Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Easy Holiday Design for (Nail) Dummies

If you're anything like me then you struggle to paint your nails as it is without adding in all the fun designs. You also don't have endless amounts of time to visit the nail salon every week. I'm pretty klutzy when it comes to doing my nails but I love all the fun Christmas designs that come around this time of year. I've done a really simple easy design for you that even I can do, so keep reading!


You will need: A base coat, a blue nail color of your choice, a white nail color, a gold sparkle nail color, a top coat, nail jewels, a tiny nail (or makeup, like in my case) brush, tweezers and a cap full of  nail polish remover.


First things first, prime your nails. I like to use this OPI Infinite Shine nail primer. It dries in 2 seconds and helps your polish last.



Pick a blue polish and paint your nails. I used Juleps polish in the shade Isabela. It's the prettiest gray-blue shade that reminds me of the sky when it snows. Make sure your nails dry completely before continuing on to the next step.




Take your white nail polish and brush and draw an "X" onto your accent nail (my ring finger in this case.) Continue directly onto the next step


 While the polish is still wet, use your tweezers to stick your nail jewel into the center of the "X". I used a blue square jewel. Fill in the areas around the "X" with tiny v shapes. Don't worry about this being perfect at this point.


Take your gold polish on a tiny brush (if you use the same one clean off with the nail polish remover in between). Fill in the lines between the "X" and "v" with the gold polish like in the photo above.


At this point go in and clean up all your white polish making in more opaque and defining all your lines.


Top with a top coat of your choice. I use OPI's Infinite Shine gloss as it gives a gel type finish and helps your manicure last.


My finished snowflake. It's pretty much the easiest design you can do and if I can do it, anyone definitely can. I will note I only do one on my accent nail and only on my left hand. Because there is no way my I could do one on my right hand and have it look decent. I generally just paint my accent nail on that hand with gold glitter to add a little pizzazz!

Look at me go, two tutorials in a row! Let me know if you guys have any simple, easy nail designs you like to do this time of year! XO

13 comments:

  1. You go girl! Super awesome tutorials! I love your snowflake and such a pretty blue! I hope you're having a wonderful day you talented and gorgeous lady!

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    1. Aww thanks so much Andrea, it's not the best out there, but it's pretty good for me hahaha! XO -Kim

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  2. This is so pretty! One area I'm not talented in is painting my nails. It usually ends up looking like a 4 yr old painted them-haha. Nice tutorial and I love the blue shade!

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    1. Thank you so much Cara. I definitely struggle in painting my nails so it's fun sometimes to go out on a limb! Thanks for stopping in lovely lady! XO -Kim

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  3. I love your nail style!:)

    irenethayer.com

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    1. Thanks so much Irene, have a great day! XO -Kim

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  4. This is such a cute idea, love the gorgeous, blue shade!

    Paula
    Thirteen Thoughts

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    1. Thanks so much Paula, it was fun to do! Hope you're having a wonderful week! XO -Kim

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  5. This looks really nice! I've never tried any nail art but now you've inspired me!

    xoxo Emily
    http://www.ditchtheheels.com

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    1. Thank you so much Emily, thanks for checking it out. Hope you are having a great day! XO -Kim

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  6. Awww, Rainbow, you're too good to me :D It was super easy and believe me, if I could do it, someone with your artistic skill and talent definitely can! I have heard of it but never have tried it...maybe you should do an easy tutorial for me? LOL hope you are having a great week my gorgeous friend! XO -Kim

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  7. So cute!! :D I used to love doing my nails so much! But then I started getting frustrated with waiting for them to dry and accidentally getting messed up overtime I accidentally bumped my nail against something. But I really miss getting creative with nail polish :D I love how simple this nail design is but still very cute :D <3

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    1. I seriously have a hard time doing my nails, and forget about my toes this time of year! But I do love little designs and although I'm challenged in the polish department, this was fun to do! Thanks for stopping in gorgeous girl, hope you're have a great week! XO -Kim

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