Photo-real Salon Holiday Nails

Photo-Real Holiday Nails: Salon-Perfect Festive Design

Capture the magic of the season with these stunning photo-real Holiday nails. This design delivers a professional salon-quality finish, bringing festive cheer right to your fingertips.

Supplies You'll Need

• Gel polish in red, green, gold, white, and silver
• Fine detail brushes
• Photo-real holiday decals or stamps
• Top coat (glossy)
• Base coat
• LED/UV lamp

How To Recreate It

1. Apply a base coat and cure under an LED/UV lamp.
2. Apply 2-3 coats of base colors (red/green) as needed, curing between each coat.
3. Carefully apply photo-real holiday decals or use fine brushes to paint intricate holiday scenes.
4. Add highlights and shadows with gold and silver polish for depth.
5. Seal the design with a glossy top coat and cure completely.
6. Cleanse the nail surface to remove any sticky residue.

Try These Variations

• →Snow Globe Nails: Create a 3D snow globe effect on one nail with glitter and a clear dome.
• →Gingerbread House Nails: Design miniature gingerbread houses on each nail using brown, white, and colorful accents.
• →Santa's Sleigh Scene: Hand-paint or decal a scene of Santa's sleigh flying across a wintery night sky.

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Daily Maintenance

• 💅Apply cuticle oil daily to keep nails hydrated.
• 💅Avoid harsh chemicals and prolonged water exposure.
• 💅Wear gloves when doing housework or gardening.

Common Issues & Fixes

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  Decals are not adhering properly.

  Ensure the nail surface is smooth and clean. Use a thin layer of top coat or nail glue to secure the decals.
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  Paint is bleeding or smudging.

  Use high-quality gel polishes and allow each layer to fully cure under the lamp.
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  Design looks too flat.

  Add depth by using different shades of the same color and incorporating highlights and shadows.
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  Bubbles appearing in the top coat.

  Apply thin, even layers of top coat and avoid shaking the bottle vigorously before use.

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