Hello, lovelies, now that the holiday season has officially started, it is time to get in the spirit! Celebrate the upcoming holidays with a pretty makeover for your nails. This year I've decided to do a very simple manicure with a cute holographic accent on the ring finger. Everyone can recreate such a cheerful manicure at home with no problems. So stay tuned if you are searching for a holiday manicure for your nails!
The very first two colors that pop into my mind when I think of Christmas are cranberry red and holographic (if you can call holographic an effect, not a color). Cranberry red reminds me of a traditional sauce, like cranberry sauce, used for many holiday dishes.
Rainbow holographic, on the other hand, reminds me of the dazzling lights and ornaments on a Christmas tree. That's why, in my opinion, this unexpected yet festive color combination is perfect for a special occasion.
Continuing my peel-off nail polish journey, I've decided to give it a second chance and try out different peel-off nail polish from Warm Crit Series*. This gorgeous cranberry red shade is called 'Dreaming Star'. This classic and elegant shade of warm red perfectly fits the festive Christmas mood.
As any other peel-off nail polish by Born Pretty 'Dreaming Star' comes in a regular bottle and features a pretty comfortable brush-applicator. This nail polish is almost odorless, especially if you compare it to a regular nail polish scent. It has a very light aroma of paint, but it doesn't stay in the air as long as the scent of acetone.
The formula of this peel-off nail polish is slightly different from the shade 'Ms. Style' from the Sweet Bubble series. It is less thick and more supple when you apply it to your nails. Working with 'Dreaming Star' is so much easier and more pleasant! It easily glides on the nail plate smoothly and evens out small imperfections on the surface of your nail. The pigmentation is very rich, you can get a gel-like coverage with only one solid coat. This time nail polish dried a bit faster but not so quick as a regular nail polish would dry.
The formula of this peel-off nail polish is slightly different from the shade 'Ms. Style' from the Sweet Bubble series. It is less thick and more supple when you apply it to your nails. Working with 'Dreaming Star' is so much easier and more pleasant! It easily glides on the nail plate smoothly and evens out small imperfections on the surface of your nail. The pigmentation is very rich, you can get a gel-like coverage with only one solid coat. This time nail polish dried a bit faster but not so quick as a regular nail polish would dry.
How to Do This Glamorous Cranberry Nail Look for Christmas?
For my simple and glamorous Christmas manicure, I applied 'Dreaming Star' peel-off nail polish on every nail, except my ring finger. Two thin layers of nail polish usually dry out faster and easier, than one thick layer of nail color. To make my manicure last longer, I sealed the nails with a coat of no-smudge clear top coat by Born Pretty and proceeded to my ring fingers.
Glittery holographic nail polish in the shade 'Champagne Storm'* reminds me of a Christmas tree decoration – a glass ball covered with sparkly glitter. I used a sponge and gently dabbed holographic glitter on my ring finger for an opaque finish. Sealed the glitter with a top coat to reveal rainbow sparkles and voilà ! The Christmas glam manicure at-home is done!
The durability of peel-off nail polish is quite satisfactory. It lasted for about a week with minor tip wear, but the cranberry nail polish lost its original shine and appeal. No questions about glitter holographic nail polish. It can last on my nails forever, or until the moment I decide to remove it. Removing an opaque glitter coat is not an easy task!
Final Thoughts...
Overall, I loved the way this simple, yet festive manicure looks. It is super fast and easy to do and you don't have to buy any extra manicure tools or have a manicure experience to reach a beautiful and neat result. Are you going to pamper your nails with something special this holiday season? Until next time, lovelies!
Lots of love,
Liz
