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An eye-catching red, green and gold water marble mani looks great with any holiday get-up! To create this intricate and eye-catching design, start off with a cup of room temperature water and one bottle of polish in each red, green and gold, as well as tape and several toothpicks. Place tape around the edge of the first nail, covering the cuticles. Add two drops of red to the water and allow it to spread, then a drop of green polish in the middle of the red polish, and add one drop of gold in the middle of the green. Then, take a toothpick and drag the edges of the polish to the center of the circle. Have your client press their nail into the design, and use a toothpick to scrape excess polish away from the edges of the nail, and take the nail out of the water. Then remove the tape and let dry. Use a toothpick to clear the polish from the top of the water, and repeat the process with the rest of the nails. The end result is a jolly water marble mani that is sure to be the talk of every seasonal soirée your client attends!
*Nail design by Diane M. Graham Katie Saxton is the founder of Custom Nail Solutions. She is a renowned blogger and a regular contributor to television, radio, print and online media on the topics of nail beauty, nail care and nail trends. Custom Nail Solutions is a revolutionary artificial nail product offering custom nails that fit each individual’s unique nail beds. They are reusable, chemical-free and guaranteed to last a lifetime. Find out more at CustomNailSolutions.com.
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Joyous water marble mani
Yummy candy canes are a staple treat during the holidays. The candy’s stripe design is also perfect for nails! Paint your nails red and let dry; then, using a white nail polish pen, paint parallel diagonal lines in different widths across each nail. Use a silver nail polish pen to add thin, shimmering silver lines between the white stripes. Try out any of the nail designs discussed above for your clients this holiday season. All of them will add a touch of festive fun to their holiday outfits! n