Nails with Stars: 27+ Designs That Capture The Beauty of the Sky

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Stunning nails with stars is the trend we definitely fall in love with and can’t wait to try this season!

A whole star map can decorate your nails and that can be done in a very extravagant and beautiful way. It can be both minimalist, non-standard, and daring, this nail design is sure to make an impression and stand out thanks to the gentle glints of gold and silver. These are the highlights that are present in it in a very subtle way. True heavenly art on the nails.

In order to achieve the special effect of the star nails, it is important to have a good base, which you can choose to be darker – in black, dark blue, and burgundy or colorless or in a very light range such as milk-white, pale pink or nude hues.

The whole focus of the star nails is on the subtle decoration of small stars, moons, planets, and even constellations, which can be achieved with the help of a fine brush and nail polish in metallic shimmer. Something that would certainly be best left in the hands of a professional.

Of course, you can easily find nail stickers that would also help you to achieve the starry night sky on your nails at home. You will need:

  • nail decoration with stars
  • nail base
  • colorless nail polish
  • a clip to place the stars
  • nail polish remover and cotton pads

Current Trends for Nails with Stars

  • Dark contrast nails with emerald green, royal blue or even black base nail polish color
  • Focus on tiny stars scattered around a few nails
  • Mismatched manicure look with nail design distributed across a number of nails
  • The natural look with beige or clear nail polish beige and gold stars and moon
  • Statement half moons on each thumbnail

Nails with Stars Design: Simple Video Tutorial

These pretty galaxy blue nails with gold nail art was prepared by Nailbees via youtube.

YouTube video

27+ Best Ideas for Nails with Stars

Nails with stars are a great example of a sophisticated and at the same time minimalistic style. You can achieve it with star-shaped stickers on several of the nails or even to cover all of them. For a better result, you can trust a professional who will be able to draw an entire star constellation for example. This nail design is suitable for everyday wear, especially when the base is in the light range of colors like nudes, milky white, or colorless. If you choose a dark base, or too bright, then this manicure could perfectly fit into a formal and festive look and outfit.

1. Purple & Gold Moon

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2. Neutral Silver Star Nails

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3. Black & White Star Nails

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4. Minimalist Star Nail Design

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5. Glitter & Gems

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6. Night Sky

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7. Sparkling Star Nail Design

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8. Purple Night Sky Nails

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9. Royal Blue Night Sky Nails

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10. Gold Dusted Star Nail Design

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11. Emerald Green Star Nail Design

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12. Green & Gold Nails

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13. Minimalist Bare Star Nails

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14. Simple Nude Star Nails

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15. Dark Blue Star Nail Design

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16. Bold Star Nail Design

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17. Galaxy Inspired Nail Design

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18. Clouds with Star Nail Design

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19. Evening Sky Nail Design

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20. Monochrome Sky Nail Design

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21. Royal Purple with Glitter

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22. Blue and Gold Night Sky Nails

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23. Black and Gold Nails with Stars

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24. French Tip Nails with Stars

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25. Black Boho Nails with Stars

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26. Sky Treasure Nails with Stars

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27. Oversized Nails with Stars

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28. Lavender Long Nails With Stars

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29. Burgundy Nails with Stars

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Jessica has finished her education in nail design a couple of years ago and since then has been working in her own nail studio based in Holbrook, Arizona (US). She's our resident color expert and her favorite nail design styles are ombre and marble nails.

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