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Most people have a love-hate relationship with winter.
Collage: Bella Geraci; Source images (right to left): Sarah Chue, Trenna Seney, Elle Gerstein
AtAllure,were most excited about the new crop of winter nail art trends.
We consulted nail artists for the biggest trends of the chilly season.
Prepare to screenshot inspo for your next appointment.
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Whatever holiday you celebrate in December, sparkles are always appropriate, says New York City-based nail artistTrenna Seney.
Plus they double as New Year’s Eve nails!
This look is best achieved by adding on a faux tip usingGel-Xor builder gel.
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Voila: a mani fit for a princess.
This design was a hit in thefalland will continue into the winterfor good reason.
The shiny silver finish is perfectly on theme with the icy season.
Its bold and it screams confidence.
To achieve a similar look, start with a sheer nude base.
To recreate this look, start with a solid base shade.
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Then, use a detail nail brush to apply chunky glitter polish to the perimeter of each nail.
Nunez usedEssie Set In Stonemetallic polish for this shimmering black and silver mani.
For a similar hint of shine in gold, we love theJinSoon Galanail polish.
Dark chrome ombre perfectly complements the winter air, says Chue.
It’s dramatic but not overly done.
Start from the tip of the nail and paint down, says Chue.
It’s unassumingly fabulous, says Chue.
Under the light, these nails come alivesparkling like sun-kissed snow.
Nail artists regularly reach for chrome powder, likethis onefrom Manucurist, as an alternative to metallic top coats.
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Just dip asmall nail spongeinto the glazing powder and buff it onto dried polished nails.
For this enchanted mani, Nunez swept on two coats ofEssie Off Tropic.
We also recommendSally Hansen Color Therapy Bliss Nail Polish in Serene Greenfor its vibrant hue and glossy finish.
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Once the polish dried, she applied nail glue and carefully placed tiny gold foil pieces on top.
Its a fun way to transform a manicure, says Nunez.
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