Lopez is living proof that festive doesn’t have to mean in-your-face glittery. Did anyone anticipate Jennifer Lopez to hold back on extravagant Christmassy digits given how frequently she switches between different dramatic nails? Celebrity winter nail trends have already set a high bar, but J.Lo is easily surpassing it with her candy-cane-themed French tips, which also happens to feature the mani trend of the year. For those who despise nail art, Jennifer Lopez’s Christmas French manicure is discreetly festive and undoubtedly gorgeous. After all, Jennifer Lopez is the queen of major holiday glamour.
Here’s How To Recreate Her Subtle Festive Candy Cane-Themed French Tips
Jennifer Lopez injected some personality into the basic French manicure. This well-known, devoted starlet showed off a festive manicure ahead of the holidays, which will be her first with Ben Affleck after the duo tied the knot early this year. The nail art design was inspired by candy cane patterns. Tom Bachik, her longtime nail technician, captioned his Instagram Reel with “Holiday Sweetness,” followed by “Starting off the season with some Sugar!”
So, here’s how you will be able to recreate the starlet’s nail art design this Christmas.
First, Prep Your Nails: Prep your nails by wiping them with a nail polish remover and cotton pad. You’re also allowed to use this time to apply extensions, file, and shape your extensions anyway you like. Lopez opted for almond-shaped nails.
Apply A Base Coat – Her nail technician used OPI GelColor Stay Strong as a base coat. To achieve this nail style, use any base coat of your preference.
Moving Onto French Tips – For this step, precision is key. Use a striping brush or buy nail templates to recreate the curvy pattern. Then, use white nail polish to create French tips on the ring and thumb finger.
Candy Cane Stripes FTW – Now, apply the same white nail polish on your middle finger in a stripe pattern. You can either choose a nail stencil that will mimic the candy cane stripes or use tape to draw both thin and thick lines. We leave it up to you.
Draw Snowflakes Or Use A Sticker – Moving onto the index and little finger, J.Lo’s nail technician drew intricate snowflakes to add a subtle festive touch. We suggest you use snowflake stickers for a neat and detailed nail look. If you’re an artist, you’re free to draw a flurry of snowflakes.
Finish The Look With A Top Coat – Your Jennifer Lopez nails aren’t complete without sealing everything together. Her nail artist recommends the OPI GelColor Stay Shiny Top Coat.
Now you’re all ready with a fresh new mani for your next holiday shindig.
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