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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

Long Almond Christmas Nails
Long Almond Christmas Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Glitter Ombre Christmas Tree Nails | Winter - NB1275
Glitter Ombre Christmas Tree Nails | Winter - NB1275

Frozen French Manicure with Walrus | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3161
Frozen French Manicure with Walrus | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3161

Glossy French Santa Claus Nails and Gifts | Christmas | Winter - NB1328
Glossy French Santa Claus Nails and Gifts | Christmas | Winter - NB1328

Grinch Nails with Rope Light for Christmas | Cartoon Nails - NB2020
Grinch Nails with Rope Light for Christmas | Cartoon Nails - NB2020

Winter Nails with Blue Silhouette Trees
Winter Nails with Blue Silhouette Trees

Novikova.nailstudio

Snow Theme Nails Design | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6721
Snow Theme Nails Design | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6721

Short Winter Nails

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

Short Square Nails with Snowflake | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6709
Short Square Nails with Snowflake | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6709

Mother in Law Confetti Glitter Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-263
Mother in Law Confetti Glitter Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-263

Honeymoon Minimal Blossom Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-595
Honeymoon Minimal Blossom Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-595

Christmas Theme Nails with Baby Reindeer | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6836
Christmas Theme Nails with Baby Reindeer | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6836

Short White Nails with Christmas Motifs | Cute Winter Nails - NB6702
Short White Nails with Christmas Motifs | Cute Winter Nails - NB6702

Christmas Tree and Gift Nails Design | Christmas Tree Nails - NB6844
Christmas Tree and Gift Nails Design | Christmas Tree Nails - NB6844

Winter Wedding Nails

Snow-inspired Cuff Nails Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6669
Snow-inspired Cuff Nails Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6669

Micro Chevron Nail with Dots | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6674
Micro Chevron Nail with Dots | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6674

3D Pearl Unicorn Nails
3D Pearl Unicorn Nails

Blondivika_nsk

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

Reverse French Glitter Design for Wedding | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6681
Reverse French Glitter Design for Wedding | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6681

French 3D Leaves
French 3D Leaves

Blondivika_nsk

White Wedding Nails with Gold Embellishments | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6679
White Wedding Nails with Gold Embellishments | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6679

Classy Winter Nails

A Snowy Crystal Ball Nail Art | Christmas Nails - NB1689
A Snowy Crystal Ball Nail Art | Christmas Nails - NB1689

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

Simple Snowflake Nails Design for Winter | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6723
Simple Snowflake Nails Design for Winter | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6723

Rose Gold Nails with Snowflake | Christmas Nails - NB1687
Rose Gold Nails with Snowflake | Christmas Nails - NB1687

Classy Filigree Nail Art for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6657
Classy Filigree Nail Art for Winter | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6657

Classy Winter Nails with 3D Leaves | Classy Winter Nails - NB6599
Classy Winter Nails with 3D Leaves | Classy Winter Nails - NB6599

Black and White Nails Winter Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6603
Black and White Nails Winter Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6603

Frozen Snow Winter Sparkling Nails | Classy Winter Nails - NB6605
Frozen Snow Winter Sparkling Nails | Classy Winter Nails - NB6605

Simple Winter Nails

Cute Design Purple Snow Theme Nails | Cute Winter Nails - NB6703
Cute Design Purple Snow Theme Nails | Cute Winter Nails - NB6703

Glitter Design Snowflake Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6715
Glitter Design Snowflake Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6715

Blue and Black Zebra Effect Nails
Blue and Black Zebra Effect Nails

Irina_rain

Honeymoon Minimal Blossom Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-595
Honeymoon Minimal Blossom Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-595

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

White Wedding Nails and Dots Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6685
White Wedding Nails and Dots Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6685

Matte Pastel Christmas Trees Nails | Winter - NB1281
Matte Pastel Christmas Trees Nails | Winter - NB1281

Glossy Christmas Tree Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1244
Glossy Christmas Tree Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1244

Cute Winter Nails

Christmas Blue Nails with Gnome | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6824
Christmas Blue Nails with Gnome | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6824

Nails with Cute Happy Elf Design | Cute Winter Nails - NB6700
Nails with Cute Happy Elf Design | Cute Winter Nails - NB6700

Flower Gnome Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1405
Flower Gnome Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1405

Cute Christmas Theme Red Nails | Red Christmas Nails - NB6779
Cute Christmas Theme Red Nails | Red Christmas Nails - NB6779

Cute Design Purple Snow Theme Nails | Cute Winter Nails - NB6703
Cute Design Purple Snow Theme Nails | Cute Winter Nails - NB6703

Purple Nails Gnome Design | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6816
Purple Nails Gnome Design | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6816

Red Nails with Cute Snowman | Cute Winter Nails - NB6697
Red Nails with Cute Snowman | Cute Winter Nails - NB6697

Red and White Reindeer French Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1370
Red and White Reindeer French Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1370

Blue Winter Nails

Seals on Iceberg Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3132
Seals on Iceberg Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3132

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

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

Cute Walrus Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3134
Cute Walrus Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3134

Chrome Nails in Icy Blue and Silver Hues | Laura Customized Nail Designs- NB7267
Chrome Nails in Icy Blue and Silver Hues | Laura Customized Nail Designs- NB7267

Snowman in a Snowy Day Matte Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1309
Snowman in a Snowy Day Matte Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1309

Snowflakes for Winter Blue Nails | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6727
Snowflakes for Winter Blue Nails | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6727

Matte Zig Zag Nails with Reindeer | Christmas Nails - NB1378
Matte Zig Zag Nails with Reindeer | Christmas Nails - NB1378

White Winter Nails

Winter Glitter French Nails with Reindeer | Christmas Nails - NB1386
Winter Glitter French Nails with Reindeer | Christmas Nails - NB1386

Glitter French with Reindeer Head Design | Christmas Nails - NB1387
Glitter French with Reindeer Head Design | Christmas Nails - NB1387

White Milk Leopard Design
White Milk Leopard Design

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Christmas Tree Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1225
Christmas Tree Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1225

Winter Purple Nails
Winter Purple Nails

Pauletta.nails

Winter Pink Nails

Long Gingerbread Nails in Pink | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6796
Long Gingerbread Nails in Pink | Christmas Gingerbread Nails - NB6796

Short Matte Nails Design with Reindeer Head | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6828
Short Matte Nails Design with Reindeer Head | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6828

Glitter Outline for Pink Stiletto Nails | Outline Nails - NB5405
Glitter Outline for Pink Stiletto Nails | Outline Nails - NB5405

Peach Fuzz Christmas Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1777
Peach Fuzz Christmas Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1777

Snowflakes and Dusty Glitters
Snowflakes and Dusty Glitters

Nailartbychlo

Party French Nails
Party French Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Pastel Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1283
Pastel Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1283

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

Winter Ombre Nails

Honeymoon Romantic Vibes Nails with Floral Design | Wedding-NB-D-591
Honeymoon Romantic Vibes Nails with Floral Design | Wedding-NB-D-591

Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234

Glossy Sparkling Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1237
Glossy Sparkling Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1237

Blue Ombre Sparkle Nails
Blue Ombre Sparkle Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Warm Brown French Tips with a Sheer Ombre Base | Rei Customized Nail Designs- NB7554
Warm Brown French Tips with a Sheer Ombre Base | Rei Customized Nail Designs- NB7554

Beach Wedding Glitter Nails | Wedding-NB-D-32
Beach Wedding Glitter Nails | Wedding-NB-D-32

Purple Ombre Nails with Snake Print | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6521
Purple Ombre Nails with Snake Print | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6521

Long Blue Ombre Nails Watercolor Design | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6476
Long Blue Ombre Nails Watercolor Design | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6476

Coffin Winter Nails

Silver and Nude Fox Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3144
Silver and Nude Fox Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3144

Red and White Reindeer French Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1370
Red and White Reindeer French Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1370

Gold Snowflake for Matte Nails Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6601
Gold Snowflake for Matte Nails Design | Classy Winter Nails - NB6601

Black Nails with Micro French Tips | French Manicure - NB3348
Black Nails with Micro French Tips | French Manicure - NB3348

Seals Resting on Icebergs Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3155
Seals Resting on Icebergs Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3155

Nude Leaf Nails for Winter | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1435
Nude Leaf Nails for Winter | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1435

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

Colorful Winter Nails

Christmas Tree Nails Design with Glitter | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6706
Christmas Tree Nails Design with Glitter | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6706

Simple Luxury Nails with Iridescent Pearl Theme | Aurora Nails - NB3981
Simple Luxury Nails with Iridescent Pearl Theme | Aurora Nails - NB3981

Embellished Snowflake Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6705
Embellished Snowflake Nails | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6705

Cute Colorful Nails with Snowman | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6716
Cute Colorful Nails with Snowman | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6716

Bridal Shower Neon Art Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-80
Bridal Shower Neon Art Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-80

Glossy Colorful Nails with Snowman Design | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6708
Glossy Colorful Nails with Snowman Design | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6708

Mountains in Winter
Mountains in Winter

Daimondhand

Aurora Nails with Arctic Wolf | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3135
Aurora Nails with Arctic Wolf | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3135

Neutral Winter Nails

Winter Gradient Nails
Winter Gradient Nails

Pauletta.nails

Neutral Shade Nails with Abstract Swooshes | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7326
Neutral Shade Nails with Abstract Swooshes | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7326

Mother in Law Modern Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-265
Mother in Law Modern Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-265

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

Neutral Nails with Swirls | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6642
Neutral Nails with Swirls | Neutral Winter Nails - NB6642

Gray and White Ombre Nails with Snowy Owl | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3137
Gray and White Ombre Nails with Snowy Owl | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3137

Minimal Boho Chic Nails|Wedding-NB-D3
Minimal Boho Chic Nails|Wedding-NB-D3

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

Winter Snowflake Nails

Glossy Silver Snowflake Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1684
Glossy Silver Snowflake Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1684

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

Cute Purple Nails Design | Cute Winter Nails - NB6690
Cute Purple Nails Design | Cute Winter Nails - NB6690

Bambi Cartoon Nails
Bambi Cartoon Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Christmas Tree and Gnome Nails Design | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6782
Christmas Tree and Gnome Nails Design | Christmas Gnome Nails - NB6782

Winter Nails with White Outline | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6658
Winter Nails with White Outline | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6658

Christmas Mouse
Christmas Mouse

Blondivika_nsk

Winter Ombre with Snowflakes
Winter Ombre with Snowflakes

Mari_mari_nailart

Winter Sweater Nails

Midnight Brown Sweater Nails
Midnight Brown Sweater Nails

Project_paznokcie

Sweater Stars for Winter
Sweater Stars for Winter

Nails_by_evelyn9

Pink Sweater Tips
Pink Sweater Tips

Nails_by_evelyn9

Snowflake and Neon Sweater Nails
Snowflake and Neon Sweater Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Christmas Textured Nails
Christmas Textured Nails

Nailartbychlo

Blue Christmas Plaid Nails
Blue Christmas Plaid Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Dark Chocolate Brown Nails with Knitted Accent | Fall Nails - NB5766
Dark Chocolate Brown Nails with Knitted Accent | Fall Nails - NB5766

Matte Nails Sweater and Snowflake Design | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6720
Matte Nails Sweater and Snowflake Design | Winter Snowflake Nails - NB6720

Winter Nail Design on Toes

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

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

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

Honeymoon Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-460
Honeymoon Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-460

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

Floral White Toeail Design For Mother in Law |Wedding-NB-D-455
Floral White Toeail Design For Mother in Law |Wedding-NB-D-455

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

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

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

Gold and Brown Christmas Nails
Gold and Brown Christmas Nails

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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