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These fun, easy winter nail designs were created by Jini Lim using Essie's Winter 2018 collection. Learn how to create a starry mani, plaid nails, a winter half moon, and a wavy winter nail look.


1. Start by applying a thin layer of Here to Stay base coat. Apply Sights on Nightlights on each nail.

2. Alternating between the tip of the nail and the base, use a thin brush tool to create the shape of a star and fill in with Million Mile Hues. Seal with Speed.Setter top coat.


1. Start by applying a thin layer of Here to Stay base coat. Apply Just the Way You Arctic to each nail.

2. Using a thin brush tool, paint a wavy line in each color using Polar-izing, Million Mile Hues, Glow With the Flow, Hear Me Aurora, and Sights on Night Lights. Seal with Speed.Setter top coat.



1. Applu a thin layer of Here to Stay base coat. Apply Just the Way You Arctic to each nail.

2. Using a striping tool and Million Mile Hues, paint two thin lines across the center of the nail in the shape of a cross.

3. Using a thin brush tool and Sights on Nightlights, paint two thin lines in the shape of an “L” on the left side of the nail.

4. Using Hear Me Aurora, fill in the right side and tip of the nail. Seal with Speed.Setter top coat.


1. Apply a thin layer of Here to Stay base coat. Apply Million Mile Hues to each nail.

2. Using Hear Me Aurora, paint the tip of the nail leaving a half moon of gold underneath. Seal with Speed.Setter top coat.


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