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Naomi Jamieson

For a festive mani that looks as good as it feels, Manucurist's Active Shine is my go-to

A collage of Manucurist's Active Shine sheer pink shimmer nail polish, repeated in a diagonal line pattern and featured on a cream and gold glitter template.

The festive period can quickly become a whirlwind of stress; days blur, things like beauty appointments fall by the wayside, and suddenly you can find yourself face-to-face with Christmas Day feeling wholly unprepared and manicure-less. Well, not this year, as I've found a nail polish that delivers a classy hint of shimmer, without any fuss.

While we'd love to book in for one of the wintery looks currently topping the 2025 nail trends, when the festive rush strikes, snagging a nail appointment - or just finding time for one, in general - isn't always feasible. The slots book up fast, which is something I, personally, have learnt the hard way. Thankfully, though, following several tragic occasions where I've left booking too late and found myself in dire need of a quick and elevated manicure, I've uncovered the ultimate party nail polish for all occasions, and especially for your Christmas nails.

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