Ugly Christmas sweater nails

Everybody loves a good ugly sweater. They're eye-catching, gaudy and a much needed comedic relief to the stress that accompanies the holidays. Not every ugly holiday sweater is easy to pull off, though. Some are ill-fitting, while others can be hard to find accessories for and match in general. Fortunately, the joy of an ugly sweater doesn't even require a sweater at all, so you won't have to worry about being stuck in itchy wool all day.
Festive and fun meet at your fingertips with this ugly Christmas sweater nail look. There are a few steps to the process, but the end result will have everyone wishing for the present of a manicure like yours. Get into the holiday spirit and give this easy-to-do style a try!
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Materials
- Red gel polish
- White polish (gel not necessary)
- Peel-off cuticle guard
- Christmas-themed stencil stamping set
- Gel top coat
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Instructions
1. Apply 2-3 coats of red gel polish. Allow to fully dry.
2. Trace along the outside of the nail with the peel-off cuticle guard.
3. Choose a pattern from the stencil template and apply a thick layer of white polish over it. Run the scraper that comes with the kit over the top of the polish layer to remove excess and expose the pattern underneath.
4. Quickly press the stamper on top of the polished stencil to transfer the pattern.
5. Evenly stamp the pattern onto the nail. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each nail.
6. Carefully peel away the cuticle guard.
7. Apply a layer of gel top coat and revel in the beauty of your holiday nail job!
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