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Here's How to Recreate Hailey Bieber's Candy Cane Glazed Nails for the Holidays

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If you're still searching for a holiday manicure, Hailey Bieber has you covered. The model shared her latest nail look on Instagram and it's definitely taking the French mani up a notch for the season.

At the beginning of the year, Bieber introduced us to the glazed donut nails trend. So, to gear up for the holidays, she's slightly tweaked the look to 'candy cane glazed nails.' Any sweet tooths in the house?

Lucky for us, the manicurist behind the design, Zola Ganzorigt, shared a step-by-step guide on how to recreate it right at home.

  1. Prep the nails. Use nail polish remover to clean up your nails. Ganzorigt didn't specify, but you're more than welcome to take this time to shape and file your nails to your liking.
  2. Apply base coat. The manicurist used OPI GelColor Stay Strong base coat (but we also recommend Beetles and Sally Hansen).
  3. Apply one coat of white nail polish. When it comes to this look, keep it simple for the base. Ganzorigt applied OPI GelColor in "Funny Bunny," but any white hue will do.
  4. Use red nail polish to create French tips. Grab a striping brush or invest in nail templates to mimic the curvy design.
  5. Place a thin layer of a chrome top coat. Ganzorigt used the OPI Chrome effects No-Cleanse Top Coat to prep for the next step.
  6. Rub chrome powder on the manicure. This step gives it the signature glazed look, which was done with OPI Chrome Effects in "Tin Man Can." Once applied on top of your manicure, brush off any excess.
  7. Finish the look with a top coat. Your Hailey Bieber nails aren't complete without sealing everything together. Her nail artist recommends the OPI GelColor Stay Shiny Top Coat (but Essie and Seche work, too).

Now you're all set with a fresh new manicure for your next holiday shindig.


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