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YouTube's Best Holiday Nail Tutorials

Christianna Wiggins |
November 27, 2013 | 5:59 p.m. PST

Staff Reporter

With the holiday season in full swing, it is important to keep up with the latest, most fashion-forward trends. This season, you can look great from your head to your fingertips by painting on a holiday-themed manicure. You don't have to pay for a salon job- YouTube divas have made the art of manicuring a cinch. These fun designs are surprisingly easy to create, while still being bold enough to turn heads.

1. "The Short Nails" Tutorial from IndigoNova1

For a more broad holiday design, the nail gurus at IndigoNova1 demonstrate how to paint detailed snowflakes. Since this style is more seasonal than Christmas-specific, it is the perfect look to rock all winter long.

2. "The Ultimate Guide" from Cutepolish

This YouTube channel is the go-to for everything mani-related. During the holiday season, it is no exception. Cutepolish's Christmas nail art video teaches even the most amateur artist to paint everything from Christmas lights to Santa Claus, and even a wrapped present. 

3. "Christmas Nail Art" from IHaveACupcake

The IHaveACupcake YouTube channel simplifies Christmas nail art by focusing on cute holiday clothing designs. This video teaches viewers how to paint Santa Claus' famous red suit and Jack Frost's classic striped scarf. The instructor gives incredibly clear directions, so that even those with minimal artistic skills are able to master these styles.

4. "Glitter Nails" from EverythingLuxy

EverythingLuxy gives a basic tutorial on how to get the perfect set of glittery nails in under 20 minutes. In this video, the ladies behind EverythingLuxy show the audience a glittery gold design created with an inexpensive Sephora nail kit. Since glitter is appropriate for every occasion, this style will surely be seen throughout the holidays. 

5. "Nail Stocking Stuffers" from Robin Moses

For the more advanced beautician, the Robin Moses Nail Art channel offers a tutorial for intricate nail designs. In this video, Moses provides a step-by-step guide to painting stockings stuffed with candy canes and presents. Moses talks the viewer through each step, making it relatively easy to mimic this nail aficionado. 

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