Don’t forget to add a little festive flair to your manicure this month! We’ve got all the inspo you need for your snake-themed nail designs this Chinese New Year.

Happy New Year! We’ve sliced up the turkey, taken down the Christmas tree and knocked back a few midnight shots, all to usher in 2025. But, the work isn’t done yet. Before you put your feet up and kick back, know this: Chinese New Year is coming, and it’s coming really soon. Indeed, the 2025 Lunar New Year is officially set to fall on the 29th of February, which means it’s time to start prepping for the celebrations. For us, we’re starting with our nails—specifically, we’re looking at all the creative ways to sport this year’s zodiac: The Wood Snake.

This year’s zodiac is meant to represent wisdom, transformation and resourcefulness, so 2025 is set to be the year to embrace growth and adaptability. What does that look like on a set of claws? Well, we think it entails everything from minimalistic decals to vibrant and ornate designs. Find our full mani moodboard ahead:

This slithery sculptural set

 

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This red, bold and gilded set

These chrome garden snakes

 

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This porcelain-inspired design

 

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This gold chrome snakeskin

 

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This red linework snake

 

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This mismatched snakeskin motif

 

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This abstract set

 

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This minimalist snake

 

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This snake and lotus set

 

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This sparkling set

 

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This extra ornate jade set

 

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This duo-toned snakeskin set

 

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This aura snakeskin design

 

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This bedazzled set

 

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These pearly accent nails

 

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This pierced accent set

 

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