Still debating your holiday manicure? The clock is ticking, but there’s no need to panic—there’s inspiration aplenty. Whether you’re leaning toward a chic, minimalist “rich girl” aesthetic or going all-out with a festive candy cane-inspired design, the options are endless (perhaps overwhelmingly so). For those who prefer a happy medium, Vanessa Hudgens’ latest red nail look, brought to life by celebrity manicurist Zola Ganzorigt (aka @nailsbyzola on Instagram), is the perfect blend of timeless and trendy.
Ganzorigt posted a video of the High School Musical alum’s nails to her Instagram grid, giving fans a look at Hudgens’ signature long, almond shape with a festive twist. The duo went with a rich red shade of polish paired with the cat-eye nail technique—a trend that uses magnetic polish and a magnet tool to create a dimensional, reflective design. If you look closely, it seems the manicurist even worked in a subtle snowflake design.
According to the caption of Ganzorigt’s Instagram post, Hudgens’ nails weren’t just for the holidays but for the actress’s birthday, too, which fell last week on December 14. (She aptly captioned the video, “Holiday/birthday nails @vanessahudgens.”) The comments section is full of heart-eye emojis and questions about the exact color she used. At the time of writing, Ganzorigt has yet to share the details—only the tease of the stunning finished result.
This isn’t the first time Hudgens has embraced the cat-eye manicure. Over the summer, she sported a soft, pearlescent lavender base with the same velvety, reflective effect. Clearly, Hudgens is a fan of the trend and we are, too. If you’ve been putting off your holiday manicure (guilty as charged), perhaps this is the last-minute inspiration you need.
