Quick Answer

The Ballpit Bakeshop Collection's 12 festive shades are perfect for candy-themed nail art. Follow these steps to create playful designs like candy cane stripes, sprinkle tips, and cookie accents.

Why These Shades Work for Festive Nail Art

The collection includes 12 UV/LED soak-off gel polishes with names like Gumdrop Dreams, Peppermint Swirl, and Gingerbread. These colors are designed to mimic classic sweets, making them ideal for holiday or party nail looks without needing extra mixing or layering.

Because these are soak-off gels, you can change designs frequently without damaging your nails. The 15ml bottles also give you enough product for multiple manicures, which is helpful when practicing new techniques.

Common Challenges with Candy Nail Art

Candy-inspired nail art often involves thin stripes or dots, which can be tricky with thick gel polishes. The Ballpit Bakeshop shades have a medium consistency, so you may need to thin them with a drop of gel thinner for fine lines.

Another challenge is keeping the design from smudging when adding top coat. Always cure each layer fully and use a no-wipe top coat to preserve your artwork.

Step-by-Step Ballpit Bakeshop Nail Art Tutorial

  1. Prep and Base Coat: Start with clean, dry nails. Apply a thin layer of base coat and cure under UV/LED lamp. This prevents staining from darker shades like Sprinkleberry or Secret Ingredient. Skipping base coat can cause yellowing on lighter shades like Funfetti Frosting.
  2. Apply First Color Layer: Choose a base shade like Gumdrop Dreams or Blueberry Icing. Apply one thin coat and cure. Repeat for full opacity. Two thin coats are better than one thick coat to avoid pooling at cuticles. Thick coats may wrinkle during curing; keep each layer thin.
  3. Create Candy Cane Stripes: Use a thin striping brush with Peppermint Swirl to paint diagonal stripes over the cured base. Cure after each stripe to keep lines crisp. For a cleaner look, wipe the brush between stripes. If stripes bleed, your base layer wasn't fully cured or the brush is overloaded.
  4. Add Sprinkle Accents: With a dotting tool, place small dots of Jolly Jelly and Sweet Treat randomly over the nail. Cure. These act as faux sprinkles without actual glitter that can feel gritty. Dots that are too large will merge; use a fine dotting tool for realistic sprinkle size.
  5. Cookie Crumble Effect: Apply a thin layer of Gingerbread over the center of the nail. Before curing, use a dry brush to stipple the edges for a crumbly texture. Cure fully. Work quickly—gel starts to self-level, which can erase the texture.
  6. Seal with Top Coat: Apply a no-wipe top coat in one smooth stroke to avoid disturbing the design. Cure. Wipe with alcohol if your top coat leaves a sticky residue. A thick top coat can soften fine details; use a thin layer for best results.

  • Ballpit Bakeshop Collection: 15ml UV/LED soak-off nail art gels in 12 festive shades including Gumdrop Dreams, Peppermint Swirl, and Gingerbread. The pre-matched candy colors save you time mixing and give you a cohesive palette for multi-step nail art designs.

    Ballpit Bakeshop Collection

    Ballpit Bakeshop Collection