Picking out the perfect dress and finding an elegant hairstyle are crucial steps in getting ready for the big dance, but you also can't forget your homecoming nails. Gorgeous nail art that coordinates with your ensemble will top off your head-to-toe look. Check out these 12 ideas for stunning homecoming nails that are sure to impress.


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Gold Tips
A stripe of gold polish on the tips of the nails will coordinate with your gold jewelry. Use a teal green as the base polish for a pop of color against a champagne dress.

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Tiny Dots
A polka-dot dress needs coordinating polka-dot nails. Go for teeny-tiny dots that spread farther apart as you move down the nail bed.
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Glitter Heart
Proclaim your love for your homecoming date with a sparkly heart on one nail. After painting all nails with a solid color, use a stencil made from washi tape to add a glitter polish heart design to one nail.
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Gemstone Nails
With rhinestone decals, you can coordinate your homecoming nails with a studded dress. The gems pop against a dark burgundy background and would look stunning with a dark dress that has silver rhinestone accents.
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Sleek and Black
Go for head-to-toe sophistication with a black dress and matching black nails. A top coat of glitter polish on just one or two fingers adds an eye-catching burst of color to the look.
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Water Marble Swirls
Swirl together gorgeous shades of pink, purple and blue to accent a purple homecoming dress. A water marble technique is an easy way to achieve this complicated-looking style.
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Two-tone Color Blocking
A two-toned dress deserves nails to match. Do an easy color-blocking design by applying the lighter polish first. Then, tape off half of the nail at an angle before applying the second color.
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Sparkle Underneath
Painting a layer of glittery polish under a solid one lends a unique look to nails. This candy apple red is just right for a black dress paired with red heels.
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French Glitter
Reverse French tips are the new classic look that ups the elegance factor of any dress. A triangle of glitter at the cuticle will add a fun element of sparkle to these homecoming nails.
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Blue Ombre
Blue nails are gorgeous with a deep blue dress, but you don't want to take this bold color too far. A two-toned ombre design brings in a touch of blue without being overwhelming.
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Pale Pink
Light pink polish lends a subtle sweetness. This nearly nude homecoming nails look is the perfect complement to a pastel ball gown.
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All-Over Glitter
Brush on a coat of clear polish and dip still-wet nails into a pot of fine craft glitter for a can't-miss layer of sparkles. This raspberry glitter would be a stunning complement to a gold dress.
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