Well, what if we applied that idea to our nails?

This holiday season, we’re championing easynail art ideas for December.

Because newsflash: Not all nail looks are as complicated as they seem.

a red french manicure with white snowflake nail art

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Find your ultimate December DIY nail inspo, below.

TO DIY, start with an allover milky nude base, followed by artfully applied shimmery black swirls.

The easiest way to create a swirled nail look is with an ultra-fine nail art brush.

a glittery black swirl manicure

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Icy French Tips

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How pretty is this shimmery blue-sage and cream nail look?

It’s icy, earthy, cozy, and festive all at once.

Nevertheless, let’s focus on the easy nail art at hand.

a manicure with three frosted sage fingers and two french tips

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For the hearts, a dotting tool will work wonders.

Snowflake French Tips

Bright, Santa Claus red is easily the most popularnail color for December.

Instead of opting for a solid red manicure, though, consider this snowflake French design.

a pink and burgundy manicure with hearts and negative space cuticles

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Start with a sheer nude base.

Let them dry, then apply white snowflake nail stickers to each nail.

Finish with a thick, glossy top coat to encase them and prevent peeling.

a red french manicure with snowflake nail stickers

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Just check that to encase them in a clear top coat to help prevent peeling.

Festive Red French

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Another way to wear red polish this holiday season?

In a mismatchedFrench design.

a red manicure with gold bows

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Finish with a top coat.

Pearlescent Presents

We love the look of this pearl-dotted present accent nail.

you could DIY the design with a nail art brush.

a red manicure with different french designs

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Then, glue a teeny, flat-backed pearl in place with nail glue.

Minimalist Ornament Nails

Love the idea of a shimmery black manicure for December?

Instead of glitter polish, consider pairing jet-black tips with ornament-inspired gemstone accents.

a red manicure with rose gold half moons at the cuticle

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We love the dainty rhinestone accents on the pointer, middle, and ring fingers.

Christmas Bows

We’re obsessed with these Christmas present nails.

Icy Blue Velvet Nails

Speaking of blue nails, check out this icy illusion French manicure.

a red manicure with a bow accent nail

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Christmas Treats

How precious is this Kelly green Christmas treat nail design?

Chocolate Marble

Have a bit more time on your hands?

This chocolate marble design takes a sec to recreate but the steps are easy enough to follow.

a black french manicure with ornament gemstones

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Alternatively, you could apply dots of the polish directly onto each nail and swirl them there.

a green velvet french manicure with ornament accents

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a plaid accent nail in christmas colors, surrounded by solid nails

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a french manicure topped with red bows

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a skittle manicure in christmas colors

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a blue velvet illusion french manicure

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a green manicure topped with christmas treat stickers

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a manicure with vintage christmas designs

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a chocolate marble nail design

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