If you’re looking to add a touch of vintage glamour to your look, then you need to try vintage nails! This style is all about creating a timeless look with classic colors and unique designs. In this post, we will show you 20 gorgeous vintage nail designs. So whether you’re looking for a subtle vintage look or a more dramatic style, we have you covered!
Golden French Manicure
Not only is the French manicure all-time classic, it’s also very adaptable to variations. The French manicure is simple, so you can try it yourself, just by painting your nails with a light beige or pink base color and then adding a gold tip.
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Dusty Pink Tips and Rose Nail Art
This is a great look for shorter nails, and can be done by yourself. It might seem like a lot of work to try and replicate these designs, but it is possible! This also looks amazing with any outfit!
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Vintage Roses and Gold Nails
This design uses the classic white, gold, and red. All nails are painted white, with a rose design. The nails are given a royal feel by using royal colors – you can use any red but gold glitter will add to the look.
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Gothic Black Nails with Dotz
This design is perfect for anyone who wants to add a bit of edge to their look. The black nails are adorned with white dots, which give them a vintage feel. It’s a fantastic go-to for any occasion and is a staple of the Great Gatsby lifestyle. You can also add some rhinestones for extra glamour!
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Blue and White Flower Nails
There are large, detailed flowers with long stems in the middle. The flowers have many petals each as well as leaves at the base of the stem.
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Black Dotz and Rose Nail Design
The black dotz design is classic and timeless. However, roses are sometimes hard to do by hand, so if you’re not sure about your drawing skills, look into using a nail stamping kit or nail art pen!
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Delicate Florals and Gold Nails
If you’re looking for something more subtle, try this elegant combination. A nude polish as a base looks great with gold and flowers. If you want to jazz it up a bit, you can even add some rhinestones or paint your nails in an alternate color before adding flowers.
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Burgundy Red with Copper Leaf
You just can’t go wrong with a classic burgundy red, and this design is true to the name. It features a burgundy red base complimented by a gleaming copper leaf design on the accent nails.
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Green Textured Marble Nails
If you want to go for a more modern take on this classic color, you can choose from various designs that feature gold accents paired with green nails for an updated twist on an old favorite.
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Rose Quartz Design with Gold
This design features a rose quartz base with a gold design. If you want to get that real vintage look, you have to put some effort into it and find a retro nail polish shade like rose quartz. These are not too common, but still easy enough to find.
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Vintage Rose Nail Art
This design uses the classic white, pink, and green. All nails are painted green, with a rose design.This floral nail art is classy and chic. If you want to add some extra glamour, try adding some glitter to your tips!
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Black and Red Rose Design
This design is so glamorous and magical! I can seeing myself wearing this on a walk in the park. The layered red roses look absolutely stunning. This will remind you of a painting from centuries ago and is sure to add class and elegance to your nails.
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White Design with Gold and Pearls
If you love the look of pearls, this design is a perfect match for your tastes. With a soft white polish, gold and pearls, you’ll add fun texture to any outfit. This design works well on long nails but can also work with shorter versions. It doesn’t matter what length the nail is, but instead how the design works on it.
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Lace Tips with Florals
What I like about this design is that it seems simple enough for a beginner, but also intricate enough for someone who has experience with nail art. You’ll love how vibrant this lace and floral design will look on your nails!
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Regency Bloom Nail Art
This flower nail design looks very elegant, so it’s perfect for formal events or weddings! The flowers are delicate and the colours are very pretty. This is a design that can be done on medium or long nails!
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Black and White Ties
These designs are very elegant, and would go well with a black and white outfit. The designs are simple, but still very striking. They remind me of the 1920s. The nail designs are very artistic, and they are good for any occasion.
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Emerald Green Nail Design
This design seduces all the onlookers with its emerald green shade. It is the color of money, nature, growth, health and intelligence. You can do this marble design using either a dotting tool or a thin brush – whichever you prefer!
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Gold and Silver Nail Idea
If you like something a little more opulent, this gorgeous gold and silver nail idea is the perfect vintage-inspired choice. The silver and gold colour scheme will work with any skin tone, and can be used with other colours such as red for a statement look.
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Nude Nails with Black Details
Nude nails with black details are popular and elegant. It’s also a nice contrast to the black details, which look like a lacy design. This is another design that can be done on short or long nails!
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Blue Framed Tiles
Genuine hand-painted tiles often come in solid colors, which can be combined with a wide range of other designs. This can give your nails a splash of vibrant color.
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