If anyone is an advocate for glitter nails, it's me. I just love the stuff. In my opinion, the more bling and sparkle the better, because I believe that there is such a way (many ways, in fact) to do a glittered manicure without it being tacky.

And what better time of year than the festive season to steer away from your classic bottle of Essie Ballet Slippers [1] without embellishments and try full-on glitter. Or, if you're not quite feeling that daring, just adding a little bit of sparkle to your classic Christmas colour can really spice it up. There are so many ways to try out a little bit of shimmer, you're sure to find a design that takes your fancy.

Ahead, get all the inspiration you need to try a glitter manicure, whether you're into all the glitz or prefer a very minimal design. We promise, there isn't a tacky manicure in sight. Oh, and if you've ever struggled to apply glitter nail polish, try this supereasy sponge hack [2].