Lunar New Year Nails to Inspire Your Next Salon Visit

The Lunar New Year is in just a couple of weeks, marking a fresh start in accordance with the lunar calendar. The festivities will take place on January 29th, ringing in a new year. The striking combination of red and gold is a symbol of Lunar New Year celebrations that’s as stunning as it is meaningful, so why not incorporate it into your manicure? We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite Lunar New Year nails to inspire your next salon appointment ahead of the holiday.

Lunar New Year Nails

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Minimalist Lunar New Year Manicure

If you want to give a nod to Lunar New Year but prefer more pared-back manicures this look with a touch of red and hint of gold strikes the perfect balance.

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Ornate Lunar New Year Mani

These deserve a spot in a museum with so many layers of design. This maximalist manicure is from 2023, the year of the rabbit, but you can swap the main character of the set for this year’s animal—the snake.

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Jade Green Nails

Not feeling red and gold this year? These jade green nails are like a work of art. They’d be striking enough on their own, but the gold accents make them pop even more.

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Long Lunar New Year Nails

These long square nails provide a lot of real estate to get creative with Lunar New Year nail art. This manicurist expertly added bamboo, fans, flowers and more in red and gold detailing.

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Statement Nail Art

Most of the red nails in this set rely on gold and blue accents to call upon the Lunar New Year vibes. Then, there’s the statement thumbnail art depicting an expertly created dragon for 2024. Swap it out with a snake for this year.

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Ombré Lunar New Year Nails

We love how the ombré backdrop further elevates the gorgeous gold accents on this set. Swap out the golden dragon on the middle nail for a snake to update the look for 2025 and you’re all set.