styles
Take your first brave steps into the striped styles. It’s the detail that counts.
This trend is about as classic as it gets.
It’s as much about those colors as it is about learning how to produce six stripes without smudging your design.
Choosing Your Stripe Colors
Although you may imagine that figuring out the perfect color palette seems daunting, it should actually be fun.
These colors are a fun palette of possibilities for nail ideas that are trendy and exciting.
Pair your purple nails with a rich royal hue, and you will ooze sophistication.
A bright, citrusy orange nail polish, on the other hand, will achieve a playful look.
The key is to experiment with the wildest combinations of colors that suit your personal style and mood.
Creating Perfect Stripes
Let’s start with the perfect stripe, a classic nail art fashion that’s in for every season.
To start, ensure your nails are manicure-ready, clean and buffed.
Paint one area your favorite vivid orange. Then pick your perfect purple. These are the colors we are going to use today.
Next, take your stripe brush, and brush it into the orange polish sweeping it from the bottom to the tip of your nail.
Keep your hand as still as possible and let the brush do the rest.
Now repeat this pattern with the lavender, placing those stripes just as you like.
If you’re willing to take the time, this chevron vertical stripe nail art design will set you up for a completely unique manicure.
Elegant Ombre Inspirations
A perfect blend of purple and orange nails can create the perfect transition of colors. Ombre Nails are in everywhere.
Paint your nails in deep purple for the base color, and fade it into an intense orange.
The result is a classy, trendy nail look that is elegant and playful at the same time.
If you want to give an extra dose of ombre, you can apply glitter or metallic accents to your design to create a little extra sparkle.
You are the artist, after all, and these sophisticated ombre ideas are your canvas.
Halloween Themed Designs
On Halloween, you could turn your nails into a haunted house by painting spider webs or pumpkin carvings on them.
Don’t forget glow-in-the-dark décor for a spine-tingling surprise when the lights go out.
Spooky Spider Web Nails
What about turning your nails into a spooky spider-webbed canvas for Halloween?
This trendy DIY Halloween nail art is definitely going to spook all your friends at any eerie Halloween gathering..
A purple and orange ombre manicure would make for some spooky, festive Halloween magic.
Coat your nails in black to provide a stunning backdrop for your web. A steady hand would be required to do the delicate web work.
You could even glue a little rhinestone to the middle of the web.
Pumpkin Inspired Nail Art
Pumpkins are next on the Halloween runway.
A glint of sparkly orange nail polish forms the backdrop, inviting you in to decorate with your spooky inspo.
Add touches of rich black, maybe a Jack-o’-lantern’s smile or trailing vines around your fingernails.
You can go as minimalist or as in-your-face as you like.
Paint just one exaggerated pumpkin sitting alone on your ring finger or something more subtle with a minuscule gourd on each fingernail.
Ghostly Glow-in-the-Dark Designs
If pumpkin-inspired designs are your go-to Halloween nails, don’t knock the creepy cool of a little glowing nail art.
It pairs the drama of orange nail polish with the appeal of glow-in-the-dark paint to make your nails glow like a jack-o-lantern under an overhead light.
Here are some ghostly design ideas we can’t get enough of:
- Work on the thumb first, so you don’t mess up the others; use an orange acrylic nail as a base. Once dry, drizzle a layer of glow-in-the-dark paint over the top.
- Do you like ghosts? Pair neon orange with a ghostly white or light pink, and create stencils of cute or scary ghosts that light up in the dark.
- To create an easy and chic look, paint every other nail with neon orange and glow-in-the-dark polish.
Spring Inspired Ideas
When the days begin to lengthen and the flowers start to bud, we’ve got purple and orange nail designs perfect for the spring.
Embrace spring inspired ideas by incorporating pastel or neutral hues into your mani.
How about a gradient of pastel purple on the thumb to fiery sunset orange on the pinky?
Paint your nails orange and purple with a gold foil design for an elegant look.
Floral Purple and Orange Art
Get ready for spring floral vibes. We are talking purple and orange nail art in full bloom here!
You’ll love the look of soft purple flowers against a sunset orange background.
You could also chose a white background and paint flowers of both colors on your fingertips.
Choosing Your Colors
Between the vibrant spectrum of floral purple and orange nail art, you’ve got to pick tones that not only speak to your style but complement your skin.
Here’s a guideline for your color quest:
- Lighter orange shades go best with fair skin, because they act to warm it.
- Medium shades of orange are versatile, complementing both fair and dark skin tones.
- If you are feeling more adventurous, also consider a deep blazing orange for a dramatic effect.
The secret to the perfect floral purple and orange nail art is all down to the colors you choose. So try and experiment, and let your nails bloom!
Floral Design Execution
After you’ve chosen the right shades of purple and orange for your skin tone and personal style, use your creativity to paint on your floral nail art design.
Start with a bare nail, then place small purple petals at the base of each nail with a thin brush.
This will make the resulting orange nails look even more radiant due to the contrast.
Then, draw delicate orange or brown stems connecting your flowers.
You’re making a fashion-savvy decision guaranteed to inspire your next mani.
Glittery Nail Designs
A few sprinkles of glitter is all it takes to make ordinary manicures extraordinarily beautiful.
To get the look, consider the following:
- Start with a base coat of purple or orange. Let it dry before proceeding.
- Painting tips: leave two nails without polish for a subtle touch. Add a glitter top coat, a complementary color to make your nails stand out even more.
- Cover your design with a clear top coat. That will keep it from getting ruined by the elements.
Geometric Nail Art Ideas
Geometric nail art is made simple with the use of shapes and colors.
Be resourceful with the shapes and colors used.
For instance, you can turn your nails into a fascinating canvas, with a wide variety of bold and amazing patterns, such as sharp angles and precise lines.
If you prefer to fly under the radar, go for alternating purple and orange stripes; but if you want to stand out, try a multi-tonal geometric mosaic.
There is nothing like two-toned or three-toned designs to take your nails to the next level.
Matte Finish Inspirations
Here you can find matte finish accent nails that can help to elevate any purple and orange combination.
There’s something so fresh about matte nails, giving your favorite color combinations a contemporary edge.
Here are some matte finish inspirations to get your creativity flowing:
- Add glossy orange to a matte purple base and see if the two textures create a playful effect.
- A matte orange decoration with purple geometric designs can freshen up the usual shiny finish.
- Gradient-effect backgrounds work for a more subtle aesthetic.
So stop worrying and dive into the inky depths of matte nails.
Two-tone Nail Design
If you’re in the mood to experiment with nail art, two-toned nail designs should be your next nail look.
You could lacquer half your nail glossy purple and the other half matte orange, producing a vibrating effect.
Opt for a harsher, angular effect by striping or diagonally or zigzagging.
You could have a million combinations of nails with purple and orange.
Not only are these nail art ideas fun to try, you can also show off another aspect of your creativity through them.
French Tips With a Twist
Bye bye white, why not put a funky spin on the French manicure with pops of purple and orange?
This look is for the person who always wants to stand out and make a statement with their manicure.
Here are three ideas to get you started:
- Go for a super-solid french tip in fiery orange with a thin line of purple underneath.
- Try a gradient where the purple smoothly transitions into orange on the tip.
- Go for a funky twist with alternating orange and purple tips on each nail.
Creative Abstract Nail Art
Let’s stir your imagination with creative abstract nail art.
Picture your nails as a canvas, and remember that we’re all artists who can make our nails more interesting by painting them.
Try a design with swirly purples and blots of orange on a nude base. Abstract nail can mean anything you want them to.
It’s about choosing the perfect color combinations and turning them into trendy, eye-catching designs.
Abstract Art Techniques
Try nail art based on abstract art – because you can make it up to suit your mood, your colors and your style.
Use abstract art techniques to get unique nail art. Here are some techniques you can try:
- Swirl Mani: Swirl two or more colors of polish together with a thin brush or a toothpick. You’ll get a stylish marble effect.
- Dotting: Abstract patterns using a ‘dotting tool’ are simple yet effective.
- Sponging: Want some texture? Just dip a sponge into your manicure and dab it all over your nail to create gradient or ombre effects.
Choosing Colors and Tools
Once you get the hang of these abstractions, you’re ready to conduct the business of color selection and instrument-gathering.
Pick your canvas first. The bolder the better, as in deep purple and fizzing orange nail polish.
Look for high-quality brands that ensure long-lasting color and richness of tone.
Consider whether you’re going to rock acrylics or go au natural with these digits.
Finally gather your tools. Get yourself several brushes, dotting tools and sponges for different effects.
Don’t stinge on the final coat. That is your sealant that will see your masterpiece through.
With your colors and tools at the ready, artistic expression awaits!
Textured 3D Nail Designs
Explore textured designs on 3D nails with orange and purple as your color combo.
Start with a base of bright orange. Gradually grow a gorgeous purple out into being an orange ombre. Then comes the texture.
This can be accomplished with:
- Raised Polka Dots: Using a dotting tool, create small raised dots in contrasting colors.
- Sequins or glitter: Polish polytetrafluoroethylene on porous substrates by embedding small sequins or glitters.
- Embossed Patterns: With a fine brush, paint on a design, then emboss for 3D effect.
Embrace the vibrancy of textured 3D nail designs, and let your creativity shine.
Unconventional Nail Art Ideas
Bring out your inner creative artist and use your nails as canvas to nail down these unconventional nail art ideas.
From purple to orange nails, there are many ways to bring brightness to your nail designs.
There are no rules when you dare to go down the road of crazy nail art ideas.
Fashion is not about conforming. It’s about having fun and creating a unique look.
You have the freedom to make unique and quirky nails as long as it makes you feel good, and as long as it will coordinate with your outfit.
Time To Try These Yourself
My goodness, with 75+ purple and orange nail designs to choose from, you have so many choices!
Whether you fancy the traditional simplicity of a sweet French mani, or a little spunk from a pattern, there’s something for absolutely everyone!
If a subtle ombre or a classic stripe is more your thing, you’re in luck.
Try an all-out Halloween theme or go with an unexpected twist on geometric designs.
Take your time choosing what look will beautifully complete your purple and orange nail design.
Let yourself play around with these inspirations. After all, all that matters is that you have fun!
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