Christmas Red + Champagne Gold + Crystal Clear

 

Products used:

- Glowdip starter set

- Colour: Christmas Red

- Colour: Champagne Gold

- Colour: Crystal Clear

Step-by-step instructions for applying "Christmas Red + Champagne Gold + Crystal Clear" Dipping Powder

 

Materials:

• Christmas Red Dipping Powder
• Champagne Gold Dipping Powder
  
• Crystal Clear Dipping Powder
• Base coat
• Activator
• Top coat
• Nail file and buffer
• Dusting brush or soft brush

Preparation

File your nails into the desired shape and gently push back your cuticles.

For optimal adhesion, lightly roughen/match the natural nails with a buffer block or the fine side of a file before application.

Be sure to remove invisible cuticle and skin debris as well, to avoid lifting.

Do not apply oils or creams before use.

Step 1: Base coat

Apply a thin layer of Base Coat. The first coat should be quick and does not need to be too precise. Be careful not to paint the cuticles, as this can cause air bubbles under the nails and affect adhesion.

Once your base coat is ready, dip each nail (except the middle finger) into your chosen shade — either “Champagne Gold” for a soft metallic glow or “Christmas Red” for a festive pop of color. Tap off the excess powder, allow it to set, then repeat a second dip for full opacity and even coverage. Brush off any loose powder and seal with activator.

For the middle finger, begin by applying a fresh layer of base coat to the entire nail. Using a straight edge (a small piece of tape or the corner of a silicone tool works great), visually mark the nail into two sections forming a clean cross-block design — the upper half will be “Christmas Red,” and the lower half will be “Champagne Gold.” Apply base coat to only the top half first, dip into “Christmas Red,” then tap off the excess and clean any stray powder with a soft brush. Once that side is set, apply base coat to the remaining lower half and dip into “Champagne Gold,” repeating the same tapping and brushing routine to keep the line crisp and neat.

When both halves are even and dry, apply a thin coat of base over the entire middle nail and pour “Crystal Clear” gently from above to encapsulate the design without disturbing the sharp two-tone block. Tap to remove excess and lightly dust off the remaining sparkles once dry.

Be sure to cover the edges well, but do not touch the skin around the nail.

Step 2: Base Coat & Color Powder

Repeat step 1 for optimal coverage, adhesion and beautiful and stunning color intensity.

Step 3: Activator Coat

Apply enough Activator Coat over the entire nail surface, edges and also at the tip. The Activator is the most important step in the application process because it seals and binds the layers to the nail, preventing air bubbles from forming and ensuring long-lasting adhesion. Allow the Activator Coat to dry for at least two minutes.

Step 4: Filing & Polishing

Now you can use the fine side of the file or a buffer to buff away all bumps and imperfections and bring the nails to the desired shape and thickness. It is important to file carefully so that you do not damage the surface and nails.

Step 5: Activator Coat

Repeat step 3. Again, apply enough Activator Coat to the entire nail and its perimeter to seal the layers optimally. Then allow the Activator Coat to dry for at least two minutes. To make sure the Activator Coat is dry, you can clean the surface of the nail with a paper towel after 2 minutes. This is to prevent the Top Coat from curing due to contamination.

Allow 2-3 minutes of waiting time between Top Coat and Activator Coat.

Step 6: Top Coat

Apply a thin layer of Top Coat evenly with 2-3 quick strokes and allow it to dry for at least two minutes.

Step 7: Top Coat

Repeat step 6. Apply a second, thin coat of Top Coat to the nails. Then let this dry for 2-3 minutes.

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And voila! With these simple steps, you will create beautiful, long-lasting nails with the 'Christmas Red + Champagne Gold + Crystal Clear' dipping powder. Have fun with your beautiful nails!