No two colors are more joyful than green and red.
This timeless yuletide combination is always dominant during the Christmas season.
If you want to spread Christmas cheer with your festive red and green nails, we’ve got tips and inspiration that will last you all through December.
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Best Designs for Red and Green Christmas Nails
Make your red and green holiday nails more festive and fun by using them as base colors for Christmas-inspired designs.
From Christmas tree patterns to stenciled snowflakes, Santa’s face to candy cane stripes, lightbulbs made of rhinestones, and 3D gift boxes, you can make your nails jollier with these green and red nail styles.
Techniques for Achieving Red and Green Christmas Nails
Adding stickers and stamping your nails are two of the fastest ways to bring life and dimension to your nails.
But these methods can get a little boring, especially if you want your red and green Christmas nails to match the festive season. So, it’s time to learn some new techniques to make your nails more enjoyable. Here are some methods you can learn in time for your next holiday get-together:
- Nail foils. Like stickers, nail foils are extremely thin laminated sheets that you can apply on your nail lacquer. Foils come in different designs. Plus, they’re easy to use and deliver eye-catching results!
- Polka dots. Using dotting tools of different sizes, you can come up with holiday-inspired designs by connecting the dots. A Santa face made of dots is trendy and easy to do.
- Marbling. Dribble several drops of your red and green nail polish in a container with water and then swirl the colors using a toothpick. Then, dip your nails into the water and watch the marble-like design form on your nails.
The Red and Green Christmas Nail Care Guide
Make your festive nails last longer with these three tips:
- Clean. Make sure to clean your nails before applying nail polish. You can use a cotton pad with polish remover to thoroughly rid your nails of oil and dirt.
- Buff. Before applying your base coat, buff and smoothen the edges of your nails.
- Dry. Every layer of lacquer you apply on your nails should be thoroughly dry before adding a new one. Once your nail design is complete, use your top coat, let it dry, and soak your nails in cold water to help harden and seal your polish.
DIY Vs. Professional
Getting your nails done professionally may be the quicker route for you. But this is also an expensive option and you’ll have to book an appointment with your nail technician amid the holiday rush.
So, why not learn to paint your holiday nails yourself?
Learning nail art will take time and lots of patience but with enough practice, you’ll be surprised by what you can do! To kickstart your merry days, here’s a nice video tutorial of red and green Christmas nails that uses stamping as its primary technique.
Caring for Red and Green Christmas Nails
It will be week after week of festive gatherings so ensure your nails can keep up with you. Even if you have the prettiest red and green Christmas nail designs, you’d still be hiding your nails if it looks dull or damaged. Here are some quick reminders to help your nail polish last during the festivities.
- Refresh your mani or pedi with a thin layer of top coat every three days.
- Wear gloves when doing chores that involve handling any cleaning solution.
- Opt for long-wear nail polishes.
- Skip the long hot baths, or don’t soak your hands in the tub if you must.
- Always apply cuticle oil on your nails.
Conclusion
Be merry and bright with your red and green Christmas nails.
We hope our tips and nail designs inspire you to recreate them on your own. With some effort and practice, you’ll be celebrating with the most festive nails of the season!
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