Design Details
- 1This festive nail design features a mix of red, green, and white colors, capturing the essence of the holiday season.
- 2The design includes swirling patterns reminiscent of candy canes, adorned with holly leaves and berries for added embellishment.
- 3Gold glitter accents enhance the overall sparkle, creating a cheerful and vibrant look.
Items Needed for this Design
Nail Preparation
- Nail buffer
- Nail file
- Base coat
- Top coat
Nail Polish Colors
- White nail polish
- Red nail polish
- Green nail polish
- Gold glitter polish
Nail Art Tools
- Striping brush
- Dotting tool
- Nail art palette
Cleanup
- Brush cleaner
- Acetone or nail polish remover
Step by Step DIY(Do It Yourself) Guide
1
Prepare the nails
- Buff and file the nails to your desired shape.
- Apply a base coat to protect the nails and improve polish adhesion.
2
Apply base color
- Paint all nails with white nail polish as the base color.
- Allow the base color to dry completely.
3
Create candy cane stripes
- Using the striping brush, apply red and green stripes in a swirling pattern on the nails.
- Alternate the colors to create a candy cane effect.
4
Add holly and berries
- With a dotting tool, create small red dots to represent berries on the green leaves.
- Use the striping brush to paint holly leaves in green around the berries.
5
Finish with glitter
- Apply gold glitter polish over sections of the candy cane stripes for sparkle.
- Ensure the glitter is spread evenly for a polished look.
6
Seal the design
- Once everything is dry, apply a top coat to seal the design and add shine.
- Clean up any excess polish around the nails using a brush dipped in remover.
Pro Tips
Ensure each layer is fully dry before adding more polish to prevent smudging.
Experiment with different stripe widths to create unique designs.
Use a quick-dry top coat to save time and enhance the shine.
