Glitter Overlay Nails

Gold glitter overlay and metallic tips make a French manicure sparkle. You can do this with just about any color — just make sure the tone of both finishes matches if you want that monochrome look.

Metallic Reverse French Nails

A modern twist on the traditional French mani, this metallic design puts the contrasting secondary color at the moon of your nail instead of the tip. The best part: It only takes three steps to accomplish.

Under the Sea Nails

Bring out your inner Ariel with a shimmering turquoise like ILNP Holographic Nail Polish in "Music Box" ($10, amazon.com) and rope design that's oh-so-perfect for nautical imagery lovers.

Here Comes the Bride Nails

Got a bridal shower to go to? Try bride-and-groom nail art that as sparkly as it is impressive.

Popcorn-Studded Nails

We think this movie theater-inspired mani is an Oscar-worthy work of art.

Dual Accent Nails

Why pick just one accent nail when you can do two? Use Gracefulvara Glitter Nail Striping Tape ($3, amazon.com) or a steady hand for this delicate white and gold arrangement.

Wacky Dotted Nails

If you aren't ready to take on complicated nail art, this design is an easy way to fake an impressive manicure without all of the hard work.

Dripping Gold Nails

Start with a thicker coat of glitter polish near the tip of your nail and gently swoop it toward your cuticles to get this purposely-messy (and oh-so chic) look.

Triangular Nails

Like a half moon or a reverse French, use tape to mark off where you'll paint your glitter polish. Go for unconventional color combos — this uses a warm pink and muted green — so it really stands out.

Beam Me Up Nails

These may look like nail decals, but Maria from So Nailicious is actually wearing two coats of silver holographic polish like the Color Club Holographic Hues Nail Polish in "Harp on It" ($12, amazon.com) for a funky, multi-dimensional look.

Gilded Moon Nails

Add a glossy teal to a bright gold polish to create this always-popular mani style that flips your typical French upside down.

Subtle Shimmer Nails

Simply swipe on a few layers of your favorite glitter polish to give new life to a boring or chipping mani. Instant glamour!

Glimmering Geometric Nails

With a little patience (and a lot of time), you too can achieve this mermaid-inspired manicure from Katy at Nailed It. The decals look like fish scales!

Perfect Pyramid Nails

This requires a diligent hand and plenty of patience, but the payoff is a delicate, glittering pyramid. Use big, bold pieces of glitter like these from Nicole's Diary ($12, amazon.com) for maximum impact.

Glitter Galaxy Nails

This may look like it would take hours to replicate, but it's actually just a 30-minute process that involves using several different shades.

Blue Moon Nails

Bright, glossy polish layered with a shimmery green like ILNP Holographic Sheer Jelly Nail Polish in "Hide and Seek" ($10, amazon.com) is a match made in heaven.

Puttin' on the Glitz Nails

Double the glitter, double the fun. Pick contrasting colors for a dramatic effect or similar shades for a subtler look.

Sweet Sunset Nails

Pay tribute to the prettiest part of the day with this gorgeous gradient mani. After you follow Sammy's tutorial for ombre nails, add a light layer of delicate gold glitter like the Sally Hansen Big Glitter Top Coat in "Gold Flecks" ($5, amazon.com) to emulate a beachy sunset.

Flame-Dipped Nails

Inspired by Hunger Games' Katniss Everdeen, Erika from Chloe's Nails used tape and a fiery glitter to create this daring accent nail.

Dotty Nails

Use a dotting tool to get perfectly-placed polka dots on your glitter nail polish. Bonus: This manicure would be just as fun and chic with the colors reversed.