Usher in festive energy with these glam manicures

There are few better ways to tie up an ensemble than a good manicure. Whether it is to add a flush of color to your look or to artistically express yourself, you can’t go wrong with adorning your fingertips. With the chrome and glazed doughnut manicures taking the internet by storm in recent years, we have rounded up the current most in-demand manicures for you to choose from. 

Reflective manicures, better known as cat-eye nails, draw inspiration from the feline eye. This mani overlays a base hue with a shimmering effect crafted using nail paints incorporating magnetic particles. Utilising precise technique with magnets, results in a multi-dimensional and ever-changing design, as unique as a cat’s eye. Nail tech to the stars from Selena Gomez to Camilla Cabello, Tom Bachik, has also warmed up to the set sharing his own version of the mani. 

Zola Ganzorigt—the artist behind the viral glazed doughnut nail trend and nail tech to Hailey Bieber, who is herself known to be manicure connoisseur, also shared her current penchant for the technique. 

Say yes to reflective manis, which are just the right pick for the festive season to complete your western and ethnic ensembles alike. Transitioning seamlessly from day to night, these should get you in the festive spirit instantly! If you’re one looking for a pop of colour, another set worth leaning towards is the jelly gloss manicure. 

When you’re bored of just one colour, try three or more. Take a page out of celebrity nail tech’s book Michelle Humphrey and go with complementary hues of the same color family to ensure they go well together. Create a glossy ombré effect to check all the boxes of a pop of colour. 

Aura nails deservedly landed a spot on this list for their elegance. Along with a preferred base coat, aura nails comprise gradients created with an airbrush or with blooming gel nail polish. The polishes seamlessly blend yet retain their own glamour. 

Whether you’re getting these done professional or fancy DIY-ing your own set, it’s best to invest in premium products to ensure longevity. Try nail paints from Kiko Milano or Nattie M. If you just don’t have the time, press-on nails are an effective option. Try press-on nails donning the same effects from Itsoezi or Gush Beauty. 

If you fancy maximalism, don’t shy away from nail embellishments or incorporating mismatched hues and adorning each fingertip with a different hue. Go for your preferred nail length and shape and select one of these sets for your fingertips to be festival-ready instantly! 

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