Beauty-Trend: Dieser natürliche Nagellack geht gerade auf Instagram durch die Decke
Spätestens seit dem zweiten Lockdown beschäftigen sich jetzt auch Menschen mit DIY Nail Art, die vorher lieber ihre Finger davon gelassen haben. We feel you: Nagellack wirklich schön und gleichmäßig aufzutragen, ist eine Kunst, die wir eigentlich lieber den SpezialistInnen im Studio überlassen! Aber jetzt haben wir eben keine andere Wahl.
Gerade rechtzeitig kommt jetzt aber ein Trend-Nagellack um die Ecke, mit dem auch die ungeduldigsten und ungeschicktesten unter uns etwas anfangen können. Denn der Ton ist supernatürlich, minimalistisch und dadurch ganz einfach aufzutragen…
Trend-Nagellack: Der Dior Base Coat Abricot ist gerade superangesagt
Wie würdest du den perfekten, natürlichen Nagellack beschreiben? Bei uns klingt das in etwa so: leicht Rosé, aber nicht zu Pink, ein Hauch Beige, aber eben nur ein Hauch. Semi-transparent, aber deckend. Eben so, dass die Nägel gepflegt, aber nicht auffällig aussehen – wie in echt nur besser.
Start feeling festive with these Christmas nail art ideas
(CNN) —
December is upon us, and so is Christmas, Hanukkah and holy cannoli, New Year’s Eve is just around the corner. While this year’s celebrations may look a little different, you can still deck your nails with holly, glitter and more fun designs to celebrate the season.
Whether your nails are short or long, we’ve got ideas for everyone, from the skilled home manicurist to the first-timer, to give you easy, festive design inspo for the holiday season.
Two things we love are Starbucks holiday cups and festive manicures, and UK-based nail artist Frenchie Fabulous from Neverland Nails created this major nail moment. You can try your hand at this at home, she says, explaining, “To nail stripes at home, striping tape is a great idea! To freehand, you can mask using tape, and peel away for a straight line, and keep a clean brush at hand to neaten up your lines.”
She adds, “To create the perfect twinkly star, use a dotting tool, toothpick or the end of a brush to create a spot on the nail, and with a thin brush, drag away from the dot to create the star shapes.
OPI Infinite Shine Gel Lacquer in Malaga Wine ($12.95; target.com)
OPI Infinite Shine Gel Lacquer in Malaga Wine PHOTO: Target
This rich red wine color is close to the red on Starbucks cups and will help you create many festive looks.
Essie Nail Polish in Off Tropic ($8.99; target.com)
Essie Nail Polish in Off Tropic PHOTO: Target
This deep green works well for Christmas nails and is on-trend for dark nails all winter long.
Sundays No. 44 Nail Polish ($18; dearsundays.com)
Sundays Studio in No. 44 PHOTO: Sundays
This pale mint color from one of our favorite long-lasting polish brands works as a great accent behind a snowflake for your Starbucks cup nails.
Essie Nail Polish in Blanc ($8.99; target.com)
Essie Nail Polish in Blanc PHOTO: Target
This simple white polish is perfect for snowflakes and accents. Make sure you don’t pick up a sheer white, it won’t have the impact you’re looking for.
Scotch Flamingo Sights Washi Tape, 3-Pack ($4.99; target.com)
Scotch Flamingo Sights Washi Tape, 3-Pack PHOTO: Target
You’ll be colorblocking into January with this fun washi tape that won’t stick and pull off your polish.
Try these cute glittery looks at home with tips from creator, UK-based nail artist Emma Leeds.
To get started, Leeds says, “Rest your arm on a flat surface to keep a steady hand. Always use a base coat polish to avoid staining your nails. Apply coats of polish thinly and wait several minutes between each coat.”
“To perfect a glitter nail, evenly dust the glitter over a wet top coat, once fully dry re-apply the topcoat. If you want a bright color to really pop, use a coat of white underneath,” says Leeds. “If you’re skilled enough to hand-paint nail art, I would recommend investing in a professional nail art brush.”
Sephora Collection Color Hit Mini Nail Polish in Gold Fever ($5; sephora.com)
Sephora Collection Color Hit Mini Nail Polish in Gold Fever PHOTO: Sephora
Get a glittery gold sparkle with this mini polish that feels so festive.
Sundays S.01 Rose Gold Nail Polish ($18; dearsundays.com)
Sundays S.01 Rose Gold Nail Polish PHOTO: Sundays
If you’re looking for a bit of shimmer without the chunky sparkle, this rose gold polish is such a stunner.
Warmfits Holographic Nail Glitter ($9.99; amazon.com)
Warmfits Holographic Nail Glitter PHOTO: Amazon
If you want to dust on your glitter, this set offers 12 colors that will keep you sparkling through the holidays and beyond.
Dior Vernis Gel Shine & Long Wear Nail Lacquer in Rouge 999 ($28; macys.com)
Dior Vernis Gel Shine & Long Wear Nail Lacquer in Rouge 999 PHOTO: Nordstrom
Bright red and ready to party — even if it’s virtually — you’ll be ready for anything with this 5-star rated Dior polish.
Winstonia Nail Art Brushes Set, 5-Pieces ($9.95; amazon.com)
Winstonia Nail Art Brushes Set, 5-Pieces PHOTO: Amazon
Create festive designs like reindeer, santas or stripes and snowflakes, with this highly rated professional nail kit.
Olive & June The Poppy Manicure Tool ($16; target.com)
Olive & June The Poppy Manicure Tool PHOTO: Target
Keep your hand steady and your lines tight with this super handy tool that makes it so much easier to control your polish brush.
China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Counting Carats ($6.38 with code FRIEND; macys.com)
China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Counting Carats PHOTO: Macys
Sparkle and shine with this 5-star rated, large-fleck gold glitter polish. Create an accent nail look, or use to top another color for a multi-dimensional look.
Kiss ImPress Press-on Manicure Kit Holiday Designs ($8.99; walmart.com)
Kiss ImPress Press-on Manicure Kit Holiday Designs PHOTO: Walmart
Want to get the look with half the effort during the busy holiday season? Try these easy press-on nails from Kiss with candy cane stripes and sparkles galore.
Kiss Gel Fantasy False Nails in Rush Hour ($8.99; target.com)
Kiss Gel Fantasy False Nails in Rush Hour PHOTO: Target
Looking for something a little more subtle? Try this mix of red, sparkly and pink nails to create a look that’s unique to you.
Beetles Gel Nail Polish Set ($13.99, originally $14.99; amazon.com)
Beetles Gel Nail Polish Set PHOTO: Amazon
Another festive option for the confident at-home manicurist? This holiday gel kit that comes with Santa and snowmen stickers, and base polishes in green, red and more.
SunUV Gel Nail Light ($26.99; amazon.com)
SunUV Gel Nail Light PHOTO: Amazon
Set your at-home gel looks in place with this highly-rated, well-priced UV nail lamp.
Dior Abricot Top Coat ($28; macys.com)
Dior Abricot Top Coat PHOTO: Nordstrom
You’ll want to set your nail art with a strong top coat, and this one from Dior will keep your mani looking shiny and fresh.
L’Occitane Shea Nail And Cuticle Oil ($19.50; amazon.com and sephora.com)
L’Occitane Shea Nail And Cuticle Oil PHOTO: Amazon
Keep your nails and cuticles looking and feeling soft and pretty with this nourishing treatment.
Tweezerman Mini Nail Rescue Kit ($19.80; amazon.com)
Tweezerman Mini Nail Rescue Kit PHOTO: Amazon
Keep your nails and cuticles on point with this highly-rated kit from manicurist fave Tweezerman.
Nécessaire The Hand Cream ($20; nordstrom.com)
Nécessaire The Hand Cream PHOTO: Nordstrom
Your hands and cuticles will feel soft and supple when you use this lovely unscented hand cream before your glam up your nails.
Ring in 2021 with these adorable New Year’s nail art ideas
(CNN) —
While we never know what the future holds on New Year’s Eve, this year we’re crossing our fingers that 2021 will be as bright and sparkly as these epic manicures.
Whether you’ve been doing your nails at home since last March, or just getting started with DIY manicures, we’ve got design inspo and great tips from manicurists to create a fun and funky New Year’s Eve mani.
Get a simple, glittery look with this natural nail manicure featuring different shades of subtle sparkle. Texas-based nail artist Letty created this look with four different sparkling shades. You can create your own version of the look with complementing shades, like different gold tones, or mix up your own creative colorway.
Sundays S.01 Rose Gold Nail Polish ($18; dearsundays.com)
Sundays S.01 Rose Gold Nail Polish PHOTO: Sundays
This rose gold polish gives a subtle sparkle that is so stunning and celebratory.
Essie Expressie Quick-Dry Nail Polish in Misfit Right In ($8.99; target.com)
Essie Expressie Quick-Dry Nail Polish in Misfit Right In PHOTO: Target
This warm shimmering brown is perfect for any low-key Zoom parties this year.
Sally Hansen Mega Strength Nail Color in Small But Mighty ($4.49; target.com)
Sally Hansen Mega Strength Nail Color in Small But Mighty PHOTO: Target
This shimmery purple with gold flecks looks great on all skin tones and complements a gold shimmer polish perfectly.
Sally Hansen Good Kind Pure Nail Polish in Pink Sapphire ($6.79; target.com)
Sally Hansen Good Kind Pure Nail Polish in Pink Sapphire PHOTO: Target
For a softer look that also pairs well with silver and gold, try this shimmery pink polish from Sally Hansen — bonus, it’s vegan!
CND Vinylux Long Wear Nail Polish in Dark Lava ($10.49; target.com)
CND Vinylux Long Wear Nail Polish in Dark Lava PHOTO: Target
Nothing says festive like bright red, and this long-lasting color has a shimmer that gives it an even more celebratory vibe.
Smith & Cult Nail Lacquer in A Little Lovely ($18; dermstore.com)
Smith & Cult Nail Lacquer in A Little Lovely PHOTO: Smith & Cult
Embrace the glitz of the season with glitter nail polish that delivers brilliant shine and smooth coverage in both pink and gold.
For a sophisticated take on party nails, try a subtle design with natural and graphic colors, like this neutral, edged-with-black look created by nail tech Andrea Watson.
“When painting your nails at home it’s all about anchoring yourself so that you are not shaky,” says Watson. “Oh, and having a great cleanup brush.”
Just dab in acetone and use it to clean up your cute designs.
DL Professional French Manicure Clean-Up Brush ($4.90, originally $12.99; amazon.com)
DL Professional French Manicure Clean-Up Brush PHOTO: Amazon
This highly rated brush is easy to use, and on sale for more than 50% off right now.
Twinkled T Kolinsky Professional Nail Cleaning Brush ($11.99; amazon.com)
Twinkled T Kolinsky Professional Nail Cleaning Brush PHOTO: Amazon
This durable brush is pink and sparkly, highly rated and is definitely worth the price according to lots of reviewers.
You can also freehand stars and sparkles, or use nail stickers with a neutral or bright polish to create your New Year look.
Minejin Nail Art Christmas Snowflake Sequins ($7.99; amazon.com)
Minejin Nail Art Christmas Snowflake Sequins PHOTO: Amazon
Let it snow on your nails with these cute snowflake decals that let you just pop on, cover with a topcoat and go!
HubCityNailsNew Years 2021 Nail Art ($3.99; etsy.com)
HubCityNailsNew Years 2021 Nail Art PHOTO: Etsy
If you want everyone to know exactly what you’re celebrating — the fact that it won’t be 2020 at the stroke of midnight — try these straight-forward New Year’s Eve nail decals.
Create a serious statement look without a lot of effort — just some pouring and swirling.
“Grab a cup with warm-ish water (can’t be cold), randomly select colors and drip the polish brushes in the water and once you have a good amount of polish in the water, swirl the polish with a toothpick,” Smith & Cult brand ambassador Sarah Bland says. Then, “Dip your finger in the polish where you want the design to transfer on your nail, repeat process for all fingers and apply top coat once all fingers are dry.”
Smith & Cult Nail Lacquer in Fauntleroy ($18; dermstore.com)
Smith & Cult Nail Lacquer in Fauntleroy PHOTO: Dermstore
This highly pigmented pink would work as a weekday manicure, and swirled in with darker colors for an edgy marbled look.
Smith & Cult Nail Lacquer in Kings & Thieves ($18; dermstore.com)
Smith & Cult Nail Lacquer in Kings & Thieves PHOTO: Dermstore
Celebrate the night with this flawless, high-shine dark blue that’s a surprising change from black.
Kiss Nails Gel False Nails in Glitz Glitz (prices vary; target.com)
Kiss Nails Gel False Nails in Glitz Glitz PHOTO: Target
Want to get a fancy holiday look without taking the time? Try these easy and glitzy press-on nails in glittery gold and matte navy. So chic.
Kiss Masterpiece False Nails in Soul in the Luxury (prices vary; target.com)
Kiss Masterpiece False Nails in Soul in the Luxury PHOTO: Target
Another option, if you want to go bigger and sparklier, are these press-on nails in pink, gold and gold studs.
Ella+Mila Nail Care Nail Enamel Primer in All About the Base (prices vary; target.com)
Ella+Mila Nail Care Nail Enamel Primer in All About the Base PHOTO: Target
Start your manicure at home with a 5-star base coat that has reviewers raving, “This is my holy grail! It makes any nail polish last so much longer.”
Dior Abricot Top Coat ($28; nordstrom.com)
Dior Abricot Top Coat PHOTO: Macys
You’ll want to set your nail art with a strong top coat, and this one from Dior will keep your mani looking shiny and fresh for days.
Sundays Mk.1 Manicure Kit (starting at $72; dearsundays.com)
Sundays Mk.1 Manicure Kit PHOTO: Sundays
Get your nails ready for a pretty polish with this nine-piece set that has everything you need for a perfect home manicure, including clippers, files and cuticle softener.
Pure Enrichment PurePedi Deluxe 8-in-1 Manicure/Pedicure Set ($39.99, originally $66.99; macys.com)
Pure Enrichment PurePedi Deluxe 8-in-1 Manicure/Pedicure Set PHOTO: Macys
Buff and shine your nails — and give yourself a relaxing pedi — before a big night in with this highly rated kit.
Mario Badescu Special Hand Cream with Vitamin E ($8; nordstrom.com)
Mario Badescu Special Hand Cream with Vitamin E PHOTO: Nordstrom
Your hands and cuticles will feel soft and supple when you use this highly rated hand cream packed with deeply moisturizing vitamin E before you glam up your nails.