The Nail Edit: All the Chicest Manicure Trends to Wear This Holiday Season

The Nail Edit: All the Chicest Manicure Trends to Wear This Holiday Season

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The holiday season calls for a new nail edit. For this story, we listed standout designs that are perfect for any upcoming soirées

Vampy nails, winter chrome, classic red—this season’s latest manicure obsession introduces a new take on holiday nails. A festive play on colors, glitter, and embellishments, it’s set to complement any design preferences or holiday personalities. Take Nadine Lustre, for example. In her recent MEGA Entertainment cover, the actress is seen making a case for a futuristic french tip. It’s a creative twist to a classic format that still complements her character. 

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Like any other season, the nail department is never short of design options. Here, we delved into some of the standout manicures taking over the beauty sphere. 

Vampy

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The last quarter of the year has made a strong case for dark, moody hues. In contrast to the habitual holiday palette, the nail design features a rich deep color play. The look can be easily adapted with a matte finish or a high-shine spruce lacquer. Here, Lily Collins’ vampy nails matched her plum lip look. Add a more personal touch by making your own lip and nail pairing. 

Winter chrome

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A nod to disco, the winter chrome nails take festive nails to new heights. The look is adorned with glitters and embellishments that take the party to your tips. Recreating the design requires the use of the right formula and the right technique. A sponge technique is usually done to properly render the shimmer onto the nails, while a glitter top coat is utilized to secure the shine. 

Classic red

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A bright red nail is clearly a holiday beauty favorite. As seen on Heart Evangelista, the look is versatile enough to be worn with any style—it’s inarguably trés chic. For fans of the French beauty look, punctuate the manicure with coordinating lipstick. Change things up with a new red iteration or edit it with embellishments. 

The Cruella

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A chic twist to a monochromatic manicure, artist Tom Bachik dressed Camila Cabello’s nails with a look that has a Cruella appeal. Here, the split-color design is updated with a full black hue on one side and a clean french tip format on the other. It makes the perfect choice for beauty fans who want to prove that there is fun in a black-and-white palette. 

Chrome pearl

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It appears that even BLACKPINK’s Lisa Manoban is a fan of the chrome nails trend. More pearl than metallic, the design features a satin-like medium-gloss finish that added dimension to her white polish hue. The look is achieved with chrome dust and can be done in different hues such as black or silver. 

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