Design Details
- 1This festive nail design features a combination of Christmas symbols like snowflakes, Christmas trees, and candy cane stripes.
- 2The color scheme primarily includes red, green, white, and a touch of gold for a holiday theme.
- 3Intricate tree designs and dots mimic snowfall, adding texture and depth to the look.
- 4Small embellishments on some nails enhance the Christmas feel, creating an overall cohesive winter wonderland theme.
Items Needed for this Design
Nail Preparation
- Nail file
- Buffer
- Cuticle pusher
- Base coat
- Top coat
Nail Polish Colors
- Red polish
- Green polish
- White polish
- Gold polish
Nail Art Tools
- Thin nail art brush
- Dotting tool
- Tape or striping tape
Cleanup
- Nail polish remover
- Cotton swabs
- Small brush for cleanup
Step by Step DIY(Do It Yourself) Guide
1
Prepare your nails
- File and shape your nails as desired.
- Buff the surface gently to smooth out imperfections.
- Push back the cuticles carefully using a cuticle pusher.
2
Apply base color
- Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
- Paint the thumb and ring fingernails with red polish.
- Paint the middle and pinky nails with gold polish.
3
Create the design
- Use a thin nail art brush with green polish to draw Christmas trees on the middle and ring fingers.
- Utilize a dotting tool and white polish to add snowflake dots around the trees.
- On the index finger, paint a large white snowflake in the center using a brush.
- For the thumb and pinky, use a thin brush and white polish to paint candy cane stripes on a red background.
4
Add embellishments
- Use the dotting tool to add small dots or glitters to enhance the festive look.
5
Seal and clean
- Once the design is dry, apply a top coat to seal and protect your nail art.
- Clean around the nails using a cotton swab dipped in nail polish remover.
Pro Tips
Ensure each layer of polish is completely dry before adding new details to prevent smudging.
Use a good quality thin brush to achieve precise lines and details.
Apply a second layer of top coat for extra durability.
If you don't have striping tape, freehand the candy cane stripes with steady hand movements.
