Christmas candy cane nail art guide

Full design by @simlynail

Seasonal & Occasions, Step by Step

Nail artist & Mii Cosmetics creator, Simu of @simlynail, shares a step-by-step guide to this sugar and spice seasonal set.

Get ready for the festive season with this deliciously glittery look using Colour Confidence Nail Polishes* from Mii Cosmetics.

*All shades are also available in the Mii Cosmetics Statement Gel formula.

Products used, available in the UK via www.gerrardinternational.com:

  • To Have + To Hold Base Coat.
  • Neat + Tidy Nail Art Dotting Tool.
  • Colour Confidence Nail Polishes in Inca Jewels, Firework Sky, Only Say Yes and Super Survival.
  • Shine + Shield Top Coat.
Step 1
Begin with a layer of Mii’s To Have + To Hold Base Coat on all nails, to form a protective canvas for the design.
Step 2
Using Mii’s Neat + Tidy Nail Art Dotting Tool and Colour Confidence Nail Polish in Inca Jewels, paint the shape of a gingerbread man on the ring fingers. Once dry, use a thin nail art brush and Colour Confidence Nail Polish in Firework Sky to add a glittery shine. Next, use Colour Confidence Nail Polish in Super Survival to create a bow on the right-hand side of the gingerbread man's head. Add a dot of Inca Jewels in the centre of the bow. Use Colour Confidence shade, Only Say Yes, to paint the gingerbread's eyes and mouth, and add definition to the arms and legs. Finish by using Super Survival to paint the gingerbread man's buttons.
Step 3
Using a nail sponge and Firework Sky, create an ombré effect on the index fingers. Once dry, use the Dotting Tool with Super Survival and Only Say Yes to create two candy cane shapes.
Step 4
Paint the pinky nails with two coats of Inca Jewels. Once dry, use a thin nail art brush and the Only Say Yes shade to create four swirly diagonal lines across the nails.
Step 5
Use a thin nail art brush and Inca Jewels to create a French-style tip with a wavy lower edge on the middle fingers. Once dry, use Only Say Yes to outline the wavy French tip.
Step 6
Once all designs are completely dry, seal with Mii’s glossy Shine + Shield Top Coat.