We have many traditions this time of year, from donning novelty Christmas jumpers to hanging mistletoe atop a doorway in the hope of scoring a little festive romance. While we appreciate the nostalgia, we also love to tear up the rule book too. So instead of painting our talons with a classic red, we’ve taken it one step further with these striking nail polish ideas…
Santa Nails
Give your red mani a playful twist with the addition of Saint Nick!
What Will I Need to Create this Nail Art Design?
Nail file
Transparent base coat
Red nail polish
Black nail polish
White nail polish
Cuticle sticks/nail art stick
Top coat
Studio London
Superdrug Studio 7 Way Buffer
£2.99
Rimmel
Rimmel Nail Polish 60 Second White Hot Love 8ml
£3.99
Superdrug
Superdrug Wooden Cuticle Sticks Pack of 10
Step 1 – Shape nails & add tape
Prep your talons by filing them into your favourite shape. Once you’re happy with the size, add a strip of tape halfway down the nail bed.
Step 2 – Coat with red nail polish
Take your red nail polish and apply two coats to the exposed part of the nail bed. Don’t worry about going over the tape, as this is in place to ensure you get a straight line every time.
Step 3 – Remove the tape
Once the red nail polish is dry, remove the tape slowly. You can peel this back or use tweezers to do this, for extra precision.
Step 4 – Add the beard
Dip a cuticle stick/nail art stick into white nail polish and draw on the outline of the beard. Try to create defined scalloped edges for a more playful touch.
Step 5 – Complete the face
Take a clean cuticle stick/nail art stick and create Santa’s eyes by drawing on dots in black nail polish. Use the red to dot on his nose.
Step 6 – Seal with a top coat
Finish the design with a layer of transparent top coat, to preserve the nail art design for longer.
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Christmas Red Nail Polish Ideas
Home » Christmas Red Nail Polish Ideas
We have many traditions this time of year, from donning novelty Christmas jumpers to hanging mistletoe atop a doorway in the hope of scoring a little festive romance. While we appreciate the nostalgia, we also love to tear up the rule book too. So instead of painting our talons with a classic red, we’ve taken it one step further with these striking nail polish ideas…
Santa Nails
Give your red mani a playful twist with the addition of Saint Nick!
What Will I Need to Create this Nail Art Design?
Step 1 – Shape nails & add tape
Prep your talons by filing them into your favourite shape. Once you’re happy with the size, add a strip of tape halfway down the nail bed.
Step 2 – Coat with red nail polish
Take your red nail polish and apply two coats to the exposed part of the nail bed. Don’t worry about going over the tape, as this is in place to ensure you get a straight line every time.
Step 3 – Remove the tape
Once the red nail polish is dry, remove the tape slowly. You can peel this back or use tweezers to do this, for extra precision.
Step 4 – Add the beard
Dip a cuticle stick/nail art stick into white nail polish and draw on the outline of the beard. Try to create defined scalloped edges for a more playful touch.
Step 5 – Complete the face
Take a clean cuticle stick/nail art stick and create Santa’s eyes by drawing on dots in black nail polish. Use the red to dot on his nose.
Step 6 – Seal with a top coat
Finish the design with a layer of transparent top coat, to preserve the nail art design for longer.
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