Nail Ideas For Lunar New Year 2023

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From the classic French tip with a twist to flecks of gold, here are red and gold nail ideas that’ll turn heads.

Leap into the Year of the Rabbit with nail ideas that’ll bring you more fortune, happiness, and prosperity. In addition to Yee Sang and cheongsam, we can’t wait to indulge in our Lunar New Year festivities. And, nothing brings up our spirit than freshly, curated nails. From classic French tips to flecks of gold, we’ve hand-picked Lunar New Year nail ideas that you should try.

French Chic

 

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From 2020 until now, we saw plenty of French-inspired manicures with unexpected details such as glitter, metallic, and even gilded tip. Go on this trendy bandwagon by mixing the classic red and gold for a more chic look.

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Gold Flecks

 

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Gold embellishments are a great way to uplift your Lunar New Year 2023 – it’s also perfect for those who wants to skip the classic red hue.

Best Of Both Worlds

 

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There’s always a way to amp up a classic red manicure. Do a mix match of psychedelic swirls, French tips or a dash of gold for a more trendy look.

Back To Basics

 

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Who doesn’t love a classic red manicure? If you’re a minimalist, then there’s no harm in going back to basics with a one shade hue.

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A Touch Of Floral

 

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Made for the floral princess, this nail art is feminine, playful, and just the right amount of neutral.

Out Of The Box

 

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Go out of the box with this reflective nail trend –  just add a smattering of gold and it’ll spice things up without being too bold.

The Swirlies

 

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This nail design gives a minimal effort but maximum design – the abstract lines give a simple look with an alluring effect. Take it up a notch by using gold nail polish or you can even use both red and gold.

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A Touch Of Whimsical

 

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Throw in a curve to give a half-and-half manicure a playful twist. It’s unique and quirky, and trust us, it will make everyone positively jealous.

Glittered Out

 

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Play up your bare nails with a swipe of sparkle this Lunar New Yea, because glitter nails are always a great idea. This princess glam look will complement your accessories perfectly!

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A lover of steamy romance books and all things green, Syameen Salehaldin is the Senior Content Producer for Harper's BAZAAR Malaysia. She spends most of her time immersed in books, and food and doing anything that makes her happy. Expect to see her diving into lifestyle, fashion and beauty trends on this platform.