Candy Cane Nail Art Tutorial

By Beauty Blitz / December 4, 2012

Photo: Courtesy of COVERGIRL (L); Getty Images (R)

'Tis the season for a high-shine manicure that won't chip, and we're sweet on this candy cane-inspired look. As all of you know, we have a full-blown addiction to nail art. From statement nails to glitters gradients and appliques of every type, we love ourselves some decorated tips.

So you can imnagine our elation when COVERGIRL asked us to participate in a nail art video with one of the beauty industry's reigning manicurists, Elle. To celebrate the holidays, COVERGIRL gave us an advance screening, if you will, of the new COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss collection.

Take a look at Kaitlyn Dreyling's candy-cane manicure. You'll never guess how Elle created those ruler-straight stripes. Any guesses? OK, fine. We'll let you in on the secret. Watch the how-to video below to see how the look was created!

Photo: Courtesy of COVERGIRL

Products used:

COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss in Snowstorm
COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss in Forever Festive

The bonus? These shades stay glossy for as long as seven days - no topcoat required! How's that for beauty with benefits? The collection comes in 45 shades ranging from sheers and pastels to intense brights and shimmers. Price: $5.49 each