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For details Click here.Celebrating Christmas with festive flair does not have to mean changing your nails to match. Christmas gel nails are a stylish way to do just that. Gel nails are durable, glossy and versatile, and make for the perfect canvas for intricate holiday designs that will last long past the holidays. No matter your taste whether it’s classic holiday motifs, bright glittery accents or minimalist designs, you can find a gel nail style for you. Check out a few of our favorite Christmas gel nails and their prompts to visualize each design.
1. Classic Red and Gold Elegance Christmas Gel Nails
A timeless holiday combination: red and gold nails. Begin with a folded gloss finish red base coat on all nails and splash one or two nails with gold glitter, or foil. It’s the perfect pairing for either a casual get together or a formal affair.
Why It Works: The gold gives this a nice elegant touch and the red symbolizes holiday cheer.
Design Tip: You can add little gold snowflakes or stars to give this a more elevated look.
2. Icy Blue and White Winter Wonderland
Yes, for a frosty and magical look feel out a pair of icy blue gel nails with some all white snowflake designs and silver accents. The design has winter’s essence while keeping a sophisticated form.
Why It Works: The beauty of snow covered landscapes is what blue and white convey.
Design Tip: You can use silver foil or rhinestones for that ice effect sparkle.
3. Festive Candy Cane Stripes Christmas Gel Nails
Playful and fun, candy cane inspired nails. Or you could do an alternate red and white striped diagonally across each nail, or an accent nail.
Why It Works: It’s a whimsical homage to old standbys for the holidays.
Design Tip: One stripe could be made with a touch of glitter for extra sparkle.
4. Green Christmas Tree Design gel nails
Small Christmas tree designs on green nails give it a holiday feel. For the base, use a glossy forest green and for the accent nails, apply tree shapes with star toppers and colorful ‘ornament’ dots.
Why It Works: The season is celebrated in a festive, playful way.
Design Tip: You can crown the trees with gold or silver stars.
5. Glittering Silver and White Christmas Gel Nails
A sleek and modern Christmas look calls for silver and white nails. White base coat apply applied with silver glitter or chrome accents for a frosty, chic.
Why It Works: Versatile, it’s subtle and you can use it for New Year and holiday celebrations alike.
Design Tip: For dimension add delicate snowflakes, or a gradient glitter of your choice.
6. Plaid Perfection Christmas Gel Nails
Plaid nails are also a cozy and rustic way to complete your Christmas look. Paint a red base and make black and white plaid nails on a few nails, and keep the rest solid.
Why It Works: Plaid is an old classic winter pattern that goes great with holiday outfits.
Design Tip: Add gold lines if you like a modern twist.
You should also try red velvet nails.
