If there's a celebrity who is giving us all the nail trend inspiration right now, it's Dua Lipa. From her recent halo nails to her ever-changing nail art (of which I've screengrabbed numerous times this year—my camera roll is brimming with her nail inspo), our beauty team gets a thrill every time we see her show off a new manicure.
And as we head into December, we're particularly taken by her recent manicure, which, IMO, is the perfect Christmas manicure to see you through the festivities in the month, without being too on the nose.
As I was scrolling on IG this morning, my thumb was stopped in its tracks as I lay my eyes upon Dua Lipa's latest post, where she is holding a book (one she recommends from her book club, BTW). While I'll definitely be adding it to my read list, I was also spellbound by her starry manicure.
Featuring silver and gold metallic stars on her long almond nails, her celestial manicure is equal parts cool and festive. Layered over a sheer, neutral base (my guess would be OPI Bubble Bath), the stars are painted with chrome silver and gold. They're an elevated take on festive nails without the fuss of glitter or snowflakes. Instead, they feel seasonal while giving a subtle nod to the Christmas season. You can bet that we've screenshotted these for our next manicure.
If you're wondering how to get the look at home, scroll on for my picks on creating Dua Lipa's starry nails from home.
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