5 steps to create a Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer nail
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Seasonal & Occasions, Step by Step
This Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer nail design comes courtesy of Halo VIP, Tina Hallows, who shares a step-by-step below.
Step 1
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Choose and apply your background gel polish colour. Cure.
Step 2
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Apply a mid brown gel polish shade in an oval shape at the bottom of the nail, and use a mini brush to create ears at the top of the shape. Cure and repeat this step if needed for better coverage.
Step 3
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Apply a lighter gel polish colour at the bottom of the brown shape to create the nose/mouth section. Cure.
Step 4
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Using a detail brush, paint antlers using a dark brown or black gel polish hue. Cure.
Step 5
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Use a dotting tool and mini brush to paint the white eyes with black pupils, glittery red nose and black smile. Cure between each different colour application. Apply a top coat and cure to finish.
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