Looking for inspiration on what to do for your nails this Chinese New Year? Stay away from the obvious (read: monkey-themed art) and opt for these chic designs that wouldn’t look passe once visiting season is over. By Hemalashvini Ragoo.
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7 Stylish Nail Art Designs For Chinese New Year
#1: Marry red and gold colours with an Oriental chic design.
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Photo: @belka_58 Instagram
#2: Add bold metallic foils against a glittery base to add a pop of colour to your monochromatic outfit.
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Photo: @chealseaqueen Instagram
#3: Combine shimmery gold polish and geometric black lines for a classy touch.
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Photo: @kgrdnr1 Instagram
#4: Singapore nail salon Kiyone+LIM's Daruma Japanese doll designs are 100% cute, and 100% not gimmicky.
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Photo: @kiyone_lim Instagram
#5: To add some edge to your cheongsam, go for matte maroon nails with sparkly embellishments, as seen at Singapore nail salon Manicurious.
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Photo: @manicurious Instagram
#6: Don't want to go overboard? Keep it simple yet feminine with red nail polish and intricate white lace designs.
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Photo: @thenailartelier Instagram
#7: Try a trend-setting design: Shattered glass-effect nails, which are created with cellophane paper, at Haji Lane-based salon The Nail Social.
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Photo: @thenailsocial Instagram
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