These dip nails ... or create an ombre effect by blending a light lavender into a deeper plum. Alternatively, consider adding a touch of sparkle with a glittery purple accent nail.

Aura nails are their very own category of ombré nails. The design is categorized by the gradient starting in the middle and working its way out to a solid color. Here, a soft purple and pink ...

Cool down with a black-and-bloody experiment ... With autumn evenings beckoning, this dusky purple hue is the color you want ...