This Wavy Mauve Manicure

These Classic Mauve Nails

You can't go wrong with a classic mauve manicure. Opt for a polish that's extra rich and glossy to really take your nails to the next level.

✨Try it with: Nails Inc. Nail Polish in Velvet Velour

This Sparkly Mauve Manicure

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These Tonal Mauve Nails

Can't decide which shade of mauve you like best? Grab your five favorite polishes and try this tonal manicure instead. Pro tip: There's no right or wrong way to layer your colors, so have fun with it.

✨Try it with: Deborah Lippmann Bed of Roses Nail Polish Set

This Marble Mauve Manicure

This Negative-Space Mauve Manicure

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These Mauve and Gold Nails

This Multi-Colored Mauve Manicure

These Gray-Mauve Nails

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This Plum-Mauve Manicure

If you need a break from your regular winter nail polishes (see: black, gray, and more black), you can't go wrong with a rich mauve. I love how this shade leans a bit more purple.

✨Try it with: Essie Gel Couture in Not What It Seems

These IG-Worthy Mauve Nails

Another option that miiight be best for professional nail artists, these dark-mauve nails look so pretty with gold-foil detailing. Leave part of your nail bare for a nice little contrast.

✨Try it with: Suite Eleven Nail Polish in Jupiter & Mars

These Round Mauve Nails

Mauve doesn't have to read super moody, btw. This pink shade looks great on its own (I mean, talk about glossy), but gold or silver detailing is always a smart add-on.

✨Try it with: Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer in Coming Up Roses

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This Mauve and Orange Manicure

This Cow-Print Mauve Manicure

This Abstract Mauve Manicure

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These Water Marble Mauve Nails

These Mauve Glitter Nails

These Subtle Mauve Nails

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This Mauve and Tortoise Manicure

This Rosy Mauve Manicure

The perfect spring-to-fall shade, this bright mauve polish is a great option if you're looking for something a bit more pink. Finish off the look with round edges and clean cuticles.

✨Try it with: Olive & June Nail Polish in LD

Ruby was the beauty editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covered beauty across print and digital. Her work has appeared on The Zoe Report, Fashionista, and StyleCaster. Follow her on Instagram. 

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