
Purple Gel-Polish and Glitter Nails
Create a fun party nail design with gel-polish and loose glitter.

Create a fun party nail design with gel-polish and loose glitter.

Learn how to create three easy glitter nail art designs for the holidays.

Learn how to created festive sugared nails.
Rosa Vargas, Palm Springs, Fla. @nailsbyrosavargas

We asked six nail techs to show us how to create glitzy, eye-catching nail designs to impress at every holiday party.

Glitters range from chunky to medium to fine in a variety of colors, leaving clients feeling like they’re on top of the world.
Kelley Killop, Opalized Design Studio, Shelby Township, Mich.
Vlora Fuga, Antwerp, Belgium. @v_everythingnails_f

Here’s the lowdown on some of the most common types of glitter.
Tania Ahtila, Evansburg, Alberta, Canada

Natasha Lee demonstrates three ways to apply loose glitter to nail polish and gel-polish.
Tania Ahtila, Evansburg, Alberta, Canada

Sarah R creates a glitter fade with autumn colors.
Aly Barbosa, Aly's Nails, Arlington, N.J.

Sarah R creates nail art with 3-D "unicorn scales," glitter, and chrome.

Celina Ryden uses Light Elegance to create a glam twist on the French manicure with this glittery red and gold look.
Mia Tran, Mia's Beauty Nail Art & Spa, @miasbeauty_nailart