Make-up free Nicole Scherzinger displays her sensational beach body in a sun-soaked Hawaiian selfie

She's been keeping a low profile on social media over the Christmas period.

But Nicole Scherzinger, 38, returned to Instagram on Saturday, sharing a stunning bikini-clad selfie from a beach in Hawaii.

The singer went makeup free for the sun-drenched snap, showing off her natural beauty.

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Beach babe: Nicole Scherzinger, 38, returned to Instagram after a brief break on Saturday, sharing a stunning bikini-clad selfie from a beach in Hawaii

The stunner swept her beachy brunette tresses to the side and let them cascade over her shoulders.

She showed off her svelte physique in a shell-effect bikini while stood on the white sand with the ocean in background.

Nicole wrote alongside the snap: 'Mele Kalikimaka and happy holidays everyone! Sorry been away from social media over the holidays while spending quality time home with the ohana! I'm back now! Sending so much aloha and sunshine from #hawaii' 

Tanned and toned: Proving that she hadn't overindulged over Christmas, Nicole took to Snapchat to share some sizzling bikini selfies from Hawaii on Thursday

Proving that she hadn't overindulged over the Christmas period, Nicole took to Snapchat to share some sizzling bikini selfies on Thursday.

Clad in a skimpy snake print two-piece, the brunette bombshell showed off her ample cleavage and enviably toned physique.

Allowing her natural beauty to shine through as she went make-up free for the shot, Nicole wore her chestnut coloured locks loose and tousled. 

She shared another selfie from her holidays, this time using a black and white filter as her glossy tresses concealed her flawless features. 

Sssss-exy! Clad in a skimpy snake print two-piece, the brunette bombshell showed off her ample cleavage and enviably toned physique as she snapped several selfies 

Nicole was no doubt enjoying some sunshine after spending the winter in England filming The X Factor.

She mentored Matt Terry during the series, and enjoyed success as his mentor as he beat Finnish singer Saara Alto to be crowned the winner.  

Whilst the line-up for next year's judging panel has not been confirmed, Nicole has admitted that she'd be open to returning. 

Back in the sun: Nicole was no doubt enjoying some sunshine and being back in her bikini after spending the winter in England filming The X Factor

Before that however, she'll be focusing on her role in ABC's forthcoming TV remake of Dirty Dancing.

However, she recently admitted that she almost turned down the part of Penny, played by Cynthia Rhodes in the classic 1987 film, because she harbours strong anti-abortion beliefs.

Nicole admitted that her family is 'really hardcore' against termination because her mother had her at the tender age of 18 leading to their strong stance on abortions.  

Victorious! Nicole mentored Matt Terry during the series, and enjoyed success as his mentor as he beat Finnish singer Saara Alto to be crowned the winner

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