Another way to add some shine to your NYE nails is with gold flecks. Using a nude base like this person did is a really nice ...

The most common of all the Christmas designs has to be Santa! If you are looking to incorporate a Santa design into your ...

With the holiday season approaching, student-run nail businesses are gaining popularity as an affordable alternative to ...

Growing up, many of us heard a variation on the same adage during the holidays: There is nothing more meaningful than a heartfelt, handmade gift. What if we applied that idea to our nails? Between all ...

From tortoise shell to cheetah print, animal-inspired designs are an absolute must for winter nails. This design features a moody, translucent effect with dark, smoky swirls of black and brown against ...

Nail care starts with looking after your cuticles. Mii Cosmetics' Nourish + Nurture Nail and Cuticle Oil Pen, £8.50, is ...

What’s the single most influential accessory of 2026? The smallest, most expressive canvas: the manicure. Going into the new year, nail colors, shapes, and art aren't just an afterthought; they've ...

Winter comes amply sprinkled in snow and aesthetic references—and the best winter nail designs embody them all. “Whenever winter rolls around, I always think of deep colors, and also metallics,” says ...

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