Beauty / The Nail FilesBeauty / The Nail FilesBehold, five festive nail trends to try this Christmas@krocaine is back with the third instalment of the Nail Files. From frosty tips to a Burberry inspired plaid, these Chrimbo talons will see you through to the New YearShareLink copied ✔️December 11, 2018December 11, 2018TextKro Vargas Dazed Beauty Contributing Editor Kro Vargas (@krocaine) is a nail juggernaut. A love that began in the nail salons of Queens, where she would spend the day with her grandmother as a kid, grew into a full-time career and an Instagram fanbase of over 50K. A psychedelic collage of everything from Sailor Moon to the creation of Adam, Fiji water to fashion monograms - her work is always kitsch and always fabulous. In her monthly column, Kro will shine a spotlight on the nail artists she is loving and the trends we should be following. December is finally upon us. We’ve got tinsel, Mince pies, pigs in blankets, baubles, bubbles, parties, endless parties, bad Christmas jumpers, and a lot of last minute shopping still to do in the lead up to Jesus Christ’s birthday. “This month is all about looking good and good vibes as we prepare to bring in the new year,” says Kro. “Here are some of my favourite festive manicures to complete your favourite holiday look.” Cold as ice “@britneytokyo turns these glass nails into a perfectly festive and cute holiday manicure. These nails are a great way to ring in the new year for all the extravagant gals out there.” Get the look: DIY Nail Rhinestones Plaid is the new plaid “Miami artist @rosebnails uses a classic plaid print for this one of a kind holiday manicure. This print can easily fit any colour scheme to match your holiday mood.” Get the look: Military Red No.300 and Stone No.104 Tickled pink “If you’re in the holiday spirit but don’t want something too flashy on your nails @yuriosukanails creates a beautiful and sparkly ombre look for just enough glitz to get you through the season.” Get the look: Barry M Glitterati Nail Paint Under the mistletoe “Miami artist @i_heart_nailart is all about the details. She loves to focus on thumbs and this is my favourite way to spruce up your holiday manicure. Pair these festive thumbs with the colour of your choice.” Get the look: Mickey Minnie Mouse Nail Art Stickers Jack Frost “This wintery wonderland manicure was brought to you by Miami nail artist @theenailwitch. She uses intricate placing to pile on chunky iridescent Swarovski crystals and pearls to give you the perfect white Christmas, wherever in the world you may be.” Get the look: Ivory Nail Art Pearls Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREProduct of the week: Starface’s ‘magical, squeaky clean’ lip balmTattoo Assembly showcases the cutting edge of tattoo cultureOnMeet the creatives turning up the heat in Lagos with Burna Boy and OnHoroscopes April 2026: A 7 year cycle has ended – so what’s next?The best new scents, from real strawberries to mother’s breast milkPITKISSER captures the beauty and rage of LA’s girl mosh sceneConner Ives and MAC team up to protect the dolls Who is looksmaxxing really for?How the BDS movement has changed the way we eatGoop horror: The new wave of literature skewering the beauty industryDoctors debunk Clavicular’s beauty routine, step by stepYSL Beauty’s Block Party showed the changing face of gen Z nightlifeEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy
