12 December Nail Ideas to Try - MANHATTAN SOCIETY

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December goes full festive — glitter, metallics, reds, greens, and nails that match wrapping paper and champagne.

My top pick: Red glitter is December in a bottle — festive, sparkling, and matches every holiday outfit from ugly sweaters to New Year’s dresses.

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1. Red Glitter Full Set

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All ten nails in red glitter — wrapping-paper energy. Shop red glitter nail polish christmas on Amazon →

2. Emerald Green Jewel Tone

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Jewel-toned emerald for a luxe Christmas manicure. Shop emerald green gel nail polish on Amazon →

3. Gold Chrome Mirror

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Full gold chrome for mirror-finish holiday glamour. Shop gold chrome nail powder on Amazon →

4. Snowflake Accent Nails

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Red or green nails with snowflake decals on the accents. Shop snowflake nail stickers christmas on Amazon →

5. Christmas Colour Set

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Red, green, gold, and glitter nails across both hands. Shop christmas press on nails set on Amazon →

6. Silver Glitter NYE Nails

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Silver glitter for New Year’s Eve transition. Shop silver glitter nail polish on Amazon →

7. Candy Cane Stripe Art

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Red-and-white diagonal stripes on accent nails — candy-cane nails. Shop candy cane nail art stamps on Amazon →

8. Champagne Gold Elegant

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A soft champagne gold for a quieter holiday look. Shop champagne gold nail polish on Amazon →

9. Velvet Red Matte

Matte red with a velvet texture — holiday luxury. Shop velvet red matte nail polish on Amazon →

10. Green Chrome Tree Nails

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Chrome green for a metallic Christmas-tree look. Shop green chrome press on nails on Amazon →

11. Holographic New Year Shift

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A holographic polish that shifts colours in the party lights. Shop holographic nail polish nye on Amazon →

12. Ornament Nail Charms

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Tiny 3D ornament or bow charms on solid colour nails. Shop christmas nail charms 3d on Amazon →

The bottom line

Red glitter is December’s guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Emerald green is the luxe alternative, and holographic polish transitions from Christmas into New Year’s Eve.