Stars Nail Designs to Add Magic to Your Outfit

Are you searching for stars nail designs to add magic to your outfit? That’s a perfect choice because star nails are trendy and timeless. Moreover, there are so many ways to personalize them.

Star nails can be simple or intricate, low-key or stunning. You can put a whole galaxy on your fingertips or add a few shooting stars as accents. Here are our favorite starry nail manicures to inspire you.

Top 12 Stars Nail Designs

Sugary Stars

 

We love these tastefully done nails with textured half-stars that resemble sugar-coated gummies. The muted colors counterbalance the big design. Then, the tiny white dots on the soft pink background tie it all together.

Gold Stars in a Chrome Sky

 

This design makes us think about superheroes or the Fourth of July. It's surprisingly easy to do at home, especially if you have chrome powder and star nail stickers. We especially love how some stars go right up to the edge of the nail as if they were part of a larger picture.

Black Stars and Glitter Tips

 

Here’s another stars nail design to do at home. You’ll need a neutral shade for the base, glitter polish for the tips, and a scattering of star stickers in different sizes.

If you want your manicure to really look out of this world, use flash glitter gel for the tips.

Dreamy Cloud Tips With Gold Stars

 

Isn’t this variation of a French manicure just adorable? It’s so elegant yet fun!

What’s more, it’s easy to give the stars a 3D texture. You don’t need acrylics or builder gel. Instead, paint them with emboss gel. It’s a thick, highly pigmented polish that has a touchable texture when it cures. (You’ll need a nail lamp to use it.) Then seal everything with a high-gloss top coat.

High-contrast Stars

 

This bold twist on the classic French manicure is sure to draw attention. While the neutral shades go with any outfit, the daring design gives the nails plenty of flair.

If you need more confidence about hand-painting stars, use a stencil or nail striping tape. Either way, remove the drawing aid before drying or curing the polish.

Summer Fun Star Nails

 

Neon nails are perfect for summertime. This star-studded design is playful and ready to party.

Keep your manicure looking new for longer and protect your nails with strengthener, gel base, and diamond top coat. And remember moisturizer after enjoying the pool or the beach. Lavis cuticle oil is our favorite brand because it’s fast-absorbing, nourishing, and comes in so many delicious scents.

Black Nails With Starry Accents

 

How did they make it look like the stars were embedded in the glossy black polish? It's like they are peeping through it.

The trick is to add an extra coat or two of glossy top gel for the illusion of depth.

Starred and Marbled Nails

 

Here are lots of tiny stars with a waxing crescent moon. The blue marbled background is pretty, but we wonder what would’ve happened with cat eye polish instead. The reflective pattern might have been even more mesmerizing.

If you haven’t tried magnetic cat eye polish yet, this brief video shows how it’s done.

Glow-in-the-dark Star Nails

 

Yes, glow-in-the-dark polish exists. These brightly-colored gels are hypnotic in the dark and under different types of light. Moreover, the super glossy finish lasts for 3 weeks.

Constellation Nails

 

Have your star nails show off your favorite constellation or zodiac sign. Celestial nails don't have to be complicated. This design uses black and white polish, a dotting pen or fine nail art brush, and a matte top coat.

Bright Stars and Pink Clouds

 

This delicate design has the clean aesthetic look that’s so hot right now. Plus, milky pink nails and cloud nails are both popular styles, so you'll get the trendiest nail styles in one manicure.

Galaxy Nails

 

You can do this look with three shades of polish, makeup sponges, and a thin brush. Sponge the blue and black polish on the nail. Then combine white and blue to make light blue for the cloudy parts. Finish with the nail brush and bright white polish for the stars and moon.

Remember that you’ll get better results if you take the time to properly prepare your natural nails first. Trim, shape, and buff them and push back the cuticles. Remove natural oil with acetone or rubbing alcohol and a lint-free wipe. Then use a base coat to protect against staining and strengthen the nails. When you finish the design and apply the top coat, cap the tip of the nail to guard against chipping.

Help: I Can’t Decide Which Stars Nail Design to Try First

We don’t know about you, but we get enthusiastic when we see so many pretty manicures. We want to try them all! How can you decide which design to wear first?

Our first suggestion is to think about upcoming events. If you have a vacation or some other fun activity planned, you may wish to match your manicure to what you'll wear or do.

Next, think about your skin tone and the colors you prefer to wear. If you like a particular design, you can always change the shades to suit.

Then, consider the statement you want to make. Are you in the mood for something bold, or do you prefer something subtle? Star nail designs can go either way.

As you'll recall, nail lacquer lasts about a week, but gels last two or three times that. Will this be a manicure you'll cherish or something to flirt with on a starry night?

Conclusion

Did you enjoy these stars nail designs to add magic to your outfit? There are so many different ways to personalize them. We wish we could see what you come up with!

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