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Winter Nails

The latest trends in the nail art industry indicate that more and more women want to try new things with their nails during the winter season when it's cold outside, and there are only a few special occasions to celebrate. It gives them an excuse to pamper themselves, a reason to have unique designs for manicures and pedicures. Winter nails look nothing less than classy and elegant and have the ability to make your hands look like you're ready to take over the world.
Winter nail ideas come in different styles, shades, sizes, and shapes. They can be bright or dark and sometimes have a little embellishment on them.
Winter-themed nails are pretty, and keep your nails in style during the wintertime. They are inspired by winter scenery, such as snowflakes, icicles, and ice crystals, and can be applied on nails for any occasion, whether it is an office meeting or an evening party with friends and family. Now, get ready to have fun with the most pleasing winter nail colors and designs during December, January, and February. We rounded up easy-to-complex nail designs from the best artists around the world.

Long Winter Nails

Embellished Nail Design with Rhinestone for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-290
Embellished Nail Design with Rhinestone for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-290

Santa Claus and Gift Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1323
Santa Claus and Gift Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1323

Festive Sparkle French
Festive Sparkle French

Blondivika_nsk

Gnome Ho Ho Pink Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1402
Gnome Ho Ho Pink Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1402

Fuchsia and Navy Devil Eye Nail
Fuchsia and Navy Devil Eye Nail

Project_paznokcie

Olaf Textured Blue Nails
Olaf Textured Blue Nails

Fasia.nails

16th Birthday Coffin Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5186
16th Birthday Coffin Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5186

Encapsulate Floral Nails
Encapsulate Floral Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Short Winter Nails

Chic Filigree Nail Art
Chic Filigree Nail Art

Olga_soloveva._

Honeymoon Nude Nails with Minimal Accent Design | Wedding-NB-D-593
Honeymoon Nude Nails with Minimal Accent Design | Wedding-NB-D-593

Christmas Tree Nails in Snow | Cute Winter Nails - NB6696
Christmas Tree Nails in Snow | Cute Winter Nails - NB6696

Boho Wedding Luxury Studs Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-469
Boho Wedding Luxury Studs Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-469

Simple and Short Wedding Nails Glitter Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6680
Simple and Short Wedding Nails Glitter Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6680

Chrome Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5155
Chrome Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5155

Square Gnome Nails Design | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6825
Square Gnome Nails Design | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6825

Winter Wedding Nails

White Nails Silver Glitter Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6683
White Nails Silver Glitter Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6683

Coffin Bling Nails for Winter | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6672
Coffin Bling Nails for Winter | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6672

Gold Foliage Nail Art for Wedding | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6673
Gold Foliage Nail Art for Wedding | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6673

Wedding Oval Nails Glitter Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6687
Wedding Oval Nails Glitter Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6687

Simple and Short Wedding Nails Glitter Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6680
Simple and Short Wedding Nails Glitter Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6680

Bridal Shower Shimmer Toenail Design with Flower| Wedding-NB-D-613
Bridal Shower Shimmer Toenail Design with Flower| Wedding-NB-D-613

Classy Winter Nails

Snow Covered Tree Nails Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6611
Snow Covered Tree Nails Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6611

Luxury Holly Leaf French Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1657
Luxury Holly Leaf French Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1657

Peach Fuzz and White French Nails with Holly Leaf | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1780
Peach Fuzz and White French Nails with Holly Leaf | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1780

Wedding Oval Nails Glitter Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6687
Wedding Oval Nails Glitter Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6687

Luxury Blue Nails with Silver Accent | Winter Nails Design - NB6744
Luxury Blue Nails with Silver Accent | Winter Nails Design - NB6744

Double Tips with Chrome Micro French Design | Spring Nails - NB3962
Double Tips with Chrome Micro French Design | Spring Nails - NB3962

White Matte Nails with Golden Details | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6684
White Matte Nails with Golden Details | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6684

Dark Red Classy Nails for Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6600
Dark Red Classy Nails for Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6600

Simple Winter Nails

French Nails with Penguins on a Snowy Day | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3131
French Nails with Penguins on a Snowy Day | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3131

Silver Swirls for Pearly White Nails | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6678
Silver Swirls for Pearly White Nails | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6678

Winter Bling Stiletto Nails Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6651
Winter Bling Stiletto Nails Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6651

Short and Classy Wedding Nails with Rhinestones | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6682
Short and Classy Wedding Nails with Rhinestones | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6682

Easy Snowman Design for Purple Nails | Cute Winter Nails - NB6701
Easy Snowman Design for Purple Nails | Cute Winter Nails - NB6701

Snow Covered Tree Nails Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6611
Snow Covered Tree Nails Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6611

Gingerbread Theme Blue and Orange Nails | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6798
Gingerbread Theme Blue and Orange Nails | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6798

Cute Winter Nails

3D Snowman Nails Design for Winter | Cute Winter Nails - NB6692
3D Snowman Nails Design for Winter | Cute Winter Nails - NB6692

Glitter Design Mix and Match Nails for Winter | Cute Winter Nails - NB6699
Glitter Design Mix and Match Nails for Winter | Cute Winter Nails - NB6699

Elf for Christmas Nails Design | Christmas Elf Nails - NB6810
Elf for Christmas Nails Design | Christmas Elf Nails - NB6810

Cute Nude Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3751
Cute Nude Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3751

Gingerbread Nails Design for Winter | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6806
Gingerbread Nails Design for Winter | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6806

Watercolor Gnome Design for Glitter Nails | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6817
Watercolor Gnome Design for Glitter Nails | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6817

Christmas Tree Nails in Snow | Cute Winter Nails - NB6696
Christmas Tree Nails in Snow | Cute Winter Nails - NB6696

Winnie the Pooh Christmas Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB1698
Winnie the Pooh Christmas Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB1698

Blue Winter Nails

Fuchsia and Navy Devil Eye Nail
Fuchsia and Navy Devil Eye Nail

Project_paznokcie

Seals Design on Matte French Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3167
Seals Design on Matte French Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3167

Blue Nails with Cross
Blue Nails with Cross

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Elegant Blue Glitter Nails | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6631
Elegant Blue Glitter Nails | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6631

Easy Christmas Trees Nails | Winter - NB1285
Easy Christmas Trees Nails | Winter - NB1285

Winter Snow Nails
Winter Snow Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Purple and Blue Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5024
Purple and Blue Drip Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5024

Rhinestone French Tip Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4955
Rhinestone French Tip Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4955

White Winter Nails

Embellished Holly Leaf French Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1650
Embellished Holly Leaf French Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1650

Easy 3D Nails Design for Winter | Winter Nails Design - NB6752
Easy 3D Nails Design for Winter | Winter Nails Design - NB6752

Nails with Bare Winter Trees Design | Winter Nails Design - NB6751
Nails with Bare Winter Trees Design | Winter Nails Design - NB6751

Glossy French Snowman Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1300
Glossy French Snowman Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1300

Glossy Snowman Nails with Snowflakes | Christmas | Winter - NB1299
Glossy Snowman Nails with Snowflakes | Christmas | Winter - NB1299

Polar Bear on Iceberg Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3119
Polar Bear on Iceberg Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3119

Brown and White Snowflake Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1683
Brown and White Snowflake Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1683

Winter Pink Nails

French Aurora Nails with Snowshoe Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3121
French Aurora Nails with Snowshoe Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3121

Party French Nails
Party French Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Minimal Pastel Christmas Trees Nails | Winter - NB1282
Minimal Pastel Christmas Trees Nails | Winter - NB1282

Micro French Nails Design for Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6597
Micro French Nails Design for Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6597

Peach Fuzz Glossy French Nail Desgin| Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-145
Peach Fuzz Glossy French Nail Desgin| Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-145

Short Pink Nails Gingerbread Design | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6793
Short Pink Nails Gingerbread Design | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6793

Elegant Square Nails with Silver Glitter Outlines | Outline Nails - NB5351
Elegant Square Nails with Silver Glitter Outlines | Outline Nails - NB5351

Chevron Peach Fuzz Nails with Holly Leaf | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1778
Chevron Peach Fuzz Nails with Holly Leaf | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1778

Winter Ombre Nails

Matte Ombre Snowman Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1311
Matte Ombre Snowman Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1311

Subtle Striped Nail Art for Purple Ombre | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6520
Subtle Striped Nail Art for Purple Ombre | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6520

Blue Ombre Nails and Glitter Tips | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6467
Blue Ombre Nails and Glitter Tips | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6467

Party Confetti Nail Art
Party Confetti Nail Art

Dashenkanails

Bridesmaid Glitter Ombre Nail Design with Red French| Wedding-NB-D-538
Bridesmaid Glitter Ombre Nail Design with Red French| Wedding-NB-D-538

Stamped Chrome Nails
Stamped Chrome Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Snowy Ombre Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1271
Snowy Ombre Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1271

Ombre Reindeer Nails with Snowflake Design | Christmas Nails - NB1375
Ombre Reindeer Nails with Snowflake Design | Christmas Nails - NB1375

Coffin Winter Nails

Glossy French Santa Claus Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1319
Glossy French Santa Claus Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1319

Mother in Law Dark Matte Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-249
Mother in Law Dark Matte Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-249

Fox Among Foliage Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3153
Fox Among Foliage Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3153

Glitter Gnome Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1395
Glitter Gnome Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1395

Snowy Nails with Bear Paw Print Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3170
Snowy Nails with Bear Paw Print Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3170

Rhinestone Design for Luxury Matte Blue Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4933
Rhinestone Design for Luxury Matte Blue Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4933

Dark Wedding Gray Matte and Chrome Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-430
Dark Wedding Gray Matte and Chrome Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-430

Polar Animals Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3141
Polar Animals Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3141

Colorful Winter Nails

French Aurora Nails with Snowshoe Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3121
French Aurora Nails with Snowshoe Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3121

Snowflake Pattern for Colorful Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6712
Snowflake Pattern for Colorful Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6712

Gradient Aurora Nails with Reindeer Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3143
Gradient Aurora Nails with Reindeer Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3143

Winnie the Pooh Christmas Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB1699
Winnie the Pooh Christmas Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB1699

Mountains in Winter
Mountains in Winter

Daimondhand

Embellished Nails with Snowflake | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6717
Embellished Nails with Snowflake | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6717

Embellished Grinch Nails for Winter | Cartoon Nails - NB2013
Embellished Grinch Nails for Winter | Cartoon Nails - NB2013

Winter Design Gradient Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6713
Winter Design Gradient Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6713

Neutral Winter Nails

Honeymoon Nude Nails with Minimal Accent Design | Wedding-NB-D-593
Honeymoon Nude Nails with Minimal Accent Design | Wedding-NB-D-593

Matte Ombre Nails with Fox Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3140
Matte Ombre Nails with Fox Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3140

Slate Gray Color Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-555
Slate Gray Color Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-555

Nude and White Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1255
Nude and White Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1255

A Cute Fox Cub Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3148
A Cute Fox Cub Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3148

Neutral Nails Foliage Design | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6645
Neutral Nails Foliage Design | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6645

Cute Winter Theme 2024 New Years Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3748
Cute Winter Theme 2024 New Years Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3748

Winter Snowflake Nails

Red Nails with Snowflakes and Holly Leaves for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3770
Red Nails with Snowflakes and Holly Leaves for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3770

Nail Design of Playful Penguins Sliding on Ice | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3122
Nail Design of Playful Penguins Sliding on Ice | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3122

Snowy Winnie the Pooh French Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB1693
Snowy Winnie the Pooh French Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB1693

Blue Ombre Nails with Snowflake | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6466
Blue Ombre Nails with Snowflake | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6466

Snowy Matte Blue Nails | Classy Winter Nails - NB6614
Snowy Matte Blue Nails | Classy Winter Nails - NB6614

Red Glitter Nails and Christmas Tree Design | Christmas Tree Nails - NB6843
Red Glitter Nails and Christmas Tree Design | Christmas Tree Nails - NB6843

Simple Gnome Nail Design for Christmas | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6792
Simple Gnome Nail Design for Christmas | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6792

Snowflake and Neon Sweater Nails
Snowflake and Neon Sweater Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Winter Sweater Nails

Snowflake and Neon Sweater Nails
Snowflake and Neon Sweater Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Blue Christmas Plaid Nails
Blue Christmas Plaid Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Cable Knit Sweater Nails
Cable Knit Sweater Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Snowflake Textured Nails
Snowflake Textured Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

Sweater pattern for Reindeers Winter Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1383
Sweater pattern for Reindeers Winter Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1383

Midnight Brown Sweater Nails
Midnight Brown Sweater Nails

Project_paznokcie

Pink Sweater Tips
Pink Sweater Tips

Nails_by_evelyn9

Sweater Stars for Winter
Sweater Stars for Winter

Nails_by_evelyn9

Winter Nail Design on Toes

Minimal Flower Toenail Design for Men| Men's Nail-NB-D-531
Minimal Flower Toenail Design for Men| Men's Nail-NB-D-531

Geo Pattern Nail Design for Boho Wedding |Wedding-NB-D-478
Geo Pattern Nail Design for Boho Wedding |Wedding-NB-D-478

Bridal Shower Shimmer Toenail Design with Flower| Wedding-NB-D-613
Bridal Shower Shimmer Toenail Design with Flower| Wedding-NB-D-613

Embellished Crusie Wedding Toenail Design with Pearl| Wedding-NB-D-639
Embellished Crusie Wedding Toenail Design with Pearl| Wedding-NB-D-639

Black and White Toeail Design For Mother in Law |Wedding-NB-D-454
Black and White Toeail Design For Mother in Law |Wedding-NB-D-454

Filigree French Crusie Wedding Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-640
Filigree French Crusie Wedding Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-640

Bridesmaid Mauve Shimmer Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-587
Bridesmaid Mauve Shimmer Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-587

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs for Winter?

Snowflake Nails
Winter Wonderland Nails
Snowman Nail Art
Winter Ombre Nails
Winter Sweater Nails
Christmas Nails

Winter French Nails
Winter Glitter Nails
Candy Cane Nails
Star Nails
Icicle Nails
Marble Nails

How to Choose the Best Colors for Winter Nails

In winter, the cold wind makes your hands look pale, which is why adding colors makes your hand incredible and attractive. Many women love bright, shiny colors in the summer, but they don't look as appealing during the winter months when women prefer neutral tones and soft hues. However, if you wish to look your best, it is better to apply the right nail color that goes well with the outfit you will wear in the winter.
Here are some color combinations for winter nail designs:

Black and white
Gold and silver
Rose gold and silver
Red and black
Deep purple and white
Dark blue and light blue

Light pink and dark pink
Dark red and white
White and gold
Black and silver
Red and green
Green and gold

Tips for Winter Nail Designs

Use a base coat and top coat to protect your nails from chipping or peeling during the cold weather. You can use a clear polish, but if you really want your nails to shine, try using a colored polish as your base coat instead! This will give them extra shine and color while protecting them.

Paint with a brush instead of using an applicator! This allows for more control over where the paint goes on each nail, which will help prevent any messes or smudges when painting them onto each finger individually before moving on to the next one!

Darker colors like browns, reds, and purples are great for winter because they make you feel warm.

You can choose from any color you want for winter nail designs: red, blue, green, purple—or maybe even black if you're feeling wild. You can also use glitter or sparkles in your polish for extra flair. If you want to go all out, try adding some snowflakes or a Christmas tree to your design.

Nail stickers are another great way to get an elegant look without having to worry about smudging or chipping the polish.

The Best Winter Nail Art Ideas

Silver and Black Elegant Nails
Silver and Black Elegant Nails

Matuszewsk.a

Hologram French Tips with Sparkle
Hologram French Tips with Sparkle

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Short Nails Flower Design
Short Nails Flower Design

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Matte Blue Nails with Leaves
Matte Blue Nails with Leaves

Mur.nails.ekaterina

White Milk Leopard Design
White Milk Leopard Design

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Hand-painted Xmas Nails
Hand-painted Xmas Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Stapmed Leaf Patterns
Stapmed Leaf Patterns

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Air Brushing on Stilleto
Air Brushing on Stilleto

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Nature in Blue
Nature in Blue

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Airbrushing Nail Extension
Airbrushing Nail Extension

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Light Blue French with Flowers
Light Blue French with Flowers

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Blue Nails with Cross
Blue Nails with Cross

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Snowflake and Neon Sweater Nails
Snowflake and Neon Sweater Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Drink Up Grinches
Drink Up Grinches

Melificentnailartistry

Stiletto Marble Glass Nails
Stiletto Marble Glass Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Gemstone Turquoise Nails
Gemstone Turquoise Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Blue Christmas Plaid Nails
Blue Christmas Plaid Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Xmas Sweater Nails
Xmas Sweater Nails

Melificentnailartistry

White Sweater French Nails
White Sweater French Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Watercolor Christmas Nails
Watercolor Christmas Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Almond Sugar Nails
Almond Sugar Nails

Molnar.mariann

Velvet Nails with Purple Underside
Velvet Nails with Purple Underside

Molnar.mariann

Blue Marble French Nails
Blue Marble French Nails

Molnar.mariann

Christmas Silver Star
Christmas Silver Star

Molnar.mariann

Blue Gradient French Tips
Blue Gradient French Tips

Molnar.mariann

Velvet Nails with Ocean Tips
Velvet Nails with Ocean Tips

Dashenkanails

Christmas White Snowman Nails
Christmas White Snowman Nails

Dashenkanails

Gradient Nails with Minimal Chrome
Gradient Nails with Minimal Chrome

Dashenkanails

Party Confetti Nail Art
Party Confetti Nail Art

Dashenkanails

Snow Queen White Nails
Snow Queen White Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Chic Filigree Nail Art
Chic Filigree Nail Art

Olga_soloveva._

Cow Print Themed Nails
Cow Print Themed Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Nails With Shiny Edge
Nails With Shiny Edge

Olga_soloveva._

Two-Shades French Manicure
Two-Shades French Manicure

Olga_soloveva._

Blue Glitter Tips
Blue Glitter Tips

Olga_soloveva._

The Cat of Christmas
The Cat of Christmas

Klamaja

Simple Vertical Glitter Line
Simple Vertical Glitter Line

Sylwia_nailss

Beautiful Sugar Design Manicure
Beautiful Sugar Design Manicure

Sylwia_nailss

Green Velvet Leaf Nails
Green Velvet Leaf Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Blue Ombre Sparkle Nails
Blue Ombre Sparkle Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Cable Knit Sweater Nails
Cable Knit Sweater Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Snowflakes and a Bow
Snowflakes and a Bow

Sylwia_nailss

Bird on Ombre Nails
Bird on Ombre Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Christmas Hot Chocolate Mug
Christmas Hot Chocolate Mug

Sylwia_nailss

Blue Shimmering Heart
Blue Shimmering Heart

Gallinaz_nail

FAQs:

In a word, yes. White nails are a classic option for winter—and they're also incredibly flattering on any skin tone. Whether you choose to go with a plain white manicure or something more intricate, you can't go wrong.
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