25 Taylor Swift Nail Ideas
Feeling inspired by Taylor’s latest album or just love her iconic style? We can bring that Taylor magic right to your fingertips with amazing nail art ideas! From sweet pastels to sparkly details, there’s a mani design that perfectly captures the vibe of each Taylor Swift era. Get ready to channel your inner rockstar (or heartbroken poet, depending on the mood) with these fun Taylor Swift nail ideas!
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Mirrorball Nails
These shiny silver nails channel major ‘folklore’ album vibes with the cute little ‘mirrorball’ (which is track 6 from ‘folklore’) accent details! This is perfect for the summer-loving Swiftie!
ME! Music Video Nails
These Taylor Swift-inspired nails are based on the ‘ME!’ music video from the ‘Lover’ album era! The color palette is just darling and I love the snake accent nail, referencing the pink snake at the beginning of the video.
Evermore Inspired Nails
Taylor Swift’s ‘evermore’ tends to be a forgotten album, but not here! These gold and brown, French tip, flannel nails would be perfect for any Swiftie in autumn! I love the gold star details on the ring finger and thumbnails.
Debut Butterfly Nails
This is a perfect way to incorporate a Taylor Swift era into your nails subtly! These teal, French tip, butterfly nails are perfect for fans of her debut album ‘Taylor Swift’, which features green and blue hues, as well as butterfly decals on the album cover!
Midnights Inspired Nails
These sparkly blue and gold French nails are super cute and another great way to tie into a Taylor Swift album without it being too noticeable! These nails are cute for any ‘Midnights’ loving Taylor Swift enthusiast. The stars and moons are so cute and pair so well with the dark blue!
Lover Cloud Nails
These almond nails perfectly capture the colors of the ‘Lover’ album cover! On the iconic album artwork, Taylor Swift wears sparkly pink makeup in the shape of a heart around her eye, and I love how these nails include that as well!
Folklore Album Nails
These sparkly silver and white ‘folklore’-inspired almond nails! I love all the detail on these nails, including accents based on two songs (‘mirrorball’ and ‘cardigan’) from the album.
TTPD Nails
The detail on these ‘THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT’ nails is incredible! I love the attention to detail that the creator put into these, especially the little black paw print on the pinky fingernail (referencing track 17, ‘The Black Dog’, from “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: THE ANTHOLOGY’). I also love the brown and cream color scheme of these breathtaking nails!
Fearless Tour Nails
These shiny gold nails are so cute and a perfect way to reference an older Taylor Swift era! The number 13 accent comes from the 13 Taylor Swift painted on her hand every night of both the Fearless and Speak Now tours in 2009 and 2011. These are super cute and simple for your Taylor Swift nail ideas!
Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) Cloud Star Nails
These are perfect for a subtle homage to Taylor Swift! They give off ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ album vibes and are just so cute with the stars and swirling colors! These would look great on any nail shape or length.
1989 (Taylor’s Version) Beach Nails
The original ‘1989’ album had strong city vibes, but with ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ Taylor Swift transitioned into a more beachy vibe. These nails are perfect for summer and are such a cute beach theme with the waves at the tip of the nail and the seagull details, tying into the album cover!
22 Music Video Nails
These red nails are super cute and perfect for any “Red’ album lovers (Taylor’s Version of course)! These have details from the ’22’ music video, like the iconic, red, heart-shaped sunglasses!
Eras French Tip Nails
These adorable Eras nails are super cute and unique! I love the details from each album that these nails include, like the snake for ‘reputation’ and the Polaroid for ‘1989’! The French tip is super cute and this is overall a perfect addition to your Taylor Swift nail ideas.
Starry Reputation Album Nails
These ‘reputation’ album nails are perfect for a dark nail-loving Swiftie! These are so cute with the detailed snake accent nails and the adorable stars on the solid black background!
Bejeweled Nails
These ‘Bejeweled’ music video-inspired nails are perfect for any Taylor Swift fan! The gem accent nails are a perfect match for the gem bodysuit Taylor wears in the iconic music video.
Eras Gem Aura Nails
These are perfect nails for maximalist Swifties! From the aura background to the adorable starry gem accents, these nails are such a cute addition to your Taylor Swift nail ideas!
Red (Taylor’s Version) Nails
These adorable burgundy almond nails channel strong ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ vibes! With the pearls and cute bow details, these are perfect for a subtle homage to Taylor Swift!
Simple Eras Nails
These simple eras nails are so cute and perfect for any Swiftie! I love the simple backdrops with the black line art representing each of Taylor Swift’s album eras, including some hearts for ‘Lover’ and an ivy vine for ‘evermore’!
TTPD Milky White Nails
These are perfect for the minimalist Taylor Swift fan! These milky pink and black almond nails are inspired by ‘THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT’ and are just so cute and fun! If you want an effective and clean milky white nail polish, view this post about The 9 Best Milky White Nail Polishes.
French Tip Lover Album Nails
I love these ‘Lover’ album-inspired French tip nails! The sparkly pink heart and bow and arrow (inspired by the track ‘The Archer’) are super cute and such a delicate touch.
Anti-Hero Music Video Nails
These ‘Anti-Hero’ ghost nails would be perfect for a Swiftie this Halloween, or anytime! The glittery purple is so pretty and I love the adorable ghosts from the ‘Midnights’ era lead single music video!
Reputation Newspaper Nails
These ‘reputation’ newspaper nails are inspired by the unique confetti that was spread around at the end of each night of the Reputation Stadium Tour. These are perfect for short nail lovers!
Friendship Bracelet Nails
Trading friendship bracelets are an Eras Tour staple, so why not incorporate that into your nail set? These are perfect for a Taylor Swift concert, or anytime!
Sparkly Gold Fearless Nails
These are another perfect way to pay homage to Taylor Swift through your nails subtly! These aren’t super noticeable or crazy but are still super cute and have a ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ vibe.
Light Pink Velvet Nails
These were too cute not to include in these Taylor Swift nail ideas! These are the nails Taylor herself sported at the 2024 Golden Globes. I love velvet nails and these baby pink ones are just so cute and flattering!
Taylor Swift-Inspired Press On Nails
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DIY Manicure Tips:
Whenever you do your own manicure I always recommend a few steps before you start painting.
1. Trim and file your nails. These nail files are THE BEST. They make your nails feel so smooth.
2. Clean up your cuticles. This cuticle remover is a little pricey but it works so incredibly well. I like to use these push sticks. *Never cut your cuticles it leads to hangnails and possibly infection.
3. Buff your nail plate to smooth the surface of your nails. This buffer is the best option.
4. Wash your hands and wipe with acetone or alcohol. This ensures that there is no remaining oil left on your nails that will get in the way of your manicure lasting as long as possible.
5. Apply base coat. Some of the brands below require specific pre-polish steps- I’ll flag them so you are aware.
6. Apply a coat of polish and wait a few minutes for it to dry before applying the next coat. Repeat until you get the coverage you like.
7. Apply top coat and for the best result brush it over the edge of your nail to ensure everything stays as long as possible.
8. Apply cuticle oil or serum as needed. I like to apply it before bed.
Bonus: If you have thin/ weak/ peely nails this nail hardener helps SO MUCH!
These are just a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing for your next Taylor Swift-inspired mani. With a little bit of inspiration from her music and iconic looks, you can create nails that are both stylish and totally Swiftie. So grab your polish, put on your favorite Taylor album, and get ready to channel your inner music superstar!
I hope you found some Taylor Swift nail ideas you love!
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xx,
Lauren
