These moon nail designs are all over Instagram anytime there’s a full moon. They can give you a unique look in any season, any look and shows your unique side. This kind of style is absolutely going to catch some attention. It stands out with a unique and mystical vibe.
We scrolled through thousands of moon nail art ideas to put together a list of our favorites. Whether it’s a simple French manicure or something more elaborate to show your nail tech, we’ve got something to fit any look. Some are subtle minimalist vibes using clever use of negative space while others are more vivid and out there.
Is this your kind of style? You might like our astrology nail designs or moon and star nail art. I like the minimalist moon style on this list but you might something you like better.
We are starting this collection off with these black and white curve French tips. The blacktips are topped with white elements while the black ones are topped with white elements. A perfect balance of the two colors.Here’s a set that reminds me of how peaceful and beautiful the night could be. We’ve got these pretty black ombré nails that are designed with some gold moons and stars.We’re back on the minimalist side. We’ve got these milky sheer nails that are topped with these gorgeous gold embossed designs. Other nails have a marbled design painted in cream and brown.Nothing’s more beautiful than admiring the different stages of the moon. Here are some pretty realistic moon designs on some black square nails.We’ve got some short nails that are designed with a clear and white marbled base. On top, we’ve got these thin gold beautiful celestial elements.We’re sticking to simpler designs with these clear and pink nails. As usual, the pink nails are topped with moons and stars while the clear almond nails have some dried flowers inside.Here’s another space-themed nail set. We’ve got some long stiletto nails that are painted in violet and black. You can always add in any design with your nail set to make it better matched for you. Here we’ve got some cheetah print diagonal tips with some falling gold stars.These nails remind me of a pretty pink and purple galaxy. On top, there are some hints of gold foil and some gold moons as well.These black nails are gorgeous! We’ve got some trendy fire designs, some French tips, and moon outlines.Here’s another black set. This one’s matched with a translucent nail that’s designed with a hanging moon and star.If you want a classy nail set, then go for this one. These short almond nails are painted with a natural pink base. Some of them are designed with the evil eye design while the others have stars and moons on them. I also love the blue ombré accent nail.Here we’ve got blue and white nails. One hand is painted with a white marble base that’s topped with gold elements. The other hand is also topped with the same elements but has a blue marbled base.Here are some bright pastel blues to keep your nails feeling cool. On top, we’ve got these warm gold sparkly designs.We are coming at you with these gorgeous teal nails. They’re topped with a matte topcoat and are designed with some gold glitters.We’re sticking to these classic black shorties that are topped with celestial bodies. Black and white is really a popular set theme. Both hands have the same design but the only difference is one hand has a white base and the other has a black base. These nails are gorgeous. We’ve got these clear nails that fade into clear tips. The clear tips are topped with multi-colored glitter and some celestial designs.A luscious black set that gives perfect tribute to the sun and moon. They’re surrounded by loads of sparkling stars around them.These milky pink nails are topped with this really pretty star design. In the middle, we’ve got this really beautiful pink and violet gem than takes the design a notch.If you don’t like too much color, then you can stick with a nail set like this. It’s got some simple matte black nails and some matte cream nails that are topped with a hanging moon and star.I love how this gorgeous orange shimmer base looks! It’s got some gems on top and some gold elements to add some more shine!I love the intricate design on this nail set. My favorite design has to be the Eye of Horus symbol which stands for protection, health, and restoration.I love how pink and black nails look! The black nails are topped with some really opaque glitter while the hot pink nails are designed with some black stars, moons, and sparkles.I love these unique tips! The French tips have a curvy shape and they’re also lined with a nice white on the outside. The pink side of the nails is designed with some subtle sky elements.These short almond nails have a nice simple white base and are topped with a fire design, a moon, a snake, and an evil eye symbol. These nails definitely stand out in this set. We’ve got these gorgeous moss green nails. The middle nail is designed with a very simple gold moon. We’ve also got some gold French tips which are lined with some gems.This black stiletto nail set features two different phases of the moon. I love the added stars in the background that give this look more dimension.If you’re unsure of how what to match with your black nails topped with celestial bodies, then pair them with these black and white matte marbled nails.If you love really simple nails but you want just a little bit of design, then give this set a try. It’s got this very natural pink base and one of the nails on each hand has a simple gold moon on top.I’m obsessed with this intricate pattern and design. The star looks absolutely different from its normal symbol form.We’ve got a bright blue and white combination. My favorite thing about this set is the marbled designs that are surrounded by gold foil.Keep it short and simple with these milky pink sheen almond nails that are designed with some gold designs.I love how this set looks because it’s added a little twist to some classic black French tips. They’re designed with a bit of glitter on top and one accent nail has a very subtle white moon on top.We have a nail set with a black base that’s topped with some glitters and some white celestial bodies. My favorite has to be the crystal designed with a moon on top.If you’re sick of black and white, why not try out a black and rose gold set instead? The rose gold pops perfectly on top of a black base.I love how minimalistic this nail set looks. We’ve got this light caramel shade that’s painted all over the nails. One set has some very thin black tips and the other set has a few gold gems and a small gold moon.It’s refreshing to see such a beautiful royal blue that reminds me of the night sky.We are all in love with the pink to white classic ombré nails. This set is similar to that but two nails are topped with a bit of silver and a gold moon!If you love the moon and the sun, then this is the perfect set for you. The design and art style perfectly show the beauty of these celestial bodies.This nail set is pretty simple. It’s got this black base and is topped with some gold foil. There are also some gems on the moon of the nail.Have you checked out these silver ombré tips yet? They’re topped with moons and stars in black and white. My favorite has to be the cat silhouette on top of the moon.We’ve got these gorgeous soft nails. Some of them are painted in this pretty lilac shade and are topped with some gold elements while the others are topped with groups of pink glitter.We’ve got this short nail set that’s designed with some classic black micro French tips. One nail is also designed with a moon and star.I love the colorway on this set! The set utilizes some earth tones and the gorgeous blue stone accent really ties the entire look together quite well!We’re keeping it modern with this black-themed nail set. We’ve got a mixture of sparkles, snakes, and moons.Here’s a light gray and black set. They have similar designs on both nails but the black set is painted with white stars and moons instead of black. These nails are gorgeous. They look like a pretty modern set because of the black tips that extend to the sides of the nail and the simple black dot design.
If this hasn’t given you some inspiration for moon nail designs I don’t know what will. There’s so much you could do with this nail style and you could tweak these styles to suit your own look. Our inspiration photos come from user submissions and open sources and we’ll always give credit. All of the fantastic styles belong to their respective owners. If we’ve got a credit wrong or you’d rather we don’t feature you – just drop us an email.