Day 359: Merry Christmas Nail Art
Nail art to say "Merry Christmas!"
Nail art to say "Merry Christmas!"
Rosa Vargas, Palm Springs,Fla.

2015 saw a rise in geode nails, the resurgence of the aquarium technique, and wine-hued Marsala was dubbed the Color of the Year. So where does the industry go from here? We spoke with experts, did some research, and dreamed up a few designs of our own to give you a jump on the next big thing in nails.
Liz Tucker, Mane Attraction, Pleasanton, Texas

From windowpane to houndstooth, checks look good across the board.

Manhattan nail design studio Paintbox recently partnered with Donna Karan to promote the launch of her new fragrances Cashmere Mist Black and White

Nadja Freund demonstrates how to do Painterly Nails

Turn regular nail polish into gel-polish and layer colors you can etch out for a cool swirl design.

Theresa (Mo) Lawrence demonstrates how to do Winter Birch.
Princess Eugenie attended the annual Christmas luncheon at Buckingham Palace with Rudolph and

Denise Heavner of Jefferson, Ohio, teaches how to make this striped Santa nail art.
Rosa Vargas, Palm Beach, Fla.
Hailey Hall, Twin Falls, Idaho
Cynthia McKenzie-Cook, Modish Nails by Cynthia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Liza Waitzman, Toes on the Goes, San Diego

That is so 2015.
Janice Bates, Junction City, Kan.