23 January Nail Ideas to Ring In the New Year

New year, new opportunity for a stunning nail look. As we kickstart 2024, there are many ways to approach your manicure. For example, the January birthstone is garnet, so sultry red nail looks are fitting for the month. Then there's the fact that January falls in the dead of winter, so anything icy or blue can work, too. You may also want to draw inspiration from the year's most popular motifs—for 2024, bows are set to reign supreme. Another idea? Take a 24-karat approach with your nail art to honor the new year.

Suffice it to say that no matter your aesthetic, there are many ways to tailor your manicure for the first month of the year. To prove it, we rounded up 24 January nail ideas. Peruse them below.

01 Blush Aura Emoji Nails

To mimic the look of flushed cheeks in winter, try a blush aura nail look. This one, featuring pale pink emoji accents, is especially darling..

02 Minimalist Bedazzled Nails

If you prefer minimalist nail looks, consider a milky nude base topped with a few gemstones for a fun, fancy finish. 

03 Garnet Illusion French Tips

Love the idea of a garnet nail look? This illusion French manicure puts the color of the January gemstone front and center.

04 Pearl Velvet Nails

Love the idea of a garnet nail look? This illusion French manicure puts the color of the January gemstone front and center.

05 Minty Fresh Aura Nails

This colorful manicure reminds us of being able to see your breath in below-freezing temps in the middle of January.

06 Gemstone Star Nails

Here's another minimalist gemstone mani that we love for January. It's an ideal look for when you want to skip out on color altogether, as it's designed with clear gems and delicate white stars.

07 Gold Chrome Nails

Gold might feel too warm a nail color for the middle of winter, but it's perfect for welcoming a new year. 

08 Rhinestone Cuticles

You can never go wrong with a classic French manicure. For a fun addition, add clear gemstones at the center of each cuticle. 

09 Gold Foil French Tips

Love the gold chrome idea, but looking to add a little nail art to the mix? We adore the look of this asymmetric French tip style.

10 Platinum French Tips

Speaking of chrome, you can opt for a cooler tone if that's more your thing. Here, you can see how silver chrome micro French tips look.

11 Bow French Tips

Seeing as bows are forecasted to be the decoration of the year, this bow-adorned black French mani makes for an on-trend January nail look. Given the pink and red colorway, it would work well for February, too.

12 Blue Velvet Bow Nails

Velvet nails are perfect for winter, and this icy blue color is about as gorgeous as it gets (there's even a bow accent to top it off). 

13 Subtle Snowflake Nails

Here's another icy blue nail look fitting for the new year. The blue holo chrome works well on its own—and is even better with snowflake accents.

14 Milky Nude Nails