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The holiday season and Christmas are just around the corner. We’re putting up our trees and wreath, we’re getting our presents bought – and we’re also working on nailing our Christmas party looks, in some cases quite literally.

Many options are available for festive nails. The options are endless. There is a wide range of festive nail designs to choose from. You have so many choices that it is difficult to decide which one you like best. design.

When it comes to going DIY with your festive nails, you’ll probably want to feature glitter somewhere in your design, though. After all, it’s not the festive season without the sparkly stuff, is it?!

Interview with Pamela Laird, Apprentice star and beauty boss. We discuss why glittery nails are so good for Christmas. “There’s nothing more festive than some sparkle and it will take you right through to the new year celebrations,”Laird who is some top tips for creating glittertastic Christmas nails at home if you’re going down a DIY route.

If there’s one step not to miss it’s base coat, always make sure you use one, especially when working with glitter.

“A layer of base will protect your natural nails and also help when it comes time to removing the glitter,” Laird explains. “I recommend Sally Hansen nail rehab, this dries to a low gloss which will help hold the glitter in place.”

You have many choices when it comes creating Christmas nails.

“If you aren’t brave enough for full on glitter you can always change up the classic French manicure and add a tip of glitter just to the very edge of your nails,” Laird says. “It’s super subtle but will have you feeling festive.”

Alternatively, ’you can layer up your glitter varnishes to create a 3D finish. Start with a chunky glitter polish first and then add a coat of the thinner smaller, repeat until you get a multifaceted effect!”

Top coats are essential, as is a base coat. “No matter how you add glitter to your talons, topcoat is key!” says Laird. “It will enhance your glitter and give it a gorgeous shine but also help with a smooth finish so the glitter doesn’t catch in your hair and clothes.

When it comes to topcoats, Laird has two favourite options. ″The most luxurious top coat I love using is Chanel Le Gel Coat, it’s specially formulated to mimic the high glossy shine you get with gel polish – without the need for a UV lamp. Instead it’s activated by natural light and bonds to any polish underneath to extend the wear time.

“My quick fix fast drying favourite is Sally Hansen Insta Dri topcoat. It has acrylic ologimers inside which dry to create a hard like shell over polish that’s dry in literal seconds! And super glossy.”

Her last tip? “To extend your polish and keep super glossy nails, reapply your topcoat every three days. You’ll revive the shine and keep your polish chip free for longer!” Essie Leave Not Trace Glitter Nail Polish Remover is her best friend for getting it off.

These festive looks are most in-fashion

These glitter tipped Christmas nails look chic and stylish without being overly glittery – they’re the perfect combination of natural, nude nails and a splash of glitter.

You can recreate this look with a glitter polish that has a lot of coverage and a nail sticker.

These nails represent Christmas glamour at its best. These nails are perfect for combining 3D effects with nude tones. ‘sweater’They work well.

The look is possible with either a nude or white nail color. For the sweater nail, you’ll need gel, a stamper, and a builder gel. design.

The nails have a shimmery finish and an illustration.

Use a glittery nail polish topper or stamper to achieve this look.

What’s great about these nails is that they’re wonderfully festive without being too bright or bold.

You can recreate this look by applying white nail polish and a nude to your nails. Then, use a sponge to apply the polish. Next, apply nail stickers with chunky loose shimmer.

These abstract-inspired nails might be simple but they’re wonderfully stylish and have plenty of glitz to them.

The look is possible with white, gold or nude nail polishes.

These nails scream Christmas; they’re so fun and festive. The illustrations add an extra dimension to the overall appearance. design.

Recreate the effect by using nail stickers, stamps, or red and gold glitter nails to create the illusion.

They look simple but great. This look can be recreated with a simple nude nail polish and a glitter nail varnish.

Do you want to create a holiday nail look that is stunning (with lots of glitter), but aren’t sure where to begin? We’ve put together a guide to some of the must-have products for DIY holiday manicures.