Nail Art Tutorial: Candy French Manicure

Glitter Tips 10 Final

Kimmie Kyees, manicurist to stars such as Katy Perry, showed us an easy way to get a glittery French that looks just like a candy necklace! Follow along as she shows exactly how to get the design.

Glitter Tips 4 FinalStep 1: Paint nails with a light blue polish. Then pour a glitter polish onto a tray and use the tip of a Q-tips® Precision Tips™ cotton swab to pick up big and small pieces of glitter, letting the liquid absorb through.

Glitter Tips 2 FinalStep 2: Use the glitter-filled Q-tips® Precision Tips™ cotton swab to place the glitter pieces on the tip of the nail.

Glitter Tips 8 FinalStep 3: Arrange the glitter pieces as desired by using an orangewood stick for more precise application.

Step 4: Apply a thin clear top coat to seal in the design.

[Images: Q-tips, Kimmie Kyees]

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