Don't you just love nail art? There are so many things you can do with it. Holidays, celebrations and events are perfect opportunities to do some nail art. Of course, you can always do it anytime you want to as well. If steampunk is your thing, you are in luck, because there are loads of cool designs you can do. Check them out!

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1. Black Background

Black Background Via Nails by Stoneageaccess on Indulgy.com
Black nail polish is the perfect choice for the background of your steampunk nail art.

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Opting for a sultry and mysterious base, the black nail polish not only adds depth but also emphasizes the intricate details of gears and metallic accents characteristic of steampunk designs. It serves as a stark contrast that makes the metallic hues truly pop, ensuring that each nail is a mini canvas for a Victorian-era inspired masterpiece. With the right combination of brassy golds, burnished coppers, and muted silvers, your nails will exude an air of sophisticated antiquity that's both fashionable and timeless.

2. Gold Details

Gold Details Via The White Rabbit | Nail
Gold detailing is the most ideal choice for your steampunk designs.

3. Symbols

Symbols Via Free Shipping - 63 GOLD
Simple symbols are pretty easy to create, but you can buy decals for many of them too.

4. Three Dimensional

Three Dimensional Via Decorate Your Nails With “BioShock
I love this look! What do you think?

If you're tired of your same old nail polish and want to shake things up a bit, you're in the right place. Here we provide some trendy and unique nail colors options for you. Enliven your style and let your fingertips do the talking. Get ready for the compliments!

5. Gadgets and Gears

Via nailsmag.com
Gadgets and gears are the epitome of steampunk so these nails are great!

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Steampunk lovers know that a touch of metallic charm and mechanical flair is key to nailing the aesthetic. This intricate design from nailsmag.com creatively captures the essence of a gear-driven fantasy world on your fingertips. Copper and bronze hues mesh with tiny cogs and wheels, manifesting the vintage yet futuristic vibe that steampunk is famed for. Whether you're typing on a keyboard or gripping a cup of tea, these nails make a statement of love for all things whimsically industrial.

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6. Steampunked

Steampunked Via chitchatnails.com
This is subtle, but still gives off a great steampunk vibe.

7. Vintage Steampunk

Vintage Steampunk Via nailsmag.com
I love the awesome combination of vintage and steampunk that comes together here.

8. Black and Silver

Black and Silver Via Steampunk Nail Art goes Topless
The color here are epic and I love how each nail has a different design.

9. Shades of Metal

Shades of Metal Via 20 Amazingly Nerdy Nail Art
I love how all the colors of metal combine here. What do you think?

10. Steampunk Machine Gun Manicure

Steampunk Machine Gun Manicure Via 35 Cool 3D Nail Art
Cool or weird? What are your thoughts?

11. Glitter and Gold

Glitter and Gold Via Wacky Laki: Sunday Stamping: Over
You can't go wrong adding a little bit of shine to your nails.

12. Punk Warehouse

Via Polished Peripherals: Steampunk Warehouse
This design is everything that makes steampunk so cool.

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Combining the industrial grit of the punk era with the ornate and imaginative elements of steampunk, this warehouse turns into a treasure trove for nail art inspiration. Imagine your nails adorned with tiny gears, bronzed finishes, and metallic accents that capture the warehouse's essence. It's like turning your fingertips into a canvas for a miniature world of Victorian fantasy meets raw rebellion. The aesthetic speaks to the bold and the whimsical, challenging convention with every polished stroke. Dare to transform your nails into a statement that's as uniquely you as the steampunk warehouse itself.

13. Short Circuit

Short Circuit Via The Nailasaurus | UK Nail
Just a tiny bit of steampunk here, but this is still really awesome.

14. Paint It on

Paint It on Via Daily Nail Art: Steampunk Nails
All you need to free hand tiny designs like this is a tiny little paintbrush.

15. Lots of Gold

Lots of Gold Gold is a great color choice when you're thinking steampunk.

16. Jules Verne Nails

Jules Verne Nails Via Tribulons
I can't get enough of these! Would you do this design?

17. Crackled Background

Crackled Background Via Steampunk nails (please ignore the
You can buy polish that cracks like this. It's perfect, isn't it?

18. Blue SteamPunk

Blue SteamPunk Via Break rules, not nails
I love this modern shade of blue, don't you?

19. Steampunk Pocket Watch

Via Steampunk Pocket Watch Clockwork Golden
This is so fun! You can get this look with nail wraps.

20. Just the Tips

Just the Tips Via Sonoma Nail Art: The Great
Instead of going all out, try doing a little bit of steampunk just on the tips of your nails.

21. Black and White

Via Colores de Carol
You can never go wrong with black and white nail art. It matches everything in your closet.

22. One Nail

Via 19 Examples Of The Newest
It's trendy to make one nail fancy, so this is pretty great.

23. Gears on Gold

Gears on Gold Via Steampunk Nails - Hair &
What isn't to like about this steampunk design?

24. NAIL STAMPING

Via How To: Nail Stamping
Nail stamping is a fun way to get an artistic design even if you can't free hand it.

25. Distressed Cogs, Gears and Chains

Distressed Cogs, Gears and Chains This really is fantastic, don't you agree?

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The intricate design mimics the inner workings of a time-traveler's watch. With rustic metallic hues and a touch of shimmer, they evoke a feeling of old-world charm mixed with industrial prowess. The artistry here showcases an attention to detail that gives a nod to the past while celebrating the edgy aesthetics of the steampunk genre. Whether you're accessorizing for a themed event or simply want to add a bold statement to your everyday look, these nails are sure to draw admiration and start conversations. Truly visionary for the fashion-forward individual!

26. Moustache Steampunk Nails

Moustache Steampunk Nails Via Google Images
Moustaches are definitely having a moment and they fit perfectly with the steampunk trend.

27. Shine on the Ends

Shine on the Ends Via pollypolish.com
I like how the ends have just the right amount of detailing. Cute!

28. Super Shiny

Via All geared up...#notpolish..thankyou everyone.have a
Cover your nail art with a coat of clear polish so it gets super shiny like this.

29. All the Best

All the Best Via - Nails by Simone Gilbert
I saved the best for last! Don't you just love this?

Do you like steampunk? What's your favorite thing about it?

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Just liked 26

love the gun nails ! so me!

I'm not a huge fan of steam punk but I LOVE 18!!!

these are just so weird, not something I'd do!!

Love 11 and 22

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