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Festive nails are no longer an afterthought. They’re just as much a part of your look as your hair and makeup. From a flash of gold that catches the light every time you reach for your clutch to a quiet luxury manicure that looks effortlessly polished wrapped around a champagne coupe, there's something so undeniably chic about having photo-ready digits. And while some manicures may seem impossible to achieve without a nail artist, many are relatively easy to recreate at home.
Ahead, six designs worth bookmarking for the festive season.
Start with clean, dry nails and remove any residual polish or oil. File them into your preferred shape, gently tidy the cuticles and apply a base coat before moving on to colour.
Avoid using your nails as tools and be mindful of prolonged contact with water while the polish is setting. A fresh layer of top coat can also help maintain shine and protect the finish.
Keep a small brush or cotton swab dipped in nail-polish remover nearby. You can use it to clean up edges or correct small mistakes without having to redo the entire manicure.
Think about the overall mood of your outfit. A milky-white or understated French manicure can complement heavily embellished dressing, while metallics, shimmer and bolder details can add another layer to a simpler ensemble.
Start with clean, dry nails and remove any residual polish or oil. File them into your preferred shape, gently tidy the cuticles and apply a base coat before moving on to colour.
Avoid using your nails as tools and be mindful of prolonged contact with water while the polish is setting. A fresh layer of top coat can also help maintain shine and protect the finish.
Keep a small brush or cotton swab dipped in nail-polish remover nearby. You can use it to clean up edges or correct small mistakes without having to redo the entire manicure.
Think about the overall mood of your outfit. A milky-white or understated French manicure can complement heavily embellished dressing, while metallics, shimmer and bolder details can add another layer to a simpler ensemble.
Start with clean, dry nails and remove any residual polish or oil. File them into your preferred shape, gently tidy the cuticles and apply a base coat before moving on to colour.
Avoid using your nails as tools and be mindful of prolonged contact with water while the polish is setting. A fresh layer of top coat can also help maintain shine and protect the finish.
Keep a small brush or cotton swab dipped in nail-polish remover nearby. You can use it to clean up edges or correct small mistakes without having to redo the entire manicure.
Think about the overall mood of your outfit. A milky-white or understated French manicure can complement heavily embellished dressing, while metallics, shimmer and bolder details can add another layer to a simpler ensemble.
Start with clean, dry nails and remove any residual polish or oil. File them into your preferred shape, gently tidy the cuticles and apply a base coat before moving on to colour.
Avoid using your nails as tools and be mindful of prolonged contact with water while the polish is setting. A fresh layer of top coat can also help maintain shine and protect the finish.
Keep a small brush or cotton swab dipped in nail-polish remover nearby. You can use it to clean up edges or correct small mistakes without having to redo the entire manicure.
Think about the overall mood of your outfit. A milky-white or understated French manicure can complement heavily embellished dressing, while metallics, shimmer and bolder details can add another layer to a simpler ensemble.
Start with clean, dry nails and remove any residual polish or oil. File them into your preferred shape, gently tidy the cuticles and apply a base coat before moving on to colour.
Avoid using your nails as tools and be mindful of prolonged contact with water while the polish is setting. A fresh layer of top coat can also help maintain shine and protect the finish.
Keep a small brush or cotton swab dipped in nail-polish remover nearby. You can use it to clean up edges or correct small mistakes without having to redo the entire manicure.
Think about the overall mood of your outfit. A milky-white or understated French manicure can complement heavily embellished dressing, while metallics, shimmer and bolder details can add another layer to a simpler ensemble.
