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Plum perfect: 38 purple nail designs & products to get your creative juices flowing

By Jess Watts | 23 August 2025 | News, Products & Treatments, Trends

Plum nail design, image courtesy of Instagram.com/press_reset_nails

According to WGSN’s Global Colour Forecast, purple is set to be a big hit. The report states: “Purple is a culturally emotive colour with links to royalty, love, mystery and spirituality.”

Enter plum: a universally loved fruit and stunning nail shade. Plum is incredibly versatile; the hue can be worn as a vampy nod towards the cooler months, or a sweet sigh looking back on summer.

Plant a seed of inspiration with these nail designs and product recommendations…

Image courtesy of Instagram.com/matejanova
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/matejanova
CND Shellac Gel Polish in Secret Diary, www.sweetsquared.com
CND Shellac™ Gel Polish in Secret Diary, www.sweetsquared.com
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/natmaloneynailartist
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/natmaloneynailartist
Gelish soak off gel polish in bella's vampire, www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk
Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish in Bella’s Vampire, www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/thenaillologist
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/thenaillologist
Glitterbels Coloured Acrylic in Purple Rain, www.glitterbels.com
Glitterbels Coloured Acrylic Powder in Purple Rain, www.glitterbels.com
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/topcoatchronicles
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/topcoatchronicles
Halo Gel Polish in Goddess, www.purenails.co.uk
Halo Gel Polish in Goddess, www.purenails.co.uk
Image courtesy of Instgram.com/the_beauty_shed_by_michelle_
Image courtesy of Instgram.com/the_beauty_shed_by_michelle_
The Manicure Company Gel Polish in Pepperberry, www.themanicurecompany.com
The Manicure Company Gel Polish in Pepperberry, www.themanicurecompany.com
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/nailsbypaulin
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/nailsbypaulin
Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer in Love Me Like A Vamp, www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk
Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer in Love Me Like A Vamp, www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk
Image courtesy of instagram.com:yoganic belgrage beauty yoga
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/yoganic_belgrage__beauty_yoga
Artistic nail lacquer in fierce, www.sweetsquared.com
Artistic Colour Revolution Nail Lacquer in Fierce, www.sweetsquared.com
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/nailsbyminahanh
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/nailsbyminhanh
OPI Nail Lacquer in O Suzi Mio, uk.wella.professionalstore.com
OPI Nail Lacquer in O Suzi Mio, uk.wella.professionalstore.com
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/kezz2107
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/kezz2107
NailKind Nail Polish in Disco Diva, www.nailkind.com
NailKind Nail Polish in Disco Diva, www.nailkind.com
Monika nails
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/monika__nails
Light Elegance Color Gel in Missing You Madly, www.lightelegance.com
Light Elegance UV/LED Gel in Missing You Madly, www.lightelegance.com
Nailsbytickaz
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/nailsbytickaz/
GelJunkie Gel Polish in So Mandy, www.geljunkie.co.uk
Gel Junkie Gel Polish in So Mandy, www.geljunkie.co.uk
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/henriettenails
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/henriettenails
The GelBottle Inc Magnetic Gel in Obsession, www.thegelbottle.com
The GelBottle Inc Magnetic Gel Colour in Obsession, www.thegelbottle.com
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/clovenails
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/clovenails
Hara gel polish dark violet
Hara Professional Gel Polish in Dark Violet, www.astonandfincher.co.uk
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/swellgelnailz
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/swellgelnailz
Andreia Professional Gel Paint in 08, www.andreiaprofessional.com
Andreia Professional Gel Paint in 08 Deep Purple, www.andreiaprofessional.com / www.salon-services.com
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/giangnail.ie
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/giangnail.ie
Bluestreak Crystals Preciosa Flat Back Crystals Non Hotfix in Purple Velvet, www.bluestreakcrystals.com
Bluestreak Crystals Preciosa Flat Back Crystals Non Hotfix in Purple Velvet, www.bluestreakcrystals.com
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/tweezersbeauty
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/tweezersbeauty
NSI Polish Pro in Breakfast in Bed, www.nsinails.co.uk
NSI Polish Pro Gel Polish in Breakfast in Bed, www.nsinails.co.uk
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/pree_reset_nails
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/press_reset_nails
HD Professional Nails Colour It! in Pumberry Wine, www.hazeldixonnails.com
HD Professional Nail Systems Colour It! Gel Colour in Plumberry Wine, www.hazeldixonnails.com
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/britts_manis
Image courtesy of Instagram.com/britts_manis
HONA Detail Paint in Sugar Plum, www.homeofnailart.com
HONA Detail Paint in Sugar Plum, www.homeofnailart.com

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