December has arrived, and with it, a flurry of holiday parties and end-of-year memories await us. But before you get too caught up in shopping and wrapping up any deadlines, we highly recommend starting the month with a moment for yourself via none other than a fresh manicure. The season’s maximalist air means truly anything goes, so lean into whatever makes you happy, be it cutesy designs, decked-out glamour, or a versatile, subtle shimmer.

Ahead, we’ve rounded up 30 of our favorite December nail ideas to try this year, ensuring you’ll be off to a sound start no matter how you’re feeling this month.