Longevity noodles, dragon dances, and red envelopes are just a few of the traditions we celebrate throughout the Lunar New Year. In 2024, the Lunar New Year (also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival) will begin on February 10 and end on February 24. While we are all busy preparing for the festivities, Lunar New Year fashion and beauty should not be overlooked.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year 2024 with nails that are stunning yet easy to recreate at home! And if you’re looking for minimalist manicures that are Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day-approved, well, you’ve come to the right place. From plain manis to frenchies and cute designs, we have listed down 8 Lunar New Year nail ideas to get you all excited for this holiday!
1. Simply Red
Start your Lunar New Year right with this classic monochromatic red manicure from iGel Beauty Christine Garcia. Red is a timeless color that fits the celebration and signifies good fortune and prosperity in Chinese culture. Paint your nails a vibrant medium red shade like , and watch the good luck come your way!
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Dip & Dap Duo - DD040 Red Spice
2. White-Gold Frenchies
If you’re looking for a nail idea that will keep you worry-free as you change your outfit at the last minute, iGel Beauty Crystal Barela’s white-gold frenchies are the solution. This simple mani will definitely match the red or yellow details of your Lunar New Year outfit. To recreate this at home, you will need a pretty pink base color like iGel Match - 034 Bridal Veil, a white gel polish for the tips, and then a gold liner such as Line Art Gel Kit - 24 (Gold Ring).
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iGel Match - 034 Bridal VeilLine Art Gel Kit-24 (Gold Ring)
iGel No Cleanse Top Coat
3. Red Charm
Can’t get over the pure red nail trend? Try this one-of-a-kind nail inspo.Who doesn't love a two-for-one mani? Red is a no-brainer for the Lunar New Year, and this set by iGel Beautyadynailedit could also pass as a Valentine’s nail look. Complete this set using a gorgeous sheer pink shade such as iGel Match - 089 Wedding Dress, and a bright red shade like . Easily navigate for similar colors using our categorized shades feature on the product site. Nail the trend while putting your twist on it with this Lunar New Year nail idea!
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iGel Match - 089 Wedding Dress
4. 20-24k gold
iGel Beauty Lizeth Rodriguez shows us how to attain the nail version of “quiet luxury”. Add dazzling gold touches to your nails, to attract wealth and prosperity for the year 2024! You’ll never go wrong with gold as it is undoubtedly one of the ideal colors for the Lunar New Year. Whether you plan to go for a full gold manicure or just gold accents, your nails will surely shine and look fancy. Try our Nail Transfer Foils - 12 in achieving those gold leaf cuts!
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Pro Gel Tips - PGT05 Medium AlmondGold Foils (Our Reco: Nail Transfer Foils - 12)
5. Lucky Cherry
With its rising popularity on Tiktok and relevance during the Chinese New Year, cherry-inspired nails (just like this one by iGel BeautyLillipopNails) are the trendiest nails that you can wear right now! When the cherry blossoms in the spring, it represents the start of a fresh cycle and rebirth. Welcome new experiences and hop on the cherry nails trend using3D Cat Eye - CE45 Carnelian, a red cat-eye polish, to achieve the cherries and shimmering red tips.
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3D Cat Eye - CE45 Carnelian
6. Modern Metallic
When you can’t choose between gold and silver, iGel Beauty LillipopNails is here to let you know that it’s okay to combine them. To achieve this modern metallic nail set, create a beautiful nude base using , then start the frenchies with our best-selling . For the silver and gold accents, our Line Art Gel Kit is all that you need. With the colors being symbols of good luck and fortune, you’ll surely be the luckiest girl in the room when you mix the two!
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Line Art Gel Kit - 23 (Simply Silver), 24 (Gold Ring)
7. Golden Magic
A simple yet enchanting look for the Lunar New Year! For those who prefer the sheer look, here’s another sparkly gold nail inspo from iGel Beauty LillipopNails. She used our top-rated for that beautiful nude base shade, then applied Pearl Gel - P09 Happily Ever After, which has a sheer pearlescent finish. To easily achieve the gold chrome, go for our Chrome Powder Pen - Mirror Chrome - MC12 Light Gold. It’s a brand new year to show your creativity and start manifesting a life full of magic!
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Pearl Gel - P09 Happily Ever AfterChrome Powder Pen - Mirror Chrome - MC12 Light Gold
8. Dragon Year
Since it’s the year of the dragon, a dragon-inspired nail set is just perfect. People born in the year of the dragon are believed to be powerful and charming. If you’re a dragon baby, it’s time to be loud and proud this Lunar New Year! iGel Beauty Esthetic.nail.therapy used a beige undertone nude like, then created the black tips using our best-selling iGel Match - 002 Jet Black. Add your dragon stickers of choice, and voila! You can now slay the day!
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iGel Match - 002 Jet Black
Wearing lucky colors for the Lunar New Year is a way to celebrate the new beginning and attract prosperity. Make sure to always include your nails when you plan your holiday outfit! These 8 easy Lunar New Year nails will surely inspire you to be creative and embrace the true spirit of Chinese New Year. Any nail ideas you have in mind that will fit the celebration? Share it with our iGel Beauty Facebook Community! Join our sisterhood and don’t miss the fun!
