Holiday Nails You Won't Hate
It’s Holiday season ya’ll! While this year manages to somehow feel like the longest and shortest year ever (it reminds me of that line at the beginning of Annie Hall: “the food at this place is really terrible… and such small portions.”)While the big get-togethers aren’t (read: shouldn’t be) happening, we still want to look cute hanging with our quarantine pod or in the family photos. Here are some tips to get the most out of your holiday nail looks!
Schedule Your Appointments in Advance:
Not to be dramatic, but if you’re reading this it’s already too late, so consider this advice for next year. The holidays are our peak season and everybody wants those choice appointments that have you in right before the holidays. Book in advance, and keep your appointments.
A glitter ombré is a holiday classic and a great way to add some subtle sparkle. The base color pictured here is Hope by Luminary Nail Systems, manicure by me (Rachel Messick)
Stay Mindful:
Cooking feasts and wrapping presents can definitely put your nails in less than ideal nail care situations, but public nail enemy number one is picking stickers and price tags off of things. Do your nails a favor, just use a sharpie to mark out the price or make somebody else pick the stickers off. Your nails will thank you.
Snowflakes are a great way to give a nod to the season that will take you through all the winter holidays. Especially love these nordic inspired cuties. The base color is Peace by Luminary Nail Systems. Manicure by me (Rachel Messick).
Subtle Seasonal Nods
Some clients LOVE super seasonal nail art (candy canes, christmas trees, etc…) but most of my clients feel a little pang of anxiety at the though of sporting super seasonal nail art for weeks after the holidays. There’s no wrong answer here as long as you love your nails, but if you opt for choices like gold/silver glitter or a classic red- you really can’t go wrong.
A classic french with a seaonal twist- you can truly never go wrong with a classic metallic moment. Base is Balance by Luminary Nail Systems. Manicure by me (Rachel Messick)
Negative space is your friend:
This one goes hand-in-hand with scheduling. If your mani usually lasts for three weeks and you find yourself in need of cute nails on week 2.5, utilize designs that have a sheer/semi-sheer nude at the base (near your cuticle) so when your nails grow out, it’s less noticeable.