The 14 Best Glitter Nail Polishes for a Little Extra Sparkle

If you notoriously struggle to paint your own nails, you’re going to need to get your hands on a Dazzle Dry kit. The four-step system dries in minutes, gives a professional-looking shine, and, thanks to the small brush, is easy to polish. As for colors? This winter white is the perfect topper for the holiday season. You can build up opacity with a few coats or leave it on the sheer side.

“I really love mooncat glitters,” says Nyugen. “One of my favorite glitter polish is Blame My Star Sign.” The holographic pigment is a blend of charcoal and purple with hints of iridescent greens and oranges. It’s a unique hue that will hands-down have people stopping you to ask what shade you’re wearing. 

You don’t have to be a nail artist to wear some serious nail art. At least not anymore. Thanks to OPI's line of press ons, you can stick on this holiday-approved sparkly French manicure without having to put in the work. No smudging, no chipping, and a full two weeks of wear. Sounds pretty good, right? 

Want your nails to catch the light at every turn? Allow us to introduce you to this gorgeous, holographic purple hue. It's reminiscent of outer space (peep the name) and serves as the perfect statement polish. It errs more on the shimmer side (there's no physical glitter pieces), but the sparkle factor still landed it on this list. It will have you right on trend with the chrome nail polish craze a la Hailey Bieber. Plus, it's super dense, so you can wear it solo. 

Deep green lovers, please rise! This dark hue is already popular on the runways this season, so what better way to embrace it than with glitter? You can go for a whole monochromatic look with your outfit to boot, or rock a little slice of the color trend. The emerald shade is cool year-round, but it's especially relevant for the holiday season. As for the wear? You can expect a formula that won't chip. OG Beauty YouTuber Kathleen Lights founded this brand, so you know it's the real deal. 

Dorothy should have matched her ruby red shoes to this equally vibrant and sparkly polish. Of course, that wasn’t an option when Judy Garland was playing the iconic character, but that doesn’t mean you can’t. This baby is uber-pigmented (trust me, I've tried it), so you're honestly only going to need one coat for a glitzy finish. Because of the chunky glitter flecks, it does run on the thicker side, so make sure you only use an itty-bitty amount of polish. Remember: It's easier to add than to start fresh. 

Picture this: You’re chilling on a beach at a White Lotus hotel, you’re sipping a mini umbrella cocktail of choice, your nails are perfectly manicured in this vibrant yellow, and all is well in the world. Sounds delightful, right? If you're jet setting off for a holiday vacation or simply want to bring a little sunshine to your snowy environment, there's nothing better than this delightfully cheery summer nail polish shade, which is infused with black glitter specks. Still not convinced? The hue is vegan and cruelty-free. 

We know space is vast and wide, but so are the shimmer flecks in this deep space blue polish. The formula has a translucent base so the glitter is truly the center of this universe. That said, it's really easy to get a more opaque look. Just listen to Nguyen's advice and grab your favorite navy polish shade of all time (I personally love Essie's After School Boy Blazer) and put one coat of this glitzy baby on top. It creates a chic vibe that's anything but childish. 

Embrace your inner child with this light blue shade that's reminiscent of The Little Mermaid. The name of the polish is spot-on, and in two coats you’ll be channeling your inner child. The glitter flecks here are going to be on the smaller side, which is going to give you a more solid, iridescent finish as opposed to a top coat. Depending on the lighting and your skin tone, your nails are going to pick up more green or blue tones. 

If this year taught it's anything, it's that pink is here to stay. Call it Barbie-core or chock it up to Elle Woods' long-lasting legacy, but a pop of pink has become a wardrobe staple. And personally, I couldn't be happier. While wearing a monochromatic hot pink outfit is one way to rock the trend, a quick swipe of glitter polish is a more subtle way to get on board with the cultural moment. There's nothing better to get the job done than this Essie hue, which is loaded with circular pink glitter flecks. It is pretty translucent, so I recommend layered a shade underneath. 

This is the epitome of a glitter nail polish. Its silver-rainbow holographic magic that gives you a glitzed out look in just two coats. It has versatility at its core and can serve as a topper, an accent nail, or be worn solo—there's truly no right or wrong. Glitz aside, the application process with this little guy couldn't be easier. You have to scoop up Olive and June The Poppy Tool (its attachment that gets secured to the jar's lid) and you'll have so much control over your polish strokes. 

'Tis the season for champagne—and we mean that *very* literally. Match your manicure to your champs with a sheer topcoat that will turn your regular nails into a red-carpet-ready set. This seems like a bit more sophisticated take on the glitter trend, but don't be afraid to have fun with the hue either. Because while you can 100 percent layer this on top of a nude polish, you also swipe it on top of a bright white, a navy, or even an emerald green. 

I fully plan on layering this formula on for every damn soirée I'm invited to this holiday season. The magenta, purple, silver, blue, and rose gold pigments not only look insanely chic when holding a martini glass, but they also give a crazy amount of dimension to your mani. Unlike other polishes that have uniform flecks, this guy has it all. The blue flecks take a dotty form, while the silver tones are more like sequins. Every single swipe will be fabulously unique. 

Consider this your own personal bottled disco ball. The round, chrome flecks in this top coat hit the light just right with every flick of the wrist. It's not inherently a full coverage formula, but trust me: If you put on enough coats, you'll get a completely opaque finish. The trick is to make your coats thin and give your nails enough time to dry. That said, a little smudge with a glitter polish is barely noticeable. If you do want to layer, I recommend either a white or chrome-toned base.