Holiday Nail Art

Nov 30th, 2011

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, in the salon, nails are glistening. A beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight, design ‘in nails in a celebratory waaaaay!

Get inspired with festive nail art. The links below will send you on your merry way to step-by-step instructions.

Happy decorating!

Silver NYE: Flair

Santa down the chimney: Dear Santa

Santa: Jolly ‘Ol St. Nick

Mouse in stocking: Naughty or Nice

Celebrating Hanukkah: Blue Mood

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