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The most magical time of the year is approaching. Even though it’s getting colder, lights and decorations add a touch of warmth to the atmosphere. Do you know what that means?
The Christmas nail season has officially begun!
You’ve probably already started looking for inspiration, but if you want some more ideas, stay with us. In this article, we have gathered many Christmas manicure ideas for you.
Scroll through our proposals and let yourself be inspired. Below each image, you will discover the recommended Cactus For You products to recreate these Christmas nail arts.
CHRISTMAS RED
Red Christmas nails: yes but... again?! Trust me, Santa Claus's uniform color can be anything but trivial. With a bit of creativity, you can transform it into unique Christmas nails.
For example, what do you think about a red French manicure? Even more original in its "reverse" variant, it is always a chic choice to flaunt throughout the Christmas season.
To recreate this inspo, we recommend the gel polish Red C55 as the main color. As a base under the French, the Fiber Base Confetto with Vitamins Hema-Free.
On the thumb, index, and middle fingers, we suggest using the gel polish Red C55 with a layer of Shelly C123 to achieve the glitter effect.
To create the candy cane, we recommend the Painting Gel White with the two colors C55 and C123. Under the nail art, the Fiber Base Confetto with Vitamins Hema-Free.
On the thumb, index, and middle fingers, we recommend using the gel polish Burgundy C63. For the nail art on the ring finger, the Fiber Base Confetto with Vitamins Hema-Free with the gel polish Christmas Red S036 and the Painting Gel White.On the pinky, we suggest Christmas Red S036 as the main color and Painting Gel White for the snowflake.
ENCHANTED FOREST
Imagine walking in a winter forest, among snowmen, sprigs of mistletoe, frozen lakes, and expanses of fir trees. These elegant and bright Christmas nail ideas can create the same magic on your manicures.
We recommend applying a Clear Base of your choice and mixing Art Pasta Black, Yellow, Green , and gold leaf for nail art.
For this inspo, the same guidelines apply as for the previous one.
We recommend applying the Strong Base Blossom Hema-Free New Formula and mixing the Art Pasta Black, Yellow , and Green for Christmas trees. For the ornaments, we suggest using the Painting Gel White.
In this case, we suggest using the Strong Base Blossom Hema-Free New Formula as a base. For the nail art, the Art Pasta in the shades Red and White, with gold leaf for metallic details.
FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE
The streets shine with lights, the scent of gingerbread envelops the houses, and candy canes hang from the Christmas trees.With our Christmas gel nail ideas, the holiday mood comes to life even on your hands.
To create these Christmas nails, we used the Sorbetto Builder Gel in the variant Cloud. To draw the little man, we applied the gel polish A11 Autumn and the Painting Gel White. For the gift package, the color Christmas Red S036 and the Painting Gel White.
We created the various glitters surrounding the nail art with the gel polish Christmas Red S040. On the middle finger, we used Art Pasta Black and Gold for the thread and the lights. For the ornaments, the colors S042 and S043 from the Happy New Year collection.
For this nail art, we applied our gel polishes in the shades Dollar C99 (index), Milk C2 (middle and ring), Dreamy C53 (thumb and pinky).
To achieve this result, we recommend using the gel polish Pine Party C142 on the thumb, middle, and pinky. For red, we suggest the shade Red C55. With the polish Happy New Year S041 , you can recreate the luminous effects, and with the Painting Gel White, the lines and snowflakes.
SNOWFLAKES
Snowflakes are a great choice when it comes to simple yet effective Christmas nails.To support you in your research work, we have selected some inspiration for your Christmas nails, from white to nude, from glitter polish to pastel colors.
To create this Christmas manicure, we suggest applying the colors White Ice C1 on the index finger and Milk C2 on the middle finger. For the snowflake, use Art Pasta White. For a glitter effect as similar as possible to what you see on the ring and pinky fingers, we suggest our polish Christmas Red S038.
We recommend using Gel Mousse Candy as a base. For the French, the color White Ice C1 together with Painting Gel White.For decorations, Painting Gel White and acrylic powder.
For this work, we recommend the shade Zefir C10 as the main color. For nail art, use Painting Gel White for the glitter effect.
CHRISTMAS NIGHT
Who said that red and gold can be the only stars of Christmas nail art? For those who do not want to give up black, these ideas transform even the darkest manicure into pure festive magic for your Christmas nails. Take a look at these Christmas designs inspired by the enchantment of Christmas night.
As a base color, we recommend our gel polish Black C103.For Christmas nail art, the Painting Gel White and the Shine Flakes S011 for the gold effect.
In this case, our advice is to apply the gel polish Winter i15 as the main color. For the gradient, the Painting Gel White and, for the mountains, the Painting Gel Black. For the sparkling details, the gold leaves.
As the main color, you can apply the gel polish Black C103. For the gift package-shaped nail art, we recommend applying the same color on a Fiber Base Natural.
EVERGREEN
Green like the Grinch, but with one difference: the Christmas nail decorations we offer love Christmas! Green can be a valid alternative to the classic holiday colors, such as white and red. Enhance each nail with sparkling details for a final effect that conveys the spirit of the season.
To achieve this effect, we recommend mixing the shade Emerald C102 with the Top Coat. To recreate the sparkling details, use the gold leaf.
We suggest the gel polish Winter i14 for the thumb, ring, and middle fingers. For nail art, the Fiber Base Confetto with Vitamins Hema-Free, the Painting Gel White, and the gel polish Shine Flakes S011 for the gold effect.
As green, we suggest our gel polish Winter i14. For nail art, you can use the Sorbetto Builder Gel Powder and the Painting Gel in the shades Black, White, Art Pasta Blue, Red, and Yellow.
PURE GOLD
Nothing says “party” like the sparkle of gold! For simple and sparkling Christmas nails, aim for nail art with gold leaves or small metallic details: a must for those who want to shine in style.
For this nail art, we propose the colors Blue E9 (light blue), Winter i15 (dark blue) and I vory C13 (beige). Under the gold leaves, you can apply a Clear Base of your choice.
To achieve this Christmas manicure, we suggest using our Base Strong Clear Hema-Free New Formula with the Painting Gel White and the gold leaves.
Thank you for reading to the end. We hope you enjoyed our article and that you will soon find the opportunity to try our nail polishes and nail gels for Christmas.
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By the way, have you already checked out our article on autumn nail trends?
