Whether you’re a nail-art enthusiast or just looking to upgrade your weekly manicure, these nine ideas are perfect for the holidays (and won’t clash with your party ensemble).
Nail trend updates by Jenny Jin
The Best Holiday Manicure Trends to Try Now (That Aren't Cheesy)
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Published Nov 10, 2015
Festive French Tips
If you’re the type of person who starts listening to Christmas songs the day after Halloween, this is the manicure for you.
Evergreen Half-dip
A nude and forest green mani will look especially crisp against your cozy knits.
Glitter Lining
If a full on glitter mani feels excessive, try a simple (but no less glitzy) border instead.
Metallic Brushstrokes
Snow white nails meet gilded brush strokes.
Mixed Mediums
Vary the colors and textures, but stick to a consistent theme to keep things fresh, but still streamlined.
Thin Gold Lines
Prefer to DIY? All you need to create this chic design is a little striping tape, some emerald green polish and a (somewhat) steady hand.
Floating Manicure
A sliver of negative space at the base of your nails elevates a basic metallic mani (and allows for the smoothest grow out).
Swooped Lines
Prefer something more understated? A curved black (or navy blue) line dresses up your nails without competing with any of your cocktail attire or jewelry.
