This holiday season is a time of transformation and experimentation, at least when it comes to nails. Rock your manis through the Christmas season and beyond without making a serious dent in your wallet.
Statement nails are in, as seen by the pointed look worn by singer Adele. With a bit of patience and know how, you to, can have gorgeous, do-it-yourself nails to get you through the holidays.
Go for the gold or silver or everything in between when it comes to glitter. Accessorizing your nails with glitter is a great way to shine until the New Year's Eve ball drops. Beauty experts recommend painting your nails with a solid color, such as gray, and placing the glitter over it to avoid nails that scream party while you're at work.
Add bling to one finger only and leave the rest a neutral hue. Paint your nails with the neutral shade of your choice and then go completely crazy with one nail on both of your hands. Experiment with leopard print, polka dots (which are showing up everywhere) or, heck, even rainbows. The goal here is to let your inner party girl come out and play but within reason. Everyone from your mom to your best friend's sister will rave over this type of manicure.
Apply a green manicure to liven up dull, winter days. The go to shades, according to refinery29.com are those that contain a jewel tone and the greens that remind you of a forest.
Experiment with a nail art kit and remember the one nail per hand rule as you try out the endless possibilities. You can purchase nail art from your local beauty supply store and through online retail outlets such as Amazon.com.