Holiday 2024 Manicures : sweet & shiny

 

Holiday Hues: 3 new colors for a Green™ & Green Flash™ holiday celebration

For the festive season, we've dreamed up 3 exclusive new colors in Green™ and Green Flash™ format. As they're completely unlike traditional holiday colors, we dare you to be different and break a few rules. We're talking about soft, indulgent shades with a festive glitter twist or an ultra-pigmented, almost hypnotic hue à la Wes Anderson!

Chic and shiny Quartz

A glazed taupe with cool undertones elevated by silver glitter, Quartz is THE perfect colour for the festive season! Delicate and sophisticated, this shade of polish works wonderfully as an all-over color (especially with darker skin tones), or as a base for nail art decorated with a minimalist white design (graphic snowflakes or geometric lines).

 

Mysterious Mystic

Imagine gazing out endlessly at a deep purple night sky (think Van Gogh impressionism). Mystic, as the name suggests, is a shade that will enchant this season. Its opaque finish makes it the perfect base for an eclectic manicure. Add a few Quartz stars or a glitter French tip and the result is magical nail art that's also oh-so-chic.

 

Nights in Pink Satin

The pale and subtle pearly pink of semi-opaque Satin is the must-have new kid on the block if you love shimmering nude manicures that reflect the pearl nail trend. As an all-over color or base for nail art, it's set to be a sensation!

 

Shiny Christmas

If there's one time of the year to get out the glitter, it's holiday! We have everything you need for nails that shine like superstars. Glazed powders, shimmer finishes, biodegradable glitter in every color… Life is better with glitter! Here are our latest arrivals:

Disco-effect Holo glitter!

Manucurist's collection of biodegradable glitter has just welcomed a brilliant new arrival! Made from natural cellulose, our Holo glitter gives nails a holographic shimmer like a futuristic disco ball that shines through the night and beyond.

 

Embrace your Inner Ice Queen

You've no doubt heard of the glazed nails trend made popular by Hailey Bieber. When applied to your nails, our new White Glazed Effect Powder acts like a pearly white veil, reminiscent of frost on a winter morning or the icing on a doughnut. Your nails are transformed into frozen jewels for a fresh, sophisticated and ultra-desirable look.

 

Timeless Christmas classics

We all enjoy extravagance, but sometimes less is more. The festive season is a good time to revisit some of the classics, but with a new style twist.

Red, green and white forever

The trio of red, green and white is still a Holiday staple. But it's easy to give these colors a new and exciting twist: use them in a seasonal French manicure! Play around with different effects, e.g. a Red Velvet and gold glitter French manicure (see the tutorial here). If you have short nails, opt for a mini French manicure that combines an elegant Shell base with a thin green (here we've used Jade) or red line. If you prefer a more understated look, get a French Glow by combining our ultra-rosy Raspberry Active Glow™ treatment polish with our soft Crème Green™ polish. A gorgeous French manicure that both enhances and nourishes your nails with its AHA-enriched formula.

 

Little glitter

Kids always want to copy the grown-ups, and now they can with our Petite Manucurist™ Trio. Betty the Tortoise, Janis the Seahorse and Stella the Starfish are three fun nail polishes that wash off in water, specially developed for little hands. Pretty glitter colors that will make Holiday party sparkle!

 

Our tips for a fabulous festive manicure

For a flawless manicure that lasts until New Years Day, you only need to follow a few simple instructions.

Before you do anything else, prep your nails

Proper nail prep is the secret to a perfect manicure that lasts. Before you start your manicure, follow the 6-step routine below:

1. File your nails into your desired shape
2. Soften your cuticles
3. Push back your cuticles
4. Smooth and buff the nail plate
5. Dust the nail and nail contour
6. Remove any oil

Now your nails are flawless and ready to receive their treatment polish or base coat.

 

Protect your nails with a Base Coat and Top Coat

Often overlooked, a base coat is a must for a successful manicure! Whether you opt for Green™ or Green Flash™, the Base Coat has a dual role: it protects the nail and helps the color to set. Once the polish or nail art is in place, finish off your manicure with a layer of Top Coat to make sure your polish lasts, adding shine or a matte effect, depending on your preference. For a Green Flash™ manicure, don't forget to cure your Base Coat and Top Coat under the LED lamp for the recommended drying time.

Good tools make for beautiful nail art

You don't have to be a great artist to create stunning nail art – you just need the right tools. Manucurist's dotting tools, liner brushes, nail art brushes and glitter brushes will be your best friends when it comes to decking out your nails in their festive finery.

 

Now it's up to you to find inspiration for your festive manicure from all these ideas and tips. Above all else, follow your heart, give free rein to your creativity and don't be afraid to shine ✨🎄