As the holidays approach, nails are often divided into two teams: those who swear by shiny red nail polish and tree or snowflake designs, and those who look for something else, more unexpected, but just as festive. It is precisely into this second category that Dua Lipa slips, spotted at the end of November 2025 with a seasonal manicure which resembles neither a classic French nor a Christmas red.
Seen in an Instagram story during her tour in Lima, Peru, the singer displays a star look in full sun, glasses and a bikini, while winter sets in here. And this luminous atmosphere can be seen even on her hands, with nail art thought of as a perfect idea for end-of-year evenings while avoiding the most expected codes.
Dua Lipa’s holiday nail art, a starry sky on a nude base
In the photo shared in her story, Dua Lipa’s nails are carefully filed into the shape of almond nails, a slender silhouette that immediately brings a touch of sophistication. The chosen base is a soft and luminous nude peach pink, which blends with the skin tone while providing a light veil of color. On top, fine silver stars are arranged here and there, as if sown at random on each nail, with a sparkling but delicate effect.
The result is an elegant holiday manicure, discreet enough to accompany a daytime look, but bright enough to match a New Year’s Eve dress. No busy patterns, no green or red tints like tree decor, just an impression of a clear sky punctuated with metallic stars. A way to slip a little magic into your beauty routine without resorting to a manicure reminiscent of garlands or patterned Christmas sweaters.
How to rock Dua Lipa’s star manicure for the holidays
Good news, this star nail art remains very accessible, even without going to a specialized salon. The basic idea is simple: apply a nude varnish close to your skin tone, then add a few silver stars as an accent. Start by preparing your nails by filing them preferably into an almond shape, or keeping their natural shape if you prefer, then you apply a first coat of peach pink or nude beige varnish, followed by a second to even out the nails.
Once the color is completely dry, stick star-shaped stickers, to be purchased in a manicure store or online, either in the center of the nail or slightly offset, varying the fingers for a modern look. A few stars are enough to keep this chic and light side. All that remains is to seal everything with a generous layer of transparent top coat so that the designs last until the end of the night. On short nails, you can limit yourself to one or two stars per hand, or even just one accent nail, for an even more subtle effect. And by playing with gold or silver depending on your jewelry and makeup, this Dua Lipa-inspired manicure becomes an ideal alternative to the classic Christmas reds to get through the entire holiday season in style.
