The holidays are arguably the most festive time of year, and you know what that means — parties abound. From office mixers to family get-togethers, there’s certainly no shortage of occasion to eat, drink and be merry heading into a new year. And, naturally, it doesn’t hurt to have a fabulous holiday mani to flaunt and make you feel even more festive during this celebratory season.
But holiday manicures aren’t what they once were. Long gone are the days of kitschy Christmas trees, Santa sleighs and cartoonish reindeer. Rather, holiday manis today are a modern statement of elegance and interest. They utilize classic colors along with hues that are newcomers to the holiday scene (we’re looking at you, millennial pink). They rely on exciting new techniques for added depth, such as embossing and matte finishes.
So if you’re dying to give your nails a very merry makeover in the coming months, don’t resign yourself to singing snowmen or a similarly silly design. Take a pic of one of these modern holiday looks to your manicurist and ring in the new year in high style.
Sweater-weather style
Between the matte polish and embossed technique, this look has us feeling very merry indeed.
Ice, ice baby
If it’s drama your dark heart desires, look no further than this icicle-inspired design.
Stunning in silver
If ever there’s a time to bring on the bling in your manicure, it’s the holidays. Say hello to this silver style!
Perfect for a party
Coordinating nude colors give this look added interest while still keeping it holiday party chic.
Petal power
A barely there design featuring poinsettialike leaves feels delightfully wintery.
Fine lines
The holidays are happy and bright, so why shouldn’t your nails be? This style is cheerful and unique.
Five golden fingernails
You can never — we repeat never — go wrong with a glittery, all-gold mani for the holidays.
Blue Christmas
Bright blue is a refreshing holiday hue, and the silver triangle design is a clever nod to the Christmas tree.
A bit of glitz
Super-dark nails (this would be fabulous in hunter green) dipped in gold lend a sophisticated vibe.
Festive fingers
For a look that is simple yet classic, try this burgundy-tipped holiday manicure.
Evergreen dreams
Green is arguably the most holiday-esque of colors, and this mix of matte and shine is divine.
Pattern play
A plaidlike pattern feels perfectly playful (and not silly) for the holiday season.
Holiday pink
Move over, red! Millennial pink is having its holiday moment, and this manicure is festive proof.
Shine on
Calling all winter brides! This glitter-dipped blush design is about as dreamy as it gets for holiday I dos.
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