Well, the first snow has fallen and you know what that means: winter is here Pittsburgh, and it’s back with a vengeance. Though the winds are bitter, our hearts have been warmed with plentiful helpings of thanksgiving dinner, hot chocolate and good times. To be in tune with the sounds and sights of the “winter wonderland” we are soon to know and love, here are a few nails to help you get in the holiday spirit.
Dotted Christmas Trees: You can use different sized tools to make this creative Christmas tree design. I’d recommend a toothpick, the back of a pen and the head of a pin. For the star, you can use tape to make a star shape or free hand it!
Holiday Gradient: This is minimalist but super cute. Just layer on the glitter and enjoy the compliments.
Ornaments: This takes a little more effort and time. Once you’ve painted the base coat, dot on the ornament shapes, then use a teeny striper brush to draw the details like the string and the stripes.
Snowflakes: Use a tiny white striper brush to do this one. Be careful, but know that no snowflake looks alike, so if you mess up it’s fine! Use a little rhinestone if you have one to put in the center of a few snowflakes for some glam.
Champagne Flutes: This is possibly the most difficult nail art to do, but with patience you can draw in the champagne shape. Plus, since everything is in gold you can cover up any mistakes with a little extra gold nail polish here and there.
Let these nails inspire you! There’s so many more options with various difficulties and inspirations. Use Pinterest as a reference and make it your own. Don’t be afraid to use weird materials to get the results you want and don’t be afraid to mess up. Variety is the spice of life. Here’s my first attempt at a winter nail for this season: