Winter Nail Colors Cheat Sheet: Shade, Finish and Where to Start

Winter Nail Colors Cheat Sheet: Shade, Finish and Where to Start
Pocket guide

Winter nail colors, at a glance.

Six winter color families, the finish that suits each, and the Cre8tion product to start with.

Pick a finish

  1. 1
    GlossyA no wipe top coat makes cool colors look deep and clean.
  2. 2
    MatteSuper Matte Top Coat gives a soft, velvety winter look. Smooth the color first.
  3. 3
    Cat eyePull a magnet across a wet coat for a line of light over a dark base.
  4. 4
    ChromeBuff 05 Silver chrome over a cured top coat for a frosty mirror.
  5. 5
    GlitterPress glitter onto a tacky layer on one or two nails, then seal.

Quick rules

Do

  • Use thin, even coats
  • Cure each coat fully
  • Match the finish to the color
  • Add one accent, not five

Don't

  • Do not apply thick coats
  • Do not matte over rough color
  • Do not skip the base coat
  • Do not touch gel to skin

Quick answers

What are the best winter nail colors?

Icy gray, snow white, deep berry, evergreen and silver are winter staples. Add a cat eye line or a little glitter for shimmer.

What is the difference between Winter Delight and Winter Wishes?

Both are 36-shade Chance by Cre8tion matching sets in cool-weather tones. Winter Delight and Winter Wishes each match gel, dip powder and lacquer, so you can use the same color on hands and toes.

Keep reading

WHERE TO BUY

Find a distributor near you: https://www.cre8tionproducts.com/distributors

Full Cre8tion catalog: https://www.cre8tionproducts.com/collections/cat-eye

Wholesale inquiries: info@cre8tionproducts.com

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