20 nail designs to mark the Chinese New Year
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Xīn Nián Kuài Lè!
(Happy New Year!)
To celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dragon, beginning 10 February 2024, we’ve rounded up some striking Chinese New Year nail art designs to help you channel the spirit of the dragon. With plenty of bold red and gold hues and daring dragon details, get ready for our eye-catching round-up below…
Dagenham nail pro, @alittlelesstatty, welcomes the Lunar New Year with this red and gold design.
Julie Quinn Cornes of @beautifulyoubyju crafts a 3D dragon across nails.
Nail artist, @clarahnails, adds floral touches to this striking black and gold style with dainty peonies, alongside a dragon and phoenix design.
@cult_claws adds gold chrome details to this Chinese New Year nail design.
Chicago’s @finger_paints_nailart uses a glittering green base for this dragon-style nail look, adding 3D details with crystals and a scaly reptilian feature nail.
This daring dragon design by @grabbersbymiks is the perfect way to embrace the dragon’s confidence for Chinese New Year. It uses 3D details alongside shimmering red crystals for an extreme dragon wing look.
Sydney-based nail artist, @hashtag.awesome.nails, embodies the spirit of the dragon through a watchful eye.
@jadekeodesigns leans into the 3D nail trend with bold gold embellishments.
Taking inspiration from the Chinese New Year, @janshands_bournemouth shows off their range of skills with fine details.
Nail artist, Beth, at @kayciekylesalon.bristol created this eye-catching red mix and match look.
Year of the Dragon design by @misashton.
Nat McMains, aka @nailphases, serves up a playful twist on traditional Chinese art, using a bold red base for a fun Year of the Dragon-themed design.
This design by @nailsbyryoko embraces the celebration in a bold contrasting style, with a pink and blue dragon surrounded by bright yellow flames and delicate floral details.
@nonaphilippa stays on-trend with this cool chrome design, creating a rainbow chrome dragon over a milky base.
@pknaill embraces the Year of the Dragon in style, adding a bold red dragon design over matte black tips.
Award-winning nail artist, @scarlett_senternailartist, pairs 3D elements, including a textured dragon, with Chinese lettering.
Home studio owner, @strawberrymilknailsx, serves up a pretty pastel twist on dragon nails, with a soft ombré background.
This Year of the Dragon-themed design comes courtesy of @tadaima.nailart.
San Diego nail stylist, @tendrehands, welcomes the Chinese New Year with this colourful hand-painted dragon design.
@the_detailed_nail adds gold chrome to this Chinese New Year nail design.
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