Forget Minimalism—Kylie Jenner's "Crystal Candy" manicure has just become a part of my fall mood board.
I appreciate a minimal manicure just like anyone else. Whether it's a gentle white shade like OPI's Funny Bunny ($12) or a soft pink such as the popular Bubble Bath ($12), I've often opted for a simple color on my short nails and called it a day. However, lately, I've been inclined to mix things up a little. Perhaps it's the arrival of autumn that draws me to deeper, richer hues like burgundy, navy, and dark purple—Lincoln Park After Dark, one of my all-time favorite fall colors, definitely comes to mind. Or it might be the bold, embellished manicures from celebrities that are inspiring me. The latest to catch my attention is Kylie Jenner, Who What Wear's cover star for August, who recently posted her "crystal candy" manicure on Instagram. I quickly saved it for inspiration as I start to put together my fall mood board.
The image was shared by Zola Ganzorigt, the celebrity nail artist responsible for the dazzling design. Fortunately, Ganzorigt soon provided a step-by-step guide to recreate the look. In addition to a variety of chunky rhinestones (which I believe I found for just $10 on Amazon), the manicure uses three OPI nail products.
**The Products Used:**
**OPI**
Intelli-Gel - Throw Me a Wink
Ganzorigt utilized gel nail polish for the design. If gel isn't your preference or you lack a UV lamp, don't worry. You can find the same colors in OPI's regular nail polish line. The non-gel version is OPI's Throw Me a Wink, a delicate pink crème, which served as the base on Jenner's long, almond-shaped nails.
**OPI**
Intelli-Gel - Super Gloss No Wipe Top Coat
**OPI**
Gelevate 4-In-1 Builder Gel - Opi’m Flawless
It looks like Ganzorigt applied builder gel to adhere the rhinestones to the nails. The tutorial depicts her dotting the gel onto the nails directly from the brush and positioning rhinestones atop each dot. If you prefer not to use gel, standard nail glue would work perfectly fine, and OPI's Make It Stick Nail Glue ($10) is a great choice.
**MEORLUSY**
Multicolored Bedazzling Rhinestones - Mixed Shape
After some research, I discovered that this rhinestone pack closely resembles the ones Ganzorigt used. While I'm not certain it's an exact match, it includes 120 multi-colored gems of various shapes and sizes (I even spotted a green heart similar to one on Jenner's middle nail). I adore this manicure because it feels fresh and is in line with the current bedazzled nail trend. Plus, once the initial setup is complete, it doesn’t require much precision. It’s all about experimenting with various shapes, sizes, and colors, and arranging the gems as you please. As I mentioned earlier, this manicure is definitely making its way to my fall mood board.
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Forget Minimalism—Kylie Jenner's "Crystal Candy" manicure has just become a part of my fall mood board.
It's so coded in a cool-girl vibe.