Design Details
- 1This festive nail design features a combination of red, gold, and silver tones to capture the holiday spirit.
- 2Snowflakes are elegantly painted on one red nail while a sparkling gold base showcases holly leaves and berries on another.
- 3Intricate patterns adorn additional nails, blending together various textures from glitter to smooth finishes.
- 4Overall, the design is both cheerful and sophisticated, making it a perfect choice for holiday celebrations.
Items Needed for this Design
Nail Preparation
- Nail file
- Buffer
- Cuticle oil
- Base coat
Nail Polish Colors
- Red nail polish (with glitter)
- Gold nail polish (with glitter)
- Silver nail polish (with glitter)
- Green nail polish
- White nail polish
Nail Art Tools
- Detailing brush
- Dotting tool
- Nail art stickers (if preferred)
- Top coat
Cleanup
- Nail polish remover
- Cotton pads
- Clean-up brush
Step by Step DIY(Do It Yourself) Guide
1
Prep your nails.
- File and shape your nails using a nail file.
- Buff the surface to smooth it out.
- Apply cuticle oil and push back your cuticles.
- Finish with a thin layer of base coat.
2
Apply the base colors.
- Paint two nails with red glitter polish.
- Paint two nails with gold glitter polish.
- Paint one nail with silver glitter polish.
- Allow the base colors to dry completely.
3
Create the designs.
- Use a detailing brush to paint a snowflake on one red nail with white polish.
- On the gold nails, use green polish to paint holly leaves and red polish for berries.
- For the silver nail, use a combination of white and green to create intricate patterns and add accents with a dotting tool.
- Let the designs dry before proceeding.
4
Finalize your nails.
- Apply a top coat over all nails to seal in the designs.
- Clean up any excess polish around the nails using a clean-up brush dipped in remover.
- Allow everything to dry completely.
Pro Tips
Use a quick-dry top coat to speed up the drying process.
If you're not comfortable with freehand designs, consider using nail stickers for the patterns.
Make sure to keep a steady hand while painting detailed designs for better accuracy.
Practice your painting techniques on paper before applying to your nails for confidence.
