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5 Día de los Muertos Nail Sets

Nov 2nd, 2021

Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) is a two-day celebration that originated in present-day Mexico some 3,000 years ago. The holiday, celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2, allows families to reunite with deceased relatives and honor their lives through food, drink, dance and music.

Nail techs on Instagram celebrated Día de los Muertos with some of the celebration’s iconic symbols, including skeletons, colorful skulls and vibrant marigolds. Scroll through to see five sets that capture the essence of the holiday. 

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