<p><span>Vicki Jensen, Contempo Salon &amp; Spa, Ann Arbor, Mich.</span><br /><span>My inspiration is New Year&rsquo;s Eve in Times Square. I call them &ldquo;Bling in the New Year.&rdquo; Since you kiss your sweetheart&nbsp;</span><span>at midnight and that&rsquo;s when my phone usually blows up with texts, I decided to paint two emoticons kissing.</span></p>

Vicki Jensen, Contempo Salon & Spa, Ann Arbor, Mich.
My inspiration is New Year’s Eve in Times Square. I call them “Bling in the New Year.” Since you kiss your sweetheart at midnight and that’s when my phone usually blows up with texts, I decided to paint two emoticons kissing.

<p><span>Trina Kison, Electric Cherry Nailz, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada</span><br /><span>When I think of New Year&rsquo;s Eve I think of glitter, sparkle, and gems.&nbsp;</span><span>These nails scream, &ldquo;I am ready to party into 2014 with style.&rdquo;</span></p>

Trina Kison, Electric Cherry Nailz, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
When I think of New Year’s Eve I think of glitter, sparkle, and gems. These nails scream, “I am ready to party into 2014 with style.”

<p><span>Freeda Latham, Designer Nails, Hillsville, Va.</span><br /><span>The reindeer and swirls represent a whimsical, festive, and carefree event. These nails can be&nbsp;</span><span>worn to a playful or professional party and will make a girl feel good about herself.</span></p>

Freeda Latham, Designer Nails, Hillsville, Va.
The reindeer and swirls represent a whimsical, festive, and carefree event. These nails can be worn to a playful or professional party and will make a girl feel good about herself.

<p><span>Emily Kim, Polish&rsquo;em Nails &amp; Esthetics Studio, Guelph, Ontario, Canada</span><br /><span>I kept these nails simple for a classic holiday party. Traditional red and gold with black will&nbsp;</span><span>look great paired with a little black dress.</span></p>

Emily Kim, Polish’em Nails & Esthetics Studio, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
I kept these nails simple for a classic holiday party. Traditional red and gold with black will look great paired with a little black dress.

<p><span>Bianca Parker, Fresh Unique Dope Nails, Fairfax, Va.</span><br /><span>I drew my inspiration from Holiday Barbie. When I think of nail art to wear to a&nbsp;</span><span>holiday party, I think of glamour, glitz, glitter, and sparkles.</span></p>

Bianca Parker, Fresh Unique Dope Nails, Fairfax, Va.
I drew my inspiration from Holiday Barbie. When I think of nail art to wear to a holiday party, I think of glamour, glitz, glitter, and sparkles.

<p><span>Alexandra Mansoor, Madison Heights, Mich.</span><br /><span>These nails are cool and frosty, perfect for the holiday season. Celebrate with sophistication&nbsp;</span><span>and style by wearing embellishments that will grab attention from across the room.</span></p>

Alexandra Mansoor, Madison Heights, Mich.
These nails are cool and frosty, perfect for the holiday season. Celebrate with sophistication and style by wearing embellishments that will grab attention from across the room.

<p><span>Akari Nakashige, Akari Nail Design, Vancouver, B.C., Canada</span><br /><span>These nails are inspired by wool-woven houndstooth. My intention&nbsp;</span><span>was to create elegant nails with glitter to spice things up.</span></p>

Akari Nakashige, Akari Nail Design, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
These nails are inspired by wool-woven houndstooth. My intention was to create elegant nails with glitter to spice things up.

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<p><span>Vicki Jensen, Contempo Salon &amp; Spa, Ann Arbor, Mich.</span><br /><span>My inspiration is New Year&rsquo;s Eve in Times Square. I call them &ldquo;Bling in the New Year.&rdquo; Since you kiss your sweetheart&nbsp;</span><span>at midnight and that&rsquo;s when my phone usually blows up with texts, I decided to paint two emoticons kissing.</span></p>
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Vicki Jensen, Contempo Salon & Spa, Ann Arbor, Mich.
My inspiration is New Year’s Eve in Times Square. I call them “Bling in the New Year.” Since you kiss your sweetheart at midnight and that’s when my phone usually blows up with texts, I decided to paint two emoticons kissing.

<p><span>Trina Kison, Electric Cherry Nailz, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada</span><br /><span>When I think of New Year&rsquo;s Eve I think of glitter, sparkle, and gems.&nbsp;</span><span>These nails scream, &ldquo;I am ready to party into 2014 with style.&rdquo;</span></p>
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Trina Kison, Electric Cherry Nailz, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
When I think of New Year’s Eve I think of glitter, sparkle, and gems. These nails scream, “I am ready to party into 2014 with style.”

<p><span>Freeda Latham, Designer Nails, Hillsville, Va.</span><br /><span>The reindeer and swirls represent a whimsical, festive, and carefree event. These nails can be&nbsp;</span><span>worn to a playful or professional party and will make a girl feel good about herself.</span></p>
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Freeda Latham, Designer Nails, Hillsville, Va.
The reindeer and swirls represent a whimsical, festive, and carefree event. These nails can be worn to a playful or professional party and will make a girl feel good about herself.

<p><span>Emily Kim, Polish&rsquo;em Nails &amp; Esthetics Studio, Guelph, Ontario, Canada</span><br /><span>I kept these nails simple for a classic holiday party. Traditional red and gold with black will&nbsp;</span><span>look great paired with a little black dress.</span></p>
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Emily Kim, Polish’em Nails & Esthetics Studio, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
I kept these nails simple for a classic holiday party. Traditional red and gold with black will look great paired with a little black dress.

<p><span>Bianca Parker, Fresh Unique Dope Nails, Fairfax, Va.</span><br /><span>I drew my inspiration from Holiday Barbie. When I think of nail art to wear to a&nbsp;</span><span>holiday party, I think of glamour, glitz, glitter, and sparkles.</span></p>
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Bianca Parker, Fresh Unique Dope Nails, Fairfax, Va.
I drew my inspiration from Holiday Barbie. When I think of nail art to wear to a holiday party, I think of glamour, glitz, glitter, and sparkles.

<p><span>Alexandra Mansoor, Madison Heights, Mich.</span><br /><span>These nails are cool and frosty, perfect for the holiday season. Celebrate with sophistication&nbsp;</span><span>and style by wearing embellishments that will grab attention from across the room.</span></p>
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Alexandra Mansoor, Madison Heights, Mich.
These nails are cool and frosty, perfect for the holiday season. Celebrate with sophistication and style by wearing embellishments that will grab attention from across the room.

<p><span>Akari Nakashige, Akari Nail Design, Vancouver, B.C., Canada</span><br /><span>These nails are inspired by wool-woven houndstooth. My intention&nbsp;</span><span>was to create elegant nails with glitter to spice things up.</span></p>
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Akari Nakashige, Akari Nail Design, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
These nails are inspired by wool-woven houndstooth. My intention was to create elegant nails with glitter to spice things up.

It’s the time of year for dressing up for holiday parties and clinking champagne glasses on New Year’s Eve. These celebratory nail art designs will help you get inspired to create festive looks for your client’s nails this holiday season.

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