After all, there are some days when you only have time for something quick and easy.
Then, apply a half swipe of a glittery hue on the right.
Christmas Skittle Nails
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Classicskittle manicuresare simple and striking.
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But to make your holiday manicure a smidge more special, consider using alternating finishes and colors.
Here, sparkles,cat eye effects, and foil glitter covers every seasonal trend on one hand.
Start with a sheer nude base followed by a clear glossy top coat.
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Then, use nail glue to affix festive, colorful gems on each nail.
A look that is easy to execute but has a big payoff.
Dual Finish French Tips
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Dual-finish manicuresinstantly draw us in.
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Consider this an unexpected way to sport aFrench manicurefor the holidays that is simple yet seasonal.
Chocolate Skittle Shimmer Nails
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Chocolate nailscontinue to be a top trend of the year.
To give the neutral hue a little extra glitter and glam, opt for shimmery or velvet browns.
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All you better create this look is your favorite red polish and little gold bow nail stickers.
Encase each nail in a glossy top coat to keep the sticker edges from peeling up.
Frosted Ice
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We all know and love the allure ofvelvet polish.
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And in this gorgeous blue shade, it feels like it belongs in a winter wonderland.
Holly Jolly Red Nails
you’re free to never go wrong withshimmery red polishfor the holidays.
Frosted Pine Nails
This manicure is another example of how matte metallics elevate a simple monochromatic set.
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Plus, the palegreen polishreminds us of frosty days and snow-flocked pines.
Metallic Candy Cane French Tips
Love a super-themed holiday manicure?
Start with metallic silver French tips.
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Then, use a nail art brush to add red diagonal lines on top.
Just like that, you have a sweetcandy cane nail look.
Navy Snowflake Nails
For a less traditional holiday look, let snow be your muse.
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Still want to kick it up a notch?
Add gold borders around each nail tip for a little extra festive glam.
Ruby Red Present Manicure
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Thisruby red French manicurewas inspired by a perfectly wrapped present.
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Here, the color perfectly accents thelong almond nailswhile bringing images of Christmas trees and the Grinch to mind.
The color feels festive and seasonal without being overly colorful.
Just be sure to touch up your edges with nail polish remover to perfect the popular nail look.
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