Slither into the Year of the Snake in style: 15 nail art ideas to celebrate Chinese New Year 2025

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Chinese New Year 2025 is celebrated on January 29th, welcoming the Year of the Snake. The nail industry is no stranger to snake-inspired designs, from snakeskin prints and hand-painted characters to 3D creations. However, if you’d rather steer clear of animal motifs, embracing the colours of the event is another stylish alternative.

No matter how you choose to mark the occasion on nails, here are some designs to inspire Chinese New Year nail art creations…

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