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Naomi Jamieson

For a manicure that feels akin to an accessory, silver Christmas nails are the way to go

A close-up of someone's hand, which feature short, silver French tip nails by nail artist, Fliss Alton/@gelsbyfliss/ featured in a grey and white template, with a silver glittery overlay and a product shot of essie's silver apres-chic nail polish and a similar silver nail polish spill.

For a manicure that feels very 'Winter Wonderland'-esque, but with a touch of modernity, silver Christmas nails get our vote as their accessorising powers can rival even some of your favourite jewellery pieces this party season.

Like gold, green and red nails, a silver manicure is very much synonymous with the festive season. Indeed, we see silver everywhere at this time of year, from tinsel and baubles hung on the tree to glittering sequin tops, so it feels only natural to apply it to one's talons too. Speaking of which, the 2025 nail trends boast plenty of looks, like cat eye nails and bow designs that will pair perfectly with the hue, thus delivering both a timeless and trendy nail look in one. Silver also offers the perfect middle-ground between a super festive glitter nail look and that of a more classic, block colour (like holly berry red or burgundy), as yes, it's metallic, but it's also very versatile, not unlike your go-to silver rings or pair of huggie hoops.

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