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    7 Hot New Polish Trends for the Holidays!

    By Megan McIntyre, Illustrated by Naomi Abel, Refinery29
    Parry dress? Check. Slammin' shoes? Check. Hot updo? Obviously. The perfect polish to tie it all together? Umm…

    Amidst all the primping and planning for your plethora of holiday engagements, it can be easy to overlook your nails, but a dressed-up set of digits is crucial to topping off your look. Plus, according to celeb manicurist Skyy Hadley, most people talk with their hands and if you're planning on drinking and eating on the party circuit, then attention will constantly be drawn to your hands. So it's critical to make sure your hands and nails look their best.

    That's why we put together our guide to the seven hottest nail-polish trends for the holidays, plus tips from Hadley on the coolest ways to wear 'em all. Click through, take notes, and prepare to feel that holiday spirit, in your fingers and your toes.


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      Make metallics feel fresh by straying away from the usual gold and silver shimmer in favor of something a bit more unexpected. Duo-chrome and foiled finishes help jazz up this classic trend, as do surprising shades like mauve or jade.

      Ciaté Paint Pots Nail Polish in Spending Spree, $15, available at Sephora; RGB Cosmetics Nail Polish in Factory, $16, available at Anthem Wares; MAC Nail Lacquer in Girl Trouble, $16, available at MAC.... more 
      Photo by: R29
      Make metallics feel fresh by straying away from the usual gold and silver shimmer in favor of something a bit more unexpected. Duo-chrome and foiled finishes help jazz up this classic trend, as do surprising shades like mauve or jade.

      Ciaté Paint Pots Nail Polish in Spending Spree, $15, available at Sephora; RGB Cosmetics Nail Polish in Factory, $16, available at Anthem Wares; MAC Nail Lacquer in Girl Trouble, $16, available at MAC.
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