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Winter Nails 2025: Chrome, Glitter and Cat-Eye Lead Holiday Looks

New roundups translate months of artist experimentation into practical holiday manicure guidance.

Overview

  • Refinery29 and Glamour publish late‑November guides that crown shimmer‑forward finishes as the season’s key looks.
  • Glitter is framed as the classic party-to-everyday choice, often lasting longer than standard polish though removal may require acetone.
  • Chrome and magnetic cat-eye effects typically rely on salon techniques such as fine powders or magnets to achieve frosty, luxe illusions.
  • Editors spotlight inventive motifs including Snowglobe Cat-Eye, mulled-wine tortoiseshell, argyle patterns and giftbox-inspired sets, adaptable to any length or shape.
  • Glamour pairs inspiration with DIY polish picks from Essie, OPI, Sally Hansen and Holo Taco, noting glitter’s pop-cultural ubiquity, including Taylor Swift’s frequent sparkle.