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NAIL Clippings
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Delicate and dainty starburst nail art has been filling our social media feed, so kick off the new year with sparkling looks. Check out inspo from fellow pros…
CHLOE RANDALL uncovers the hottest nail topics & tales across the ‘net, TV & social media & gets the scoop on celebrity beauty must-haves
TOP PICKS FOR 2024
A report by luxury product provider, Beauty Pie, has revealed the top nail trends predicted for 2024. Get ahead of the game by perfecting the following nail styles:
1. Chocolate milk nails
2. Lavender chrome nails
3. Milk bath nails
4. Neon French tip
5. Oyster nails
6. Nude chrome nails
7. Balletcore nails
8. Pistachio nails
9. Metallic French tip
10. Double French tip
www.beautypie.com
Actress, Megan Fox, is known for her bold nail styles, and has been papped with 3D, tattoo and aura artistry. Her go-to nail tech, Brittney Boyce, sculpted a 3D chrome look last month, which spelled out ‘Boys suck.’
Actress, Jennifer Lopez, embraced the chrome nail trend for an appearance at the Elle’s Women in Hollywood celebration. Celebrity nail artist, Tom Bachik, used CND Shellac™ in Frostbite to perfect the nail finish.
CND Shellac
TM in Frostbite
£14.95 + VAT www.sweetsquared.com
Session nail stylist, Michelle Class, created an ‘oyster velvet’ nail style for actress & singer, Lily Allen, for a fashion event. She used GELCARE products to achieve the desired finish.
DID YOU KNOW…?
According to Instagram’s 2024 Trend Report, the third biggest turn-off for Gen Z is dirty fingernails. Encourage your clients to keep their nails clean to help their chances of scoring a date!
SWEET LIKE CHOCOLATE
The Wonka film premiered in London last month and actress, Olivia Colman, who plays Mrs. Scrubbit, arrived with an antique gold nail style courtesy of manicurist, Robbie Tomkins, using Bio Sculpture.
OPI GelColor in Black Onyx
£19.90 + VAT www.opi.com
AN LBD MANI
LA-based nail pro, Zola Ganzoright, set out to create a nail look to match a YSL black sequin dress that she wore to the Academy Museum Gala in December. She chose OPI GelColor in Black Onyx to complement the look, applied over almond-shaped nails.
A SPARKLING MIX
Little Mix star, Jade Thirlwall, received a striking nail look courtesy of celebrity manicurist, Stephanie Staunton. She used Magpie Beauty Dazzle Dust over Get A Grip Base Coat in Peach for a twist on the traditional French style.
THE MUST-SEE MILKY MANI
In a softer alternative to classic pure white, we’ve spotted sheer, creamy hues being used to create milky manicures.
A BIG THANK YOU
After three years writing the Nail Clippings column, it is time for me to say goodbye to my time at Scratch. I have loved writing this each month and seeking out celebrity looks and trends. Thank you to all who have engaged and shared their content.
Chloe x