Sparkle season is upon us and this is the perfect time to treat yourself to a holiday-themed manicure. Deck out your nails in festive hues ensuring you shine through the party season before using in the new year with a whole different style – because new year, new me, new nails, you know?
Whether you stick on winter-themed stickers or cover your nails with glitter polish, you can effortlessly become the nail star within your circle, all while maintaining a chic and sophisticated look, devoid of any cheesiness.
If you’re a minimalist, opt for chic and subtle green and red tips, while the ones of you who live the maximalist lifestyle can go all out and transform you nails in real works of art.
Festive mix-and-match
Who says that you can’t have a bunch of festive motifs on your nails and still look chic?
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Shop the look:
Nails Inc. Gold Mani Marker Nail Pen, £5 here .
Illamasqua Matte Nail Varnish in Amy Red, now £4.20 here
Christmas Theme Nail Art Stickers, £6.35 here
Minimalist 3D
If you want to play with 3D textures but you’re not ready to commit to a full-on maximalist nail do, these stylish but chic 3D gems are going to be right up your street
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Shop the look:
Rimmel 60 Seconds Super Shine Clear Nail Polish, £3.99 here
Rainbow Vegan Nail Art Gem Pack, now £4 here
Ardell Silver Play Pen, £5.99 here
Fake it till you make it – Santa edition
Santa nails are the epitome of a Christmas manicure, but if you’re not sure about keeping the style on for a few weeks, press-on nails are having a moment. Do you still want to embrace the festive manicure season, but you’re giving your natural nails a well-deserved break? Simply stick on a set of fake ones and watch the compliments roll in.
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Shop the look:
Elegant Touch False Nails Stiletto in Dear Santa, £6.99 here
Candy cane tips
Nothing says Christmas dinner more than candy cane-themed nails! Whether you like the classic peppermint sweets or not, these red and white swirls will automatically put you in a festive mood!
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Shop the look:
Gelly Hi Shine Nail Paint in Cotton White, £3.99 here
Nailberry To The Moon And Back, £16 here
Barbiecore, but make it festive
While red, gold and green remain timeless choices for a festive nail transformation, what if we dare to break tradition and embrace the pink life? The chic hue has been a recurring favourite for the past year (thank you Barbie movie!), so it seems fitting that it would grace our nails during the festive Christmas month.
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Shop the look:
Beauty Pie Wondercolour™ Nail Polish (Supernude), now £7 here
Essie Nail Polish in A Cut Above – £7.99 here
What style are you going to choose to make sure your nails will stand out during the holiday season?
