Welcome the return of the Year of the Dragon with open arms and plentiful affection! Have you completed your aesthetically pleasing makeup and picked the ideal attire for this year’s lively celebration? Now, let’s round up your look with our chosen CNY manicure ideas for 2024, which in case you haven’t caught it from our opening sentence: To celebrate the Year of the Dragon!  

Whether you choose the classic, the unorthodox, or the most recent trends, there is a wide range of options to consider. Explore our hand-picked CNY manicure ideas 2024, which range from traditional French tips to beautiful golden hours, creating a seamless fusion of classic and contemporary styles.

CNY  Manicure Ideas 2024 To Try

1. Classy Yet Beautiful

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Let’s look into the ideal option for dual celebrations. This elegant yet stunning design easily addresses two situations at once. The simple, traditional design with a heart makes it an excellent manicure option for both the forthcoming Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day. Talk about tackling two problems with a single sleek answer!

2. Golden Hour

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Prepare to become obsessed with our next nail idea! The mesmerising golden colour, along with the exquisite and distinctive design, conjures up memories of beautiful golden silk. The more you look at it, the more you’ll see its beauty and unique design. Consider how well this nail art compliments the rich red tones of a cheongsam or any other clothing of the day. It’s just lovely, letting you to express your style with grace and glamour.

3. Roaring Red

We are all aware that red has a strong symbolic importance in CNY, indicating luck and prosperity, whereas gold represents good fortune. Combining these two fortunate colours is considered to bring prosperity and wealth into your life. Enter this vibrant cherry red Shimmergraphic lacquer, which features a fine gold-green color-shifting shimmer and scattered holographic pigments. It’s the finishing touch for your CNY OOTD, ensuring you radiate luck and richness throughout the celebrations.

4. French Design

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For chic females, the French design is a timeless option that will never go out of style. Add a touch of gold to your basic red-manicured nails for added flare. The Year of the Dragon is all about all in and creating lasting memories, and this beautiful French-inspired manicure is the ideal way to make a bold yet classic statement.

5. Ombre

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This playful manicure exudes positive feelings and success. The lively mixed-media ombre highlights on one hand, along with basic traditional white and red designs on the other, will be the talk of all your relatives! May this lovely nail set bring you luck and admiration throughout the upcoming events.

6. Chrome Baby Pink Girlies

Pink and glitter: what could go wrong? Whether you’re still experiencing your particular Barbie fever or simply enjoy basking in the spotlight, eager to radiate those ‘I’m the star’ vibes, we say why not, girlies! Allow this chrome baby pink pattern to complete your style, allowing you to show off your confidence with pride. What a great way to begin the year, right? It’s like Barbie Girl meets Super Kawaii, as Paris Hilton would say, “That’s hot!”

​​7. Jewel Nail Sticker

Let’s start with a song: “Best believe I’m still bejewelled, when I walk in the room, I can still make the whole place shimmer!”

This manicure design reminds us of our bejewelled superstar, Taylor Swift! It’s all about wearing sticker jewels on your nails without adding bulk. These jewel nail stickers are a must-have if you adore adorning your nails with colourful and beautiful designs. They have a warm mood that complements your appearance well.

Happy Chinese New Year! May your days be filled with luck and success!

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