Nail Colors That May Help You Manifest Your Goals In 2025

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Using the power of manifestation isn't a new concept — many try to envision their dreams coming true with self-affirmations, writing down goals, and wearing the right colors to attract all of the good things the universe has to offer. But what if we took this one step further with our manicures? Wearing hues that represent our desires on our nails may help add some extra oomph to our willpower. After all, our hands are one of the most frequently used and looked-at parts of our bodies, so it makes sense that we'd want to use them to bring forth our manifestations. 

Interestingly, colors have the power to invoke certain feelings. For example, blue is thought to be calming, while red can be worn as a power move. "It's amazing how colors can truly impact our mood and influence our behavior," psychologist Rachel Goldman told Verywell Mind. "Think about your clothes and how different colored clothing makes you feel when you wear them. Perhaps the next time you are feeling kind of blah, think about this and see if your mood shifts by wearing a different color." The same practice can be applied to manicures, and while we're not saying that certain manicure colors are instance cheat codes, wearing the right hues may help you feel more confident and, in turn, manifest your 2025 goals.

There's a reason leaders wear red, as it conveys power and authority, and if you have big goals this year, this is the manicure color for you. With this shade, there's no hiding behind any doubts or insecurities. Red is eye-catching and meant to draw attention, so it can even help push you out of your comfort zone if you're feeling timid or unsure. "It represents blood; It represents life force passion; its slow-moving molecules create friction, which creates heat, so it represents heat and fire as well," Nina Ashby, the author of "Simply Color Therapy," explained to MindBodyGreen.

If you're looking to purchase a home or land a dream job, you have the types of goals that red manicures may bolster. Red is the color of the root chakra, which represents safety and security, and you may help ground your chakra with common practices by meditating and walking barefoot on grass. You can also write your ambitions for 2025 on a piece of paper with details that convey your purpose, all while sporting your red mani-pedi to empower your manifestations.

Orange isn't typically everyone's first nail color choice, which is why this is an excellent shade if you're looking to fill 2025 with new experiences. This color represents fun and adventure in color theory, so take your orange nails with you on the backpacking trip you've always dreamed of or while you step out of your comfort zone and sign up for a new class. Although it's not a primary color, this hue is bright and cheerful and may give you a burst of energy, as well as a boost of confidence.

For those who aren't the adventurous sort, orange can inspire you to add "yes" to your vocabulary and open up your mind to new POVs. You don't have to travel around the world on an exciting caper, but simply agreeing to a new restaurant or re-entering the dating pool after a breakup can help propel your 2025 goals of broadening your horizon. And if bright orange isn't your cup of tea, try a dreamy creamsicle shade for spring or a vampy russet during the fall months.

Everyone deserves love in their lives, and there's nothing like having a romantic partner by our side to uplift us and make us feel treasured. If you're dreaming of that perfect person, you may want to opt for a pink manicure to help manifest romance in your life. While red symbolizes passion and lust, its softer sister shade invokes love, sprinkled with femininity and playfulness. "Due to pink's mix of passionate red and white's connotation of purity, pink is also connected with love and tenderness," Sherwin-Williams color marketing manager Emily Kantz shared with Today. Art professor Rebekah Compton added to the outlet, "The poetic comparisons in love poetry often made between a maiden and roses, particularly pink roses, also increased the connotations between pink and love." This makes pink nail designs perfect for the coquette aesthetic — if that's something you're interested in!

With all of the different shades of pink, it may be hard for you to decide which one to pick for your manicure. Think about what kind of love you want to manifest for yourself. Do you envision someone sweet and gentle? Try a soft blush or cotton candy color. If you want a more fiery, passionate relationship, give your nails a splash of color with fuchsia. And if you want both, combine two polishes for a fun summer manicure that's perfect for short nails.

If your 2025 is all about taking out the old and bringing in the new, there's nothing better than the color white, which symbolizes purity and a fresh start. Every new year brings about a feeling of inspiration and the desire to leave bad habits behind, which can begin with a fresh coat of white polish on your nails. The absence of color can free your mind and heart from any cloudy judgments, while leaving room for you to decide what's in store for your future. Whether you're looking to leave a toxic relationship or move out of your old apartment, you may be able to manifest brighter days ahead with a snow-colored manicure.

White doesn't just represent a fresh start, either; it's also calming and healing, so it may help you leave behind negative feelings. When moving on from the past, it's necessary to completely free yourself of any tethers that hold you back, which means processing your emotions and then letting them go. Just remember that white polish shows chips easily, so it's important to touch up your nails every few days.

When it comes to opulence and luxury, nothing is more glamorous than gold (other than diamonds, of course). There's a reason high-end brands love using the warm metallic shade on their products, as it represents status and wealth. The color gold is steeped in history, with many cultures believing it attracts good fortune. "Gold is connected to all things that grow and thrive as the sun enables that growth," Pantone Color Institute executive director Leatrice Eiseman explained to CNN. The color expert explained that gold also brings forth a desire of possession, adding, "(Gold) carries with it the messaging that you should own it. It is a learned, conditioned response."

Many people want to achieve a certain level of success, whether monetary or career-driven. To manifest that in 2025, gold nails are your answer. The great thing about gold is that it can be worn all year. For the summer months, a light, honey-colored gold shade would look gorgeous in the sunlight, while a rich copper will accentuate the colors of brown, yellow, and orange during the fall. Surround your digits with gold all year, and you might just become a boss babe in no time. Just make sure to avoid outdated nail trends to keep your look classy and timely.