This festive holiday manicure features glossy red chrome nails on most fingers for a luxurious, metallic shine that screams Christmas glamour. Two accent nails showcase intricate white base with swirling red and green peppermint candy patterns, evoking classic candy canes and minty treats.
Set against a cozy winter backdrop with a flocked Christmas tree and twinkling lights, it’s the perfect blend of bold elegance and playful holiday cheer for December celebrations.
Peppermint Swirl
Glossy red chrome accents paired with swirling peppermint patterns in red, green, and white for a shiny, candy-like effect.
Candy Cane Stripes
Clean diagonal or vertical red-and-white stripes mimicking traditional candy canes, often with a glossy top coat for extra pop.
Prep Your Nails
Peppermint Swirls Use thin brush: Start from center, draw curved red lines outward like spokes (at 12, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 o’clock). Fill alternating sections with red. Add thinner green curves between for peppermint effect. Use toothpick to drag/swirl slightly for candy look. Cure.
1.Bubbles in Gel Polish
Shaking bottle, thick layers, or fast curing. Fix: Roll bottle gently to mix, apply thin coats, cap free edge, cure fully. Avoid over-shaking.
File the Top Coat
Gently buff the shiny top layer to break the seal (no need to go deep—just until matte). This lets acetone penetrate faster.
2.Soak with Acetone
Soak cotton in acetone, place on nail, wrap tightly with foil.
3.Gently Remove
Unwrap and gently push off softened gel with stick. If resistant, re-soak—never scrape forcefully.
4. Aftercare
Buff lightly, wash hands, apply cuticle oil and moisturizer. Nails may feel soft temporarily—rest them a day or two.
Aurora Chrome Snowflake Nails
This enchanting winter manicure features a mesmerizing iridescent chrome base shifting between soft purple, blue, and pink hues, reminiscent of the Northern Lights dancing across a snowy sky.
Delicate white snowflake designs adorn several accent nails, adding intricate frosty elegance. Paired with a flocked Christmas tree backdrop and cozy knit sleeve, it captures pure holiday magic—ethereal, shimmering, and perfect for festive celebrations.
Magnetic Velvet Cat-Eye Snowflake
Deep magnetic polish creates a soft velvet texture with a shifting light line, topped with white snowflake accents for hypnotic depth.
Icy Blue Velvet Frost
Rich blue cat-eye velvet base mimics frozen fabric, scattered with intricate white snowflakes for a frosty, elegant look.
Matte Velvet Snowflake
Soft matte top coat over neutral or deep tones gives a true velvet feel, adorned with glossy or glittery snowflakes for contrast.
Aurora Velvet Snowflake
Iridescent cat-eye velvet shifting in purples and blues, enhanced by delicate white snowflakes for a magical Northern Lights effect.
