Bachelorette Nail Ideas For Every Type of Celebration

Brides-to-be know just how many little details there are to consider when planning a wedding. Not only do you have to put together the big day itself, but you have a lot of mini celebrations leading up to the event to prepare for, like your bachelorette party, and your respective glam for each.

The magic of these smaller events is that they induce a lot less pressure. Your bachelorette nails are the perfect opportunity to have fun and show off your personal style as a bride. In general, wedding nails are typically understated and subtle, but your manicure for your bachelorette party can be bold and utilize some of the latest and greatest nail trends. When selecting the one, there are a few factors to take into consideration. The location, weather, season, and overall theme of your wedding are just a few details that can help guide you to the right design.

"Nails are a part of your self-expression," Eunice Park, Aprés Nail's research and development manager, tells POPSUGAR. "If you have a theme to your bachelorette party, then go to your nail tech and ask them if they can create something around the theme. If it's a beach getaway party, look up beachy inspo or ask your nail tech what magic they can create." You can come with your own idea or work with your manicurist to come up with something distinctly you.

"Your nail tech is a great creative resource and oftentimes really wants the chance to freestyle something amazing for you," Park says. "Or if you're wearing a specific outfit one night that you really want to highlight, bring in a photo of the look and have your nail tech create a set to complement that outfit."

Just in case you need any further proof that your bachelorette nails can and should be personal, just look at Vanessa Hudgens. For her Aspen girls' weekend, the actor's bachelorette nails combined her fiancé's name and her love for gothic elements. She went with a black-and-white motif with an ombré french design and the words "Bride" and "Mrs. T" spelled out across each hand. But if being bold and daring just isn't who you are, you can stick to the classics, as Simone Biles did for her bachelorette-party manicure. The Olympic gymnast went with the viral glazed-doughnut nails for a trendy yet understated look.

To get inspiration for your own bachelorette nails, keep scrolling as we share a combination of timeless and trendy options.

Glitter French Bachelorette Nails

A simple glitter french manicure is a great way to add a little sparkle to your bachelorette-party looks.

Bachelorette Nails With a French Tip and Silver Details

Dress up a traditional french manicure with little accents, like stars and hearts. You can go with silver or gold polish to match your engagement ring.

Mismatched Colorful Bachelorette Nails

There's no better manicure suited for a fun and exciting bachelorette weekend than a colorful explosion of mismatched designs.

Crystal Bachelorette Nails

Merge classic and trendy elements together with a manicure that incorporates crystals with a neutral base.

Colorful Double-French Bachelorette Nails

If your bachelorette party is somewhere beachy or just warm (we're picturing Palm Springs, Miami, LA, and so on), a colorful double-french manicure is playful and chic.

Neutral Mismatched Bachelorette Nails

To toe the line between experimental and low-key, try a mismatched design, but stick to neutral colors.

Crystal Supermodel Bachelorette Nails

Certain bachelorette nail designs could easily double as wedding nails. If you're celebrating with friends the night before the big day, a manicure like this can work for both.

Swirl Bachelorette Nails

If you're a cool bride (not a regular bride), these colorful swirl bachelorette nails are a great way to signal that you're ready to party.

Glazed-Doughnut Bachelorette Nails

Trendy yet timeless, glazed-doughnut nails are great for bachelorette celebrations. You can customize your base color to make it more you.