What better time to experiment with nail art than the holidays? From minimalist designs to over-the-top artistry, there’s a nail look to help you celebrate in style. Here are some of our favourite bold, colourful, and festive ideas from CND’s mani maestros that are guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit!

Cocktail Couture – Holiday 2020 Nail Design Guide

Dark & Stormy

CND™ SUPPLIES:

·         CND™ VINYLUX™ Long Wear Polish Colors:

o    Bordeaux Babe

o    Berry Boudoir

o    Get That Gold

·         CND™ VINYLUX™ Top Coat

ART SUPPLIES:

·         Palette

·         Cosmetic Sponge

·         99% Isopropyl Alcohol

·         Detail Brush

METHOD:

1.     P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for complete CND™ VINYLUX™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)

2.     Apply two thin layers of CND™ VINYLUX™ Bordeaux Babe.

3.     Dispense a small amount of CND™ VINYLUX™ Berry Boudoir onto a palette. Pick up a small amount of color using a cosmetic sponge lightly moistened with 99% Isopropyl Alcohol. Dab onto nail creating an ombre effect starting at the cuticle area fading into the center.

4.     Apply CND™ VINYLUX™ Get That Gold to the underside of the extension edge.

5.     Dispense a small amount of CND™ VINYLUX™ Get That Gold onto a palette. Using a detail brush, create a slim line down each side of the nail and extension edge.

6.     Apply a layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Top Coat to the top of the nail and the underside of the extension edge.

Talon

CND™ SUPPLIES

·         CND™ VINYLUX™ Long Wear Polish Colors:

o    Get That Gold

o    Bordeaux Babe

·         CND™ VINYLUX™ Top Coat

·         CND™ ProSeries Gel Oval #6 Brush

ART SUPPLIES:

·         Acetone

METHOD:

1.     P.E.P. the natural nail. (Visit cnd.com for complete CND™ VINYLUX™ Application & Removal Step-by-Step.)

2.     Apply two thin layers of CND™ VINYLUX™ Get That Gold. Allow to dry.

3.     Apply a layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Bordeaux Babe over ¾ of the nail, leaving a moon shape in cuticle area. Use a CND™ ProSeries Gel Oval #6 Brush lightly moistened with acetone to refine the line as needed.

4.     Apply a thin layer of CND™ VINYLUX™ Top Coat.

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Some other Festive Ideas to Try:

Shimmer Party:

Glitter nails are always a go-to during the holidays, but why stick to one color palette when you can go for two? A green and pink combo makes us happy just looking at it!

NYE Glitter:

Glitter looks so much cooler when done in a gunmetal metallic. Or, like the champagne of nail art, a wash of sparkly ombré is simple but effective

Let it Snow:

Wear snow decals against a blue and white background for a fun seasonal nail look.

Silver / Gold Accents:

Add silver and gold foil to elevate plain nails and get into the festive spirit.

Half Moons:

A mix of mahogany and copper is just so pretty on its own, but when layered together in half moon shapes it gives a level of sophistication and glamour that we love.

Extra Extra

Can’t decide between a nude mani and something a little extra? Try both at once for a fun and festive visual mix. Three-dimensional accents glued across the center of a nude nail is the perfect holiday manicure.

Colourful Twinkles

For a twist on classic stars, try doing them in shades of neon. Pro tip: Use toothpicks to get the detailing just right.

Candy Stripes

Upgrade your year-round nude manicure with a tiny candy cane painted along one side of each nail.

Sugar Plum

A rich plum nail polish is just as festive as red, green, blue and silver—but far less expected. We love it paired with a single delicate snowflake accent nail.

Seeing Red

Red glitter nail polish is the epitome of a holiday manicure. To mix things up and take your nails to the next festive level, you can’t go wrong with any combination of red and gold this holiday season. Try adding some Holiday Baubles – All you need is a skinny nail brush, a steady hand, and a little patience to create a festive red-and-gold nail art look at home.

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