20 Aquarius Nail Ideas to Try, From Melted Garnet to Chrombré Tips

Hands with long polished nails featuring a gradient design — Aquarius season is the perfect time to play with shads of blue and purple. Credit:
@klawsbysonia

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We've officially entered Aquarius season—a welcome time focusing on innovation, a desire for change, and a sense of community. "Free-spirited, friendly, personable, independent-minded, and humanitarian, the Aquarians in your life will motivate you to question—and perhaps even reject—the status quo," astrologer Maressa Brown previously shared with Cheap Erlebnisweltfliegenfischen Jordan Outlet. If you have a manicure planned anytime soon, consider colors and designs that embody the sign's positive and vivacious energy.

Consider shades of blue and purple. These are the signs' aura colors and align with Amethyst, the birthstone for February-born Aquarius. These hues represent independence, warmth, wisdom, and inner strength. For a warmer shade, opt for Garnet red, honoring January-born Aquarians. For designs, water and air motifs also fit this time, as Aquarius, although an air sign, is symbolized by waves.

Ahead, explore 20 gorgeous Aquarius nail designs that will help you personify the sign, whether you're celebrating your birthday or just drawn to its energy.

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Liquid Garnet

Hand with red reflective polished nails wearing multiple rings — @sansungnails

Deep red cat-eye blending with moody black swirls makes for a jaw-dropping combination. It looks like garnets were melted down and poured onto the nails.

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Amethyst Chrome

This high-shine look features a stunning mix of silver, violet, and fuchsia, all topped in silver chrome powder.

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Cool-Toned Swirls

A blue swirled nail design for Aquarius season. — @lolo.nailedit

This cool-toned manicure features swirls of beige, periwinkle, pale cornflower, and denim. Each nail is split in half by a thin, abstract line, creating a bit of cohesion within a free-spirited design.

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Purple-Red Violet

Closeup of hands with shiny wellmanicured nails in an oval shape — @pressed.byp

A medium-deep purple serves as a stunning base for a burgundy aura. The combination is moody and striking.

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Aquatic Aura

This stunning manicure features shades of evergreen, Kelly green, denim, baby blue, and cerulean. An opaque outline with an aura in the middle unifies the look.

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Chrombré

This soft and subtle look features a dusty-blue-to-clear ombré topped with chrome for a manicure that mimics the sky at dusk.

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Deep Plum

Express amethyst energy simply with a high-shine plum manicure that reflects the gemstone's beauty.

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Blue Croc

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Something Blue

This stunning manicure features an icy, iridescent base topped with hand-painted flowers for a soft and pretty look.

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Cat-Eye & Hearts

A hand showcasing red and pink decorated nail art including rhinestones and intricate designs with a heart ring on the index finger — @sansungnails

Lean into Valentine's Day energy with this masterpiece. It features red cat-eye polish adorned with gems. Negative-space hearts add a romantic sense of whimsy.

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Celestial Shimmer

Celestial Aquarius Nails — @danaturenails

A rounded square nail—squoval, if you will—is the perfect base for this dusty blue infused with finely milled pink glitter.

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Turquoise Tips

This pale blue look features French tips with a mix of croc patterns and 3D designs, along with air-brushed aura nails. Overall, the look is airy and ethereal.

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Winter Sparkle

For the Striped Nail Ideas That Give Polka Dot Manis a Major Run For Their Money, start with a milky white base and then go for a gradient French tip, starting with an icy blue in the middle of the tip and fading to a deeper hue along the outside. Finish it off with a finely milled silver shimmer, and you have a look that screams ice princess.

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Moon Blue

Add a splash of color to your manicure with a half-moon design. This look features a shimmery electric blue half moon atop an opaque nude base.

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Denim Croc

To try a daring design in a soft way, reach for a soft color palette. This look mixes a milky white Aquarius season for 2026 runs from January 19 to February 20.

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Robbin's Egg Blue

Aquamarine Aquarius Nails — @danaturenails

Keep your look simple with a blue that's equal parts muted and vibrant.

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Intricate Indigo

This airbrush design on a long square nail comprises a mix of French-tip auras, clear blobs, and 3D florals for a fun and funky design.

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Turquoise Marble

While marble designs are often light and airy, you can take them dark and dramatic with the right colors. This design features a blend of deep blue shades topped with silver stars for a touch of whimsy.

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Deep Purple

This polish is a deep purple with strong blue undertones. It is a true violet shade, and even on its own, it creates a statement-making manicure.

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Cat-Eye Mystery

A navy and silver velvet nail design. — @disseynails

For this stunning design, layering is key. Start with two coats of an opaque navy shade, then cure and apply a silver magnetic cat eye/velvet polish. Use your magnet to push the magnetic pigment toward the top of the nail, creating a French tip. Finish off with a coat of navy jelly to add depth, and you have this stunning design.