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title: "31 Fantastic Mardi Gras Nail Art Ideas ..."
description: "Sparkles and Swirls; All Swirled up; Mixed Glitter; Masks Everywhere; Gold Lines; More ..."
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# 31 Fantastic Mardi Gras Nail Art Ideas ...

Mardi Gras is such a fun holiday to celebrate. It doesn't get as much attention as other holidays, but it sure is fun to revel in the glamour of a great Mardi Gras party. One of the easiest ways to get in the spirit is to create some fabulous nail art to show off. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you can create a look that fits your event. Use colored polish and nail art tools to make your masterpiece. Here are some great ideas to get you started.

## 1. Sparkles and Swirls

![nail,finger,nail care,pink,purple,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/r6/os/ijg3n_nail_finger_nail-care_pink_purple_320x320.jpg)

Via [Top DIY Nail Art Ideas, ...](https://bellatory.com/makeup/Top-DIY-Nail-Art-Ideas-of-2013)
Everything about this nail art is great - the color, the swirls and the sparkle.

## 2. All Swirled up

_ Via Indulgy - Everyone deserves a ..._
This swirled look in traditional Mardi Gras colors is a fun and easy look to carry out.

## 3. Mixed Glitter

![nail,finger,nail care,pink,hand,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/aw/f6/bmvog_nail_finger_nail-care_pink_hand_600x600.jpg)

Via [15 Trendy Gel Nail Designs ...](https://www.womenio.com/2209/15-trendy-gel-nail-designs-for-spring)
I love how the different glitter colors are combined together on the tips of the nails.

## 4. Masks Everywhere

![Carnival,nail,finger,pink,hand,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ms/ds/dqjio_carnival_nail_finger_pink_hand_550x413.jpg)

Via [Black Masquerade Mask Water Transfers ...](http://nailartgallery.nailsmag.com/hailthenail/photo/276133/black-masquerade-mask-water-transfers)
Aren't these tiny little Mardi Gras masks fantastic? Could you paint them?

## 5. Gold Lines

![nail,finger,green,nail care,hand,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qk/xy/n4y9w_nail_finger_green_nail-care_hand_487x650.jpg)

Via [Wedding Bell Talk](http://weddingbelltalk.com/page/2/)
It's pretty awesome how the gold lines bisect the purple and green. What do you think?

## 6. Several Looks

![color,nail,finger,purple,green,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/nn/mh/kzcn8_color_nail_finger_purple_green_600x862.jpg)

Via [Nails](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/268879040227471634/)
Painting several nails in different patterns in a nail art trend and Mardi Gras is the perfect time to give it a try.

## 7. Fat Tuesday Manicure!

![color,nail,finger,fashion accessory,glitter,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zp/or/s6pci_color_nail_finger_fashion-accessory_glitter_600x600.jpg)

Via [Glisten & Glow Nail + ...](https://goo.gl/m08TBA)
These sparkly nails are ready for any Fat Tuesday celebration.

## 8. Criss Crossed

![nail,finger,purple,nail care,violet,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hk/y4/sbij4_nail_finger_purple_nail-care_violet_600x338.jpg)

Via [Mardi Gras Nails](http://www.nailsmag.com/video/96072/mardi-gras-nails)
The criss crossed pattern on these nails is fun to look at, but not too over the top.

## 9. Solid Sparkles

![color,finger,nail,fashion accessory,hand,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zz/w6/tjyh9_color_finger_nail_fashion-accessory_hand_600x600.jpg)

Via [My Style](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/159596380514793661/)
There's nothing wrong with using Mardi Gras colors and skipping the designs.

## 10. At the Tips

![nail,finger,nail care,pink,green,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qt/hv/qwnj7_nail_finger_nail-care_pink_green_600x570.jpg)

Via [Nail Art](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/96334879503997395/)
Color at the tips is easy and the one gold nail makes this manicure really stand out.

## 11. Mardi Gras Mask Close-up

![color,purple,footwear,art,pattern,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/f8/f2/j2nqv_color_purple_footwear_art_pattern_337x490.jpg)

Via [Mardi Gras Mask close-up - ...](http://nailartgallery.nailsmag.com/mrsdrensmith/photo/305136/mardi-gras-mask-close-up)
You'd have to have a steady hand to do this, but the effort would be totally worth it.

## 12. Add Some Bling

![color,nail,finger,nail polish,nail care,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/vy/ja/svvbv_color_nail_finger_nail-polish_nail-care_600x600.jpg)

Via [Instagram](https://goo.gl/AZYgL3)
The rhinestones are super fun and give this look something really specail.

## 13. Over the Top Glitter

![nail,finger,hand,manicure,glitter,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ul/j5/qy21o_nail_finger_hand_manicure_glitter_320x240.jpg)

Via [Nail Art](http://nailartbyamyblair.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-09-03T19:09:00-07:00&max-results=7)
Don't be afraid to use lots of glitter. After all, Mardi Gras is all about a party.

## 14. Sequins and Glitter

![nail,color,finger,green,purple,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/x5/lx/xo838_nail_color_finger_green_purple_600x858.jpg)

Via [@nuriss_c](https://www.facebook.com/unsupportedbrowser)
What's not to like about these fantastic nails? Do you love them as much as I do?

## 15. Colorful Dots

![nail,finger,nail care,purple,nail polish,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gv/x4/d4tw6_nail_finger_nail-care_purple_nail-polish_600x738.jpg)

Via [Did My Nails](http://www.didmynails.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com)
The dots are super easy to do and sort of look like party streamers.

## 16. Gold Base

![nail,finger,glitter,hand,fashion accessory,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ms/uj/tpnon_nail_finger_glitter_hand_fashion-accessory_577x640.jpg)

Via [The PolishAholic: JulieG Holiday 2012 ...](https://web.archive.org/web/http://www.thepolishaholic.com/2012/10/julieg-holiday-2012-collection-swatches.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:)
A gold base coat is absolutely perfect for Mardi Gras nails.

## 17. Several Base Colors

![Pane E Vino,color,blue,purple,nail,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fr/ri/g4xw4_pane-e-vino_color_blue_purple_nail_600x1042.jpg)

Via [My Nail Polish Obsession: Fat ...](http://mynailpolishobsession.blogspot.com/2013/02/fat-tuesday-mani-featuring-red-dog.html)
Of course, purple also makes a prime base color for your celebration too.

## 18. Tiny Images

![nail,finger,nail care,hand,manicure,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/o1/lv/wdb21_nail_finger_nail-care_hand_manicure_306x306.jpg)

Via [pinsta.me](https://web.archive.org/web/http://pinsta.me/p/717007214240502231_41193235)
The itty bitty fleur de lis and mask are wonderful for Mardi Gras.

## 19. Fleur De Lis

![nail,finger,blue,hand,manicure,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ev/ee/gv39q_nail_finger_blue_hand_manicure_406x720.jpg)

Via [nails](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/44824958763440537/)
Use nail art decals to get the look just right if you plan to repeat it on every nail.

## 20. Tiny Mask

![finger,nail,green,nail care,hand,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/km/xp/flq9g_finger_nail_green_nail-care_hand_600x599.jpg)

Via [Karen G Nails](https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/photo-gallery/34439621/image/34439638/Karen-G-Nails)
I don't know how that mask would stay in place, but it sure looks fantastic, doesn't it?

## 21. A Little Bit of Everything

![nail,finger,green,yellow,manicure,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wi/z3/ro166_nail_finger_green_yellow_manicure_400x266.jpg)

Via [Amber did it!: Laissez les ...](http://www.amberdidit.com/2012/02/laissez-les-bon-temps-roulette_11.html)
The masks, streamers and fleur de lis combined make these an epic set of nail art.

## 22. Stripes Galore

![color,purple,violet,blue,finger,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/i6/ko/g9ys2_color_purple_violet_blue_finger_479x640.jpg)

Via [Adventures In Acetone](http://adventuresinacetone.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-09-20T07:30:00-04:00&max-results=7)
Stripes in Mardi Gras colors are super fun and really easy to paint on.

## 23. Lots of Masks

![nail,finger,nail care,manicure,hand,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xr/yj/ni0jc_nail_finger_nail-care_manicure_hand_361x480.jpg)

Via [bedizzlenails.blogspot.co.uk](http://bedizzlenails.blogspot.com/2012/02/mardi-gras.html)
I love how each of these masks are a little bit different. I don't think I have the talent to do this, but I think it's fabulous.

## 24. Striping Tape Mani

![nail,finger,purple,violet,nail care,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/tf/zh/ft1pr_nail_finger_purple_violet_nail-care_600x450.jpg)

Via [Nailz Craze: Striping tape mani ...](http://www.nailzcraze.com/2013/03/striping-tape-mani-for-my-awesome.html)
Using some thin striping tape allows you to easily create these fantastic Mardi Gras diamonds.

## 25. Harlequin Nails

_ Via Nail Nerd (nail art for ..._
Here's another great example of Harlequin designs for Mardi Gras. Love it!

## 26. Tiny Beads

![nail,color,finger,green,pink,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xl/zc/yuwtf_nail_color_finger_green_pink_600x1203.jpg)

Via [Nail "Cher"ing: Mardi Gras French ...](http://nailchering.blogspot.com/2013/02/mardi-gras-french-and-beaded-accent.html?m=1)
Glue tiny beads to your nails to give them some bling.

## 27. Mardi Gras Water Marble

![color,nail,finger,green,yellow,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gw/gw/yynwe_color_nail_finger_green_yellow_600x600.jpg)

Via [Mardi Gras Water Marble](http://www.muckingfusser.com/2014/03/11/mardi-gras-water-marble/)
You are going to love how easy this is to do and how many compliments it gets you.

## 28. Back and Forth

![nail,color,finger,green,nail care,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/c9/e3/aqasi_nail_color_finger_green_nail-care_600x600.jpg)

Via [A Painted Nail: Guest Post ...](http://painted-nail.blogspot.com/2014/03/guest-post-from-amy-mcg-at-polish-etc.html)
It's pretty cool how the color scheme alternates on each nail.

## 29. Match Them up

![nail,finger,purple,violet,manicure,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fn/ag/pu4vd_nail_finger_purple_violet_manicure_320x240.jpg)

Via [Juliatmll Nail Art](http://juliatmll.blogspot.com/)
It's always fun to make a couple nails that create an image when they are put together.

## 30. Super Sparkly

_ Via Acrylic nail designs, Nail design ..._
There is just enough sparkle on these nails to make them perfect for Mardi Gras.

## 31. Mardi Gras Clouds

![color,nail,green,finger,purple,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/l9/f0/l3ake_color_nail_green_finger_purple_600x1110.jpg)

Via [Nail "Cher"ing: Mardi Gras Clouds ...](http://nailchering.blogspot.com/2013/02/mardi-gras-clouds-mani.html?m=1)
This is easy, shiny and fun! What more could you ask for?

What's your plan for your nails on Mardi Gras? Aren't you excited to show them off?

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