holiday gel nails

elevate your holiday look with party-proof metallic holiday nails, featuring gel by essie and our new metallic glaze top coats.

how to get a metallic holiday nail look

 

achieving a stunning metallic manicure for the holidays is simpler than you think, even for beginners. this festive look comes to life with just two easy steps: first, apply your favorite gel by essie nail polish, and then follow with a dazzling metallic top coat. together, this powerful duo delivers up to 15 days of gel-like wear, with re-application of top coat on day 7, ensuring your nails stay flawless through all your celebrations.

 


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    choose your gel by essie shade

    explore our diverse range of gel nail colors for the holidays, perfect for creating stunning gel holiday nail designs. from festive reds and greens, discover your ideal shade for every holiday event, whether subtle or show-stopping
    A close-up of a person using a brush to apply vibrant red nail polish to their fingernails

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    choose your metallic glaze top coat

    after applying your favorite gel by essie color, it's time to elevate your look with our metallic glaze top coats to create a stunning chrome or metallic effect – all without a UV lamp. choose 'glazed chrome' for a lustrous metallic, 'crushed gold' for a luminous dayglow effect, or 'blushed metal' for an electric, brilliant finish, ensuring your holiday manicure shines through every celebration.
    Hand with green nails holds an Essie nail polish bottle. The polished nails match the bottle color, set against a plain white background.

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discover a complete manicure routine

 

to truly perfect your metallic gel holiday look and ensure your nails stay strong and healthy throughout the cold, dry season, a comprehensive routine is key. follow our step-by-step guide for the ultimate essie manicure, designed not only to deliver a long-lasting color but also to nourish and protect your nails from winter's harsh elements, ensuring they look their best for every festive occasion.


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    clean and prep nails

    for a flawless manicure, start with proper prep. apply ready, prep. go. advanced cuticle remover to gently breaks down cuticles, clean the nail, and smooth the skin. Its easy to use precision tip helps extend your color wear by up to 2 days. simply apply, wait 15 seconds, and push back cuticles for a perfect canvas.
    A hand grasping a bottle, indicating a task of nail care or maintenance
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    apply gel by essie nail polish

    apply two coats of your chosen gel by essie color. our exclusive flex.e gel technology bonds and moves with your nails to resist chipping - no base coat is needed.
    A close-up of a person using a brush to apply vibrant red nail polish to their fingernails
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    apply metallic glaze top coat

    now for the star of your metallic holiday look! apply one coat of your chosen metallic glaze top coat over your gel color. our metallic pearl technology with multi-faceted pearls will instantly transform your manicure, creating an instant chrome or metallic effect with a captivating 360-degree light refraction.
    A close-up of a person using a brush to paint their nails with metallic polish
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    apply cuticle oil

    to complete your holiday manicure and keep your nails and cuticles perfectly pampered, don't skip the cuticle oil. our on a roll apricot nail & cuticle oil is a mess-free, massaging roll-on solution that provides easy, on-the-go hydration. simply roll it onto your cuticles for immediate conditioning.
    A person applying cuticle oil to hands with painted red nails
A close-up of a woman's hand with green nails adorned with a sparkles

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create the ultimate holiday metallic nails with these perfect duos. get ready to shine with coordinated shades designed to deliver a flawless, party-proof finish. discover now at amazon.

frequently asked questions

  • gel by essie is a unique 2-step gel-like system designed for an at-home manicure experience, delivering up to 15 days of wear and brilliant shine without the need for a UV lamp. Iis exclusive flex.e gel technology resists chipping, and a patented swirl stem brush ensures smooth application. plus, essie and gel by essie are formulated without the ingredient TPO.* the use of TPO in classic nail polishes has never been permitted, therefore absent from the brand's formulas since inception. 
  • definitely! metallic nails are the quintessential holiday accessory, instantly adding a festive, eye-catching sparkle that perfectly captures the season's celebratory mood. with our metallic glaze top coats, it's effortless to achieve that dazzling, reflective finish, making your manicure shine as brightly as the holidays themselves.

    choose 'glazed chrome' for a lustrous metallic, 'crushed gold' for a luminous dayglow effect, or 'blushed metal' for an electric, brilliant finish
  • yes, gel nails are an excellent choice for the holidays precisely because of their impressive longevity! traditional salon gel manicures can typically last two to three weeks. with gel by essie, you can achieve up to 15 days of gel-like wear with reapplication of our top coat on day 7, easily seeing you through many of the season's celebrations without a trip to the salon. this means you can enjoy a chip-resistant, high-shine manicure throughout most of the holiday period, making it a perfect, low-maintenance option for your festive plans.

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