Christmas

French Christmas Nude Red Gold Lights Christmas Nails

French Christmas Nude Red Gold Lights Christmas Nails - Christmas nail art - featuring elegant, red, gold, christmas - nail art inspiration and design ideas

French Christmas Nude Red Gold Lights Christmas Nails - Christmas nail art - featuring elegant, red, gold, christmas - nail art inspiration and design ideas

Who It's For
Individuals who appreciate classic, elegant, and festive nail art.
Time Needed
60 min
Difficulty
Medium
Est. Cost
$20-40

Elegant Nude & Red French Christmas Light Nails

Get ready for the holidays with these elegant Christmas nails! This design features a chic nude base, festive red French tips, and delicate gold Christmas lights for a touch of sparkle.

  • Nude nail polish
  • Red nail polish
  • Gold nail art paint or pen
  • Thin nail art brush
  • Dotting tool
  • Top coat
  1. Apply a base coat and two coats of nude nail polish to all nails. Allow to dry completely.
  2. Using red nail polish, carefully create a French tip on each nail. Let dry.
  3. With a fine nail art brush or dotting tool, use gold nail art paint to create tiny 'lights' along the red French tip, spaced unevenly to mimic a string of lights.
  4. Add small gold 'dots' above or below each light to resemble light bulbs.
  5. Allow the gold detailing to dry completely, then apply a generous coat of top coat for shine and longevity.
  6. Clean up any mistakes with a nail polish remover and a clean-up brush.

Colors in This Design

Red
Gold

Colors

Techniques

Perfect For

Expert Tip

Use a very fine nail art brush and a steady hand for the gold lights. Practice on a piece of paper first to get the technique down before applying to your nails.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use gel polish for this design?

Yes, you can use gel polish for all steps of this design. Be sure to cure each layer under a UV/LED lamp.

What if I don't have a dotting tool?

You can use a toothpick, a bobby pin, or the end of a nail art brush.

How long will this design last?

With proper application and maintenance, this design can last up to two weeks.

Can I do this design on short nails?

Yes, this design can be adapted for shorter nails. Simply adjust the size of the French tip and the gold lights accordingly.

Is there an alternative to painting the 'lights'?

Yes, you can use very small gold glitter pieces or gold foil to create the effect of Christmas lights. Adhere with nail glue or a top coat.

What's the best top coat for this design?

A high-shine, quick-dry top coat will help seal in the design and prevent smudging.

Aftercare Tips

  • Use cuticle oil daily to keep your cuticles hydrated.
  • Moisturize your hands regularly with a good hand cream.
  • Avoid picking at your nails or cuticles.

Safe Removal

  • 1.Soak cotton pads in acetone-based nail polish remover.
  • 2.Place the soaked cotton pads on your nails and secure with foil.
  • 3.After 10-15 minutes, remove the foil and cotton pads and gently scrape off any remaining polish.