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NAIL Clippings
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The shimmering cat eye nail style has made a resurgence, helped by the launch of velvet effect nail products. Check out inspo from nail artists on Instagram...
CARTER ROGERS uncovers the hottest nail topics & tales across the ‘net, TV & social media & gets the scoop on celebrity beauty must-haves
HEART HACK
Aiste.Haas of @heygreatnails got techs talking when she used a bent paperclip attached to a magnet to create heart shapes on velvet nails. Inspired by the technique, fellow influencer, Madison McCollough of @ballpit_addict, shared her three-hour process of perfecting it.
NAILS THAT ARE SO FETCH
Celebrity nail stylist, Stephanie Staunton, tended to the nails of influencer couple, Whitney and Megan Bacon-Evans of @whatwegandidnext, for the Mean Girls film screening. She used Magpie Beauty Gel Colour in Oh Cecelia and ARTYgels in White, Chilli and Black for the Burn Book-inspired look.
Halo Gel Polish in Aruba
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GREEN OR BLUE?
Caitlin of TikTok-famous couple, @caitlinandleahh, started an online debate when she chose Halo Gel Polish in Aruba for the base of a chrome mani. Thinking she had opted for a green hue, she was surprised when wife, Leah, saw the colour as blue and took to social media, where views were mixed about the shade.
CELEB SPOT!
Lily Allen showed off her wild side when she visited session manicurist, Michelle Humphrey, for chrome tiger print enhancements. The singer & actress was seen sporting the look, which was created using Bio Sculpture products, on a safari trip to India.
TWILIGHT TALONS
After actor, Robert Pattinson, wore press-on nails featuring his face on the cover of ODDA magazine, social media followers fawned over this take on the look by @ibedoingnails. Photos of the star in character as The Twilight Saga’s Edward Cullen are encapsulated in clear gel.
SUN-KISSED TIPS
At the Emmy Awards last month, Temeka Jackson of @customtnails1 created a ‘bronzed, baked and sun-kissed’ French manicure for Outstanding Supporting Actress winner, Jennifer Coolidge. She applied OPI GelColor in Bare My Soul as the base shade, before using OPI Chrome Effects in Bronzed By The Sun to create dazzling tips.
TAKE A BOW
Bows are having a moment – including on the nails of celebrities! Lizzo’s go-to tech, Eri Ishizu, helped the singer jump on the trend for her first manicure of 2024, with a design featuring a lilac bow on each nail.
LET’S GO TO THE GOLDEN GLOBES
The 81st annual Golden Globe Awards took place in January, with stunning celeb nail styles on show...
Manicurist, Betina Goldstein, fashioned a natural-looking manicure for Barbie actress, Margot Robbie. She created the illusion of doll hands by layering Chanel Le Vernis sheer pink polish colour, 175 -Skieuse, over nude, 103 -Légende.
Friends actress, Jennifer Aniston, kept nails sleek and chic, courtesy of nail artist, Kim Truong, who applied The GelBottle Inc Gel Polish in Velvet Red.
The GelBottle Inc Gel Polish in Velvet Red
£14.50 + VAT www.thegelbottle.com
Game of Thrones and The Last Of Us actor, Pedro Pascal, had fans laughing when he sported the word ‘OUCH’ on nails, as he arrived to the awards ceremony with his arm in a sling. California pro, @nailpaint.christina, was behind the style.
Celebrity nail tech, Tom Bachik, created a ‘patent leather mani’ for Selena Gomez, using Essie Nail Lacquer in Licorice to complement the star’s red Armani Privé gown.