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Need a little extra nail inspo going into the new year?
You’ve come to the right place.
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We scoured Instagram for the prettiest manicures for January 2025.
Ready to nail down your next mani?
Explore 24 January nail ideas, below.
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It’s simple to DIY and stunning to look at.
With rich, cobalt blue nail polish.
Here, nail artist Olivia Sabellico used Apres Nail Gel Couleur inIn the Navy.
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Mystical Garnet Aura Nails
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Simply put, this dual-finish garnetaura designis gorgeous.
Nail artist San Sung Kim used shade MG04 from the Show Me KoreaMoonlit Grove Collectionto create the look.
Icy Baby Blue Nails
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Baby blue nails are trending for January 2025.
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Overall, the lighter, the better.
Garnet and Blush Bow Nails
The new year is nothing short of a gift.
To reflect that vibe on your nails, consider layering a solid garnet mani with cutesybow accents.
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Cherry Cola Croc Nails
Croc nails remain a popular pick in salons near and far.
This January, consider a clear 3D croc program overtop a garnet base for an edgy birthstone-inspired nail look.
Minty Fresh Paint Stroke Nails
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Love the minty freshness of the January air?
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Let it inspire your next nail look!
It can be crafted in any color palette.
This one mixes raised matte lines with a smooth glossy ombre base, accented with a purple3D dewdrop.
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Cozy Cashmere Skittle Nails
Another way to make neutral nails a smidge more interesting this January?
Use more than one in your mani.
We love how soft and cozy this cashmere Skittle mani looks.
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(Alternatively, you could take this pic to your nail artist as inspo.)
Garnet Blush Swirl Nails
Swirl manicures are a fan favorite, whether on solid or naked bases.
For January, we love the look of this sheer blush base topped off with glossy garnet swirls.
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It brings images of a wind-kissed complexion to mind.
Touch up the edges with acetone and finish with a top coat.
Malachite Marble Nails
Evergreenpolish works well for winter, in general.
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Mismatch Plaid Nails
Plaid nails are on-trend, and this mismatched iteration made us double-take.
We love the addition ofsilver chromeaccents and reflective dewdrops.
We love the hot and cold juxtaposition and glam gemstone accents.
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The result is a rich, textural manicure we’d happily wear all month.
One word: Stunning.
DIY the look for yourself using Icegel’sStar Galaxy Gel Polishin the shade 1271.
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Sapphire Velvet French
Velvet polish also looks beautiful concentrated at the tips for a faded French effect.
For this look, nail artist Dayanna I.
Sapiens used Gelcare’sSapphireandSilver Velvet.
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Skittle Blush Croc Nails
Croc nails, skittle nails, and garnet features all in one mani?
Talk about a fashion-forward nail look for January 2025.
Velvet Cabernet French Tips
One last garnet nail idea for good measure!
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Take a peek at these velvet cabernet French tips.
So gorg, right?
you’re able to recreate the rich design by layeringburgundyjelly polish over champagne velvet.
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