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Five festive manicures to glam you up for the holidays

From sophisticated and sharp to bedazzled designs, here are our fave polishes to wear during the party season.
By Madeline Cravit
Five festive manicures to glam you up for the holidays

Holiday Manicures

Statement sparkle

This glitzy polish will make your nails look party ready in an instant. Wear it on it's own or layer it over another polish. Bonus: One coat will camouflage a nicked-up manicure. 

Essie Nail Polish in "On A Sliver Platter", $10, Shoppers Drug Mart.

Five festive manicures to glam you up for the holidays

Classic tips

Bright red nails for holiday season? It's a no brainer! That's why this week-long wear, glossy crimson is topping our wish list.

CND VINYLUX Weekly Polish System in Serene Green and Scarlet Letter, $12 each, Salons across Canada.

Five festive manicures to glam you up for the holidays

Modern matte

A layer of this magic top coat transforms your favourite nail polish shade from shiny to matte. It's cool, sophisticated and straight-up unique. 

OPI Matte Top Coat, $11, Shoppers Drug Mart.

Five festive manicures to glam you up for the holidays

Ornate affair

Get runway inspired nail art the easy way, with adhesive polish strips. This bedazzled mani was designed for Revlon by celebrity red-carpet favourite Marchesa.

Revlon Designed by Marchesa Nail Art SD Jewel Applique in Silk Rosette, $9, Shoppers Drug Mart.

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Five festive manicures to glam you up for the holidays

Black lustre

This deep shade reminds us of a starry night and makes us feel oh-so romantic. Even better, the gel polish formula is chip-resistant with a brilliant sheen.

Sally Hansen Gel Polish Glitter in Glisten Up, $15, Shoppers Drug Mart.

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Five festive manicures to glam you up for the holidays

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