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# Festive Seasonal Manicures
CutePolish's Holiday Lights Nail Art is Fun and Easy

By Marie | Published 2011-11-10 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-lights-nail-art
References: [beautylish](http://www.beautylish.com/v/nxjvg/holiday-lights-nail-art) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/user/cutepolish)

With Halloween over for another year, the urge to already begin decorating for the winter holidays can often prove too difficult to resist -- but if you can't help but get a head start on the festive season, this Holiday Lights Nail Art manicure is an adorable, yet subtle way to get into the spirit.

Created by [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelement) user CutePolish, these jolly nail designs are shockingly easy to create at home, and by following the simple and direct step-by-step tutorial video, you'll be sporting this look in no time. Using a base coat, white polish for the tips, black polish, colored lacquers of your choosing and a top coat, you can easily adorn your nails with these festive mini lights and have a lot of fun doing so. If, like me, you're slightly manicure-challenged, it might be a good idea to invite some friends over for help and make a girls' night out of it!

For an awesome [DIY manicure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sally-hansen-nail-edit) that will surely get you in the spirit of the holiday season, check out this Holiday Lights Nail Art tutorial.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.8/10
- Popularity: 82% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Holiday Nail Art:** Opportunity to create unique and festive nail designs for different seasons and holidays.
- **DIY Manicures:** Opportunity for brands to provide step-by-step tutorials and products for consumers to create salon-quality manicures at home.
- **Nail Art Collaborations:** Opportunity for nail polish brands to collaborate with popular YouTube channels or influencers to create exclusive nail art designs and tutorials.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Beauty and Cosmetics:** The beauty industry can capitalize on the trend by offering a wide range of nail polish shades, tools, and accessories for DIY manicures.
- **Media and Entertainment:** Online platforms and influencers can create engaging and shareable content around nail art tutorials, attracting a wider audience.
- **E-commerce and Retail:** Opportunity for e-commerce platforms or retailers to curate holiday-themed nail art kits and bundles for easy purchase and gifting.

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