Burgundy and Forest Green Christmas

Short oval burgundy and forest green nails with vertical stripes, delicate gold starbursts and glossy finish.

Description of Design:

A sophisticated holiday manicure featuring alternating deep burgundy and forest green nails decorated with sleek vertical stripes and delicate metallic starburst accents. The rich jewel-toned colours create a festive yet elegant look, while the fine gold detailing adds a subtle touch of holiday sparkle. Perfect for Christmas parties, winter celebrations, and modern holiday nail art.

Length of Nail:

Medium
Short

Shape of Nail:

Almond
Round

Polish Details:

Deep burgundy and forest green bases, contrasting vertical stripes, fine metallic gold starburst accents, glossy finish.

Recommended Polish Colours:

  • OPI – Malaga Wine (burgundy)

  • OPI – Stay Off the Lawn!! (deep green)

  • OPI – Samoan Sand (neutral stripe accents)

  • Essie – Good as Gold (metallic detailing)

Difficulty Level:

Hard

Estimated Time to Achieve the Look:

75–90 minutes

Step By Step Breakdown:

  1. Shape nails into a softly rounded oval and apply a base coat.

  2. Paint one hand burgundy and the other forest green, using two thin coats.

  3. Add fine contrasting vertical stripes to each nail.

  4. Use a thin detailing brush to paint small metallic gold starbursts.

  5. Create a central dot and extend several fine lines outward for each star.

  6. Vary the starburst placement slightly to create a balanced design.

  7. Seal with a glossy top coat.