Lunar Year Nail Art

It's the year of the rabbit!

A great way to celebrate the Lunar New Year is with a manicure featuring festive nail designs. You could opt for red nails, red nail designs, gold nail colors, sparkly silver tips or bold glitters - all are a huge part of this holiday season. You could also opt for a New Year's theme and get nail designs featuring the year of rabbit or simply apply glitter. If you want to keep it simple, a classic red or gold nail polish is a great way to get into the spirit of the Lunar New Year.

Gold Moon (Absolute Black + Baroque)

Gold Moon

Celebrating Lunar New Year, JINsoon created this cool gold moon nail art with JINsoon Baroque on Absolute Black

Products: Power Coat, Baroque, Absolute Black and Top Gloss

How to:

  1. Apply JINsoon Power Coat base coat
  2. Apply two coats of JINsoon Absolute Black
  3. Draw a thin moon shape on the pinky nail using JINsoon Baroque doing a half curved line with a thin nail striping brush
  4. Draw a slightly larger moon on your ring finger, then draw a half moon on the middle finger
  5. Draw a full moon on the index finger
  6. Finish with JINsoon Top Gloss top coat

Tip: the evolving moon shapes don’t have to be perfect, so don’t try to be a perfectionist.

Red Nails / Red Nail Designs

Hot Lunar Red (Vanity)

Hot Lunar Red Vanity

Red is the color for Lunar New Year! Red is eye-catching and adds a touch of drama to any outfit. The red shade is perfect for making a bold statement, while the glossy finish adds a touch of glamour. This look is great for a night out or for making a statement.

Deep Red (Audacity)

Deep Red

Deep red is a vibrant and passionate color that is often associated with ambition, power, and intensity. It carries a strong emotional energy and is often seen as a color of love, desire, and strength

Gold Decor (Audacity + Gold Studs)

Gold Decor

The combination of deep red and gold studs can create a very glamorous and striking look. The gold studs will stand out against the deep red color, adding a luxurious feel to your nails.

Products: Audacity and Gold Studs

How to:

  1. Prep your nails by cleaning and shaping as desired
  2. Apply a thin coat of JINsoon Power Coat Base coat
  3. Apply two coats of JINsoon Audacity
  4. Apply a top coat and place studs with a tweezer or Jewelry picker around the cuticle line and press down on the studs
  5. Apply JINsoon Top Gloss top coat

Tips: If you want the studs to last long, apply a thin layer of glue instead of a top coat

Sleek Triple V (Coquette + Audacity + Risque)

Sleek Triple V

Begin by choosing three Classic Reds: a true red, a deep wine, and a black red. The transition between colors for your ombre manicure will be noticeable yet within the same family of colors.

How to:

  1. Prepare two pastel tone nail colors to display some contrast
  2. Apply Power Coat base coat
  3. Apply Coquette
  4. Paint the V with Audacity, the darker shade, by painting from the left diagonally, then the right diagonally, overlapping approximately 1/4, 1/3, or 1/2 above the nail tip, depending on what kind of V you want.
  5. Paint the V with Risque, the darker shade below Audacity, by painting from the left diagonally, then the right diagonally, overlapping approximately 1/4, 1/3, or 1/2 above the nail tip, depending on what kind of V you want.
  6. Finish with Top Gloss top coat

Pro Tip: An ombre manicure usually consists of two or more colors painted on each nail with colors that segue from light to dark. While ombres are typically thought of as fun and youthful, they can be sleek, refined, and elegant—it’s all about the colors you choose!

Reverse French (PopOrange + Absolute White)

Reverse French A Reverse French Manicure with orange and white is a modern twist on the classic French Manicure. It features a thin white line right below the cuticle line instead of the traditional white on the tip of nails. This look is perfect for adding a fun and vibrant pop of color to your nails.

How to:

  1. Apply JINsoon Power Coat
  2. Apply two coats of JINsoon Absolute White
  3. Apply Pop Orange as an upside down French a little below the cuticle line and fill in the rest using the nail polish brush
  4. Apply JINsoon Top Gloss

Silver Stylus (Birdie + Tweety + Audacity + Heirloom + Pop Orange + Nifty)

Silver Stylus

Silver dots on multi-colored nails can be created by using metallic paint or by applying small silver studs. If you are using paint, you can use a dotting tool or a thin brush to create the dots. If you are using studs, you can use a dotting tool or tweezers to place them onto the nail. It's super easy and fun to create dots.

How to:

  1. Prep your nails by cleaning and shaping as desired
  2. Apply a thin coat of JINsoon Power Coat Base coat
  3. Apply two coats of JINsoon Birdie, Tweety, Audacity, Heirloom and Pop Orange on each nail
  4. Pour a bit of Nifty nail polish on a piece of foil, dip a medium size of a dotting tool in the liquid and put dots all around the nails.
  5. Apply JINsoon Top Gloss top coat

Paint Brush

Abstract nail art is a great way to express your creativity and make your nails stand out. Paint brush abstract nail art is a popular nail design that uses a combination of different brush strokes and colors to create an eye-catching and unique look. For the Lunar New Year, try a bold metallic combination with gold glitter on the accent nail.

Dynamic Trio (Heirloom + Baroque + Gala)

Dynamic Trio

A rich turquoise blue that boasts a double chrome finish with a gold combination creates a stunning and dynamic nail design.

Products: Power Coat, Heirloom, Baroque, Gala and Top Gloss

How to:

  1. Apply JINsoon Power Coat Base coat
  2. Apply two coats of JINsoon Heirloom, except on the ring finger
  3. Apply two coats of JINsoon Baroque on the ring finger Draw brush strokes with the nail polish brush using JINsoon Baroque, doing short and long brush strokes to create a paintbrush effect
  4. Apply JINsoon Gala on top of Baroque on the ring finger
  5. Finish with JINsoon Top Gloss top coat

Tip: Scrape off all liquid from the brush for creating paint-like brush strokes

Gold Brush Stroke (Heirloom + Baroque)

Gold Brush Stroke

To create a unique visual effect on your nails, try gold brush strokes to emphasize a shimmering metallic effect which will add a hint of luxe and glamour to your nails.

How to:

  1. Apply JINsoon Power Coat Base coat
  2. Apply two coats of JINsoon Heirloom
  3. Draw brush strokes with the nail polish brush using JINsoon Baroque, doing short and long brush strokes to create a paintbrush effect
  4. Finish with JINsoon Top Gloss top coat

Tip: Scrape off all liquid from the brush for creating paint-like brush strokes

Sparkling Glitters

Sparkling glitters can add a touch of sparkle and glamour to any nail design. Enhance the nail look with a variety of glitters that can also be mixed with other nail colors to create unique, eye-catching nail art.

Full On Glitters (Vanity + Shake It / Glitters Absolute Black + Shake It / Doux + Shake It)

Full On Glitters

Glitter nails are a great way to add a bit of glamour and pizzazz to any manicure. There are many different ways to incorporate glitter into your nail design, but the most popular is a full nail glitter look. Glitters on full nails show as super festive, bold, fun and glam!

Products: Power Coat, Vanity, Shaky It and Top Gloss top coat

How to:

  1. Apply JINsoon Power Coat Base coat
  2. Apply two coats of JINsoon Vanity, Absolute Black or Doux
  3. Apply a coat of Shaky It, then lightly dab the nails to fill in more glitter
  4. Finish with JINsoon Top Gloss

Glitter Highlight (Dolly Pink + Pop Orange + Love + Charme + Shake It)

Bright color nail polishes with glitter nail art

Adding a chunk of glitter to your nails is like giving your nails their own spot light. Glitters in the middle of bright colors can make a look sparkle and shine. It can add a sense of playful youth and make it a lively ensemble.

Products: Power Coat, Dolly Pink, Pop Orange, Love, Charme, Shaky It and Top Gloss top coat

How to:

  1. Apply JINsoon Power Coat Base coat
  2. Apply two coats of JINsoon Dolly Pink, Pop Orange, Love, Charme form the pinky nail on each nail
  3. Dab a big chunk of Shaky It in the middle of the nail, then fill in more glitter if needed
  4. Finish with JINsoon Top Gloss

Absolute Glitz

Absolute Glitz

Glitter nails are a great way to add sparkle and shine to your look. White glitter nails can add a classic and subtle look that can be dressed up or down.

Products: Power Coat Base coat, Absolute Glitz, and Top Gloss top coat

How to:

  1. Apply JINsoon Power Coat Base coat
  2. Apply a layer of JINsoon Absolute Glitz
  3. Dab on more to fill in the nail with a full amount of glitter
  4. Finish with JINsoon Top Gloss

Gala Glitter (Gala)

Gala Glitter

If you're looking for a fun and festive way to add some sparkle to your nails, gold glitter nails are the perfect choice, especially for the Lunar New Year.

Products: Power Coat Base coat, Gala, and Top Gloss top coat

How to:

  1. Apply JINsoon Power Coat Base coat
  2. Apply a layer of JINsoon Gala
  3. Dab on more to fill in the nail with a full amount of glitter
  4. Finish with JINsoon Top Gloss

Gala Sprinkle (Tulle + Gala)

Gala Sprinkle Nail Polish holding pair of heels

Products: Power Coat, Tulle, Gala and Top Gloss top coat

How to:

  1. Apply JINsoon Power Coat Base coat
  2. Apply two coats of JINsoon Tulle
  3. Dab JINsoon Gala from the nail tip and spread lightly like you would for an ombre to 1/3 of the nails
  4. Finish with JINsoon Top Gloss

Confettis

JINsoon confetti nail polish is a fun and festive way to dress up your nails! Get ready to the Lunar New Year party with JINsoon Confettis - Fab, Dotty and Daisy!

Neo Pop Confetti (Absolute Black + Fab)

Neo Pop Confetti

If you want to create a stunning and festive look for black nails, consider adding a colorful pop confetti. You can easily achieve this look with JINsoon Fab.

Products: Power Coat, Absolute Black, Fab and Top Gloss top coat

How to:

  1. Apply JINsoon Power Coat Base coat
  2. Apply two coats of JINsoon Absolute Black
  3. Apply a layer of JINsoon Fab
  4. Then dab more to fill the nail full amount of glitters or leave it as it is
  5. Finish with JINsoon Top Gloss

Subtle Confetti (Base Coat + Fab)

Subtle Confetti

Confetti looks good on a clean nail base without any colors as well. If you don't want high contrast yet subtle festive nail design, this look is for you.

Products: Power Coat, Fab and Top Gloss top coat

How to:

  1. Apply JINsoon Power Coat Base coat
  2. Apply a layer of JINsoon Fab
  3. Dab more to fill in a full amount of glitter or leave it as it is
  4. Finish with JINsoon Top Gloss

Pink Moon (Hella + Gala)

Pink Moon

This is nothing like the "little moon" classic manicure - it is so festive, so fun, so cute! Try this forever-trending nail design using a combo of JINsoon Hella and Gala for a special celebration.

Products: Power Coat, Hella, Gala and Top Gloss top coat

How to:

  1. Apply JINsoon Power Coat Base coat
  2. Mark dots on both sides where the line starts and finishes, and one more dot in the middle a bit below the two dots, then connect them in a rounded fashion and fill in the rest with JINsoon Hella using the nail polish brush or nail art brush. Another way is to use tape to define the radius.
  3. Fill the empty moon area with Gala by dabbing
  4. Apply JINsoon Top Gloss

White Pearl Radius (Akoya + Spiffy)

Metallic lines nail art on clear nail polish

A subtle sophisticated nail design that is super elegant and beautiful. This chic look is perfect for adding a bit of spike on your nails.

Products: Power Coat, Akoya, Spiffy, and Top Gloss top coat

How to:

  1. Apply JINsoon Power Coat Base coat
  2. Apply one or two coats of JINsoon Akoya
  3. Draw circles on the nail with JINsoon Spiffy
  4. Finish with JINsoon Top Gloss

Silver / Gold nails

Silver and gold are the most essential metallic colors in nail polish. Silver is often used to add a modern, edgy look while gold is often used to add a luxe, glamorous look.

Round Up

Small and big gold dot nail art

Negative space nail art is easy and cool! Use the blunt end of the bottle brush to make a dot and then swipe the brush across the nail tip to make half circles.

Products: Power Coat, Nifty and Top Gloss top coat

How to:

  1. Apply JINsoon Power Coat Base coat
  2. Using a nail polish brush, draw a half moon-like shape, but almost round, on the tip of nails with Nifty
  3. Using a big dotting tool for a nail polish brush, create dots on each nail below the cuticle line
  4. Finish the look by applying JINsoon Top Gloss

Pure God (Baroque)

Gold nail polish holding gold glitter stars

Gold nails are a popular trend in the nail art world. Gold nails are ideal for the New Year and can be used to create glamorous and eye-catching designs.

Silver Speckles (Melange)

Silver nail polish hand holding a JINsoon Nail polish

This silver with dark gray speckle nails is a classic look. It is an elegant and sophisticated look that is perfect for a night out or for a special occasion. To achieve this look, start with a silver base coat and then apply a thin layer of black speckles over the top. Finish with a clear top coat to seal in the design and make it last longer.

Silver Dream (Nifty)

Silver nail polish hands

A glamorous metallic shade provides a stand-out chic nail look that embodies the spirit of women. The perfect silver metallic for the free-spirited, independent woman who lives within us all: A risqué mod-style silver and a modern take on vintage silver polish that belies tradition with its depth and chic-ness.

Products: Power Coat, Nifty, and Top Gloss top coat

How to:

Rose Gold (Spiffy)

Model showing rose gold Nails

A lustrous rose gold has become a popular color in fashion lately as it adds a touch of defiant, femininity and a glamorous look. Wear this color as jewelry on your nails.

Products: Power Coat, Spiffy, and Top Gloss top coat

How to:

  1. Apply JINsoon Power Coat Base coat
  2. Apply two coats of JINsoon Spiffy
  3. Finish with JINsoon Top Gloss

Double French

This is a hybrid version of the French manicure that is a sleek, elegant and stylish nail design. The minimal double lines at the top and bottom of the nails is a no-frills yet sophisticated and tailored design. Try this nail look with a variety of color combos for your desired style.

Sleek Lines (Dew + Vanity + Baroque)

Red and gold Outline nail art

Products: Power Coat, Vanity, Dew, Baroque and Top Gloss top coat

How to:

  1. Shape nails and remove any residue from the nail bed.
  2. Apply JINsoon Power Coat Base coat to all nails.
  3. Apply Dew
  4. Using a striping brush, draw a slightly curved upside down French line with Vanity
  5. Using a striping brush or the actual nail polish brush and JINsoon Baroque, draw the line or paint a slightly curved line at the end of nail tips and fill in the rest.
  6. Finish the look by applying JINsoon Top Gloss

Double Silhouette (Akoya + Absolute Black + Baroque)

Black and gold Outline nail art

Products: Power Coat, Akoya, Absolute Black, Baroque and Top Gloss top coat

How to:

  1. Shape nails and remove any residue from the nail bed.
  2. Apply JINsoon Power Coat Base coat to all nails.
  3. Apply Akoya using a striping brush, draw a slightly curved upside down French line with Absolute Black
  4. Using a striping brush or the actual nail polish brush and JINsoon Baroque, draw the line or paint a slightly curved line at the end of the nail tips and fill in the rest.
  5. Finish the look by applying JINsoon Top Gloss

Ribbon French (Tila + Baroque)

Blue and gold Ribbon French Nail Art

JINsoon Baroque Ribbon French on Tila with swipes of polish at the tips meeting in the middle of the edge to create a bowtie for your nail tips. Enjoy a gentlemanly fancy design with a feminine twist!

  1. Shape nails and remove any residue from the nail bed.
  2. Apply JINsoon Power Coat Base coat to all nails.
  3. Apply Tila
  4. Using a striping brush, starting at the center of the nail, paint a thin ribbon-like shape around the edges - draw a slightly shallow V shape in 1/3 of the nails from the tips and fill in the rest with Baroque. Make sure to keep the ribbon thin and even.
  5. Finish the look by applying JINsoon Top Gloss

Zodiac Nail Appliqués (Absolute White + Costellation Nail Art Appliqués)

Zodiac Nail Art

Get ready for the New Year by accessorizing your nails with your sign of zodiac nail stickers! It makes for a great nail design and is a good way to celebrate the New Year. Best of all, it's super easy to create nail art - just stick it on!

Products: Power Coat, Absolute White, Constellation Nail Art Applique and Top Gloss top coat

How to:

  1. Apply JINsoon Power Coat Base coat
  2. Apply two coats of JINsoon Absolute White
  3. Apply your Constellation Nail Art Applique on all fingernails (or on accent nails) using tweezers
  4. Finish with JINsoon Top Gloss

Crinkle Up (Georgette + Bijou)

White Crinkly effect with little gold squares

A textural cream that mimics the crinkly surface of crêpe fabric is a perennial favorite of the fashion world. Bijou (gold / white square topping) is a gold and white mix that exudes elegance as a crisp auxiliary to your nail color and even looks great on its own.

Products: Power Coat, Georgette and Bijou

How to:

  1. Apply JINsoon Power Coat Base coat
  2. Apply two coats of Georgette
  3. Dab JINsoon Bijou to 1/3 of the nails on the sides vertically
  4. No top coat needed to better display the crêpe fabric texture

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