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Ombre holly? We’re here for it. (Instagram @nailpromagazine)

With the festive season around the corner, it’s never too early to search for holiday nail inspo. We’ve rounded up some of the best looks for the festive season 2021 and these ones offer a fresh take on our seasonal favourites. Your nails will be the star of the office party with these festive nail art designs.

festive nail art
This beautiful winterscape is a new twist of festive nail art. (Instagram @red_iguana)

We love dreaming about a wintery wonderland because, unless you happen to visit Ski Dubai often, snow isn’t in your forecast. Animals are always a good idea and owls not only represent wisdom but are a unique but seasonally appropriate choice in festive nail art. We love the incorporation of the rhinestone details and the crisp, wintery, and festive feeling these nails bestow upon us.

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Love texture, plaid, and embellishments? Why not go for all three. (Instagram @mindynailsdecor)

Plaid and gingham have been trending throughout 2021 and they’re still going strong as we enter the end of the year. Although these nails don’t scream festive season with their neutral shades, they are an exciting break from traditional seasonal reds and greens. Between the plaid, the chunky sweater textures from the 3D argyle embellishment, and the embellished rhinestone designs, these nails perfectly sweep you from the holidays into the new year.

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We love the traditional holiday colours fused into this modern abstract festive nail art. (Instagram @glitter_shine_nails)

Negative space nails aren’t going anywhere, anytime soon. This trend has been seen since the beginning of 2021 and we think we’ll be seeing a lot of it heading into 2022 and beyond. For a innovative twist with merry colours, infuse gleeful emblems like candy cane stripes and snowflakes into an abstract and on trend design. Don’t be afraid to add black into the festive nail art to add structure and dimension to your design.

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Can’t get enough of the negative space trend? Neither can we. Consider incorporating it into your festive nail art this holiday season. (Instagram @paintboxnails)

Another negative space trend with a holiday twist is this red and white almost French-but not quite-manicure. These modern nails can be further enhanced with a bit of a joyous gold sparkle.