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DELMAGE uncovers the hottest nail topics & tales across the ‘net, TV & social media & gets the scoop on celebrity beauty must-haves

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Global fashion runways have confirmed that maximalist nails are back, with embellishments, chrome, bold patterns and ‘more is more’ looks reigning supreme. Expect clients to opt for 3D and optical illusion styles, such as blooming and cat-eye effects, aura and ombré nails.

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Vampy claws

Actress, Megan Fox, sported a vampire-inspired nail look courtesy of LA-based nail artist, Brittney Boyce, who seamlessly blended deep red and black nail shades. The mani was elevated with 3D silver chrome features, including silver crests: symbols of power and nobility associated with vampires.

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BLUE FOR BIEBER

Model, Hailey Bieber, has shown off a navy manicure courtesy of nail pro, Zola Ganzorigt. The hue was an intentional nod to her baby son, Jack Blues Bieber.

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Olivia’s Wild(e) nails

Zola Ganzorigt also tended to the nails of actress, Olivia Wilde, crafting black-tipped enhancements with regal cross decals for a striking look.

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Track & field talons at Townhouse

Team USA track and field Olympic gold medallist, Chari Hawkins, experienced a Luxury Gel Manicure at Townhouse nail salon, Beverly Hills. The athlete chose symbolic nail art: a different design on each nail to represent upcoming events.

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Mani-Mae Hague

TV personality, Molly-Mae Hague, treated herself to subtle pink mani-pedi pamper. Celebrity nail stylist, Harriet Westmoreland, perfected the influencer’s manicure using an LCN UK nude builder gel, while her assistant, Milly Mason, used the brand’s Wilde-Pedique formula on Molly-Mae’s toes.

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Film festival frills

London-based nail pro, Sadie J Nails, hand-painted a white lace manicure for actress, Nathalie Emmanuel, using Nuka Nails products. Emmanuel made a red carpet appearance at the Megalopolis Film Festival and the nail look served as a complementary extension of Nathalie’s ruched ruffle dress.

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Ha-lsey birthday

Singer, Halsey, celebrated her birthday in style, flaunting a ‘Jersey girl emblem’ atop an alternative French manicure. LA-based tech, Natalie Minerva, used OPI’s Big Sagittarius Energy hue to achieve the party-friendly look.

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Are you Du-a manicure?

Blooming gel manicures have been trending, and Dua Lipa is no exception to the craze. The singer opted for a red blooming gel atop a pastel blue overlay, courtesy of nail artist, Mei Kawajiri.

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Outgrowing a trend

‘Faux grow-out nails’ inspired a unique manicure for The Face Magazine’s front cover shoot, featuring singer-songwriter, Chappell Roan. Celebrity tech, Juan Alvear, used highlights and shading techniques to achieve the look.

Polished popstars

Six-member pop group, KATSEYE, from Los Angeles, called on Naomi Yasuda to adorn their nails with bold prints, 3D details and embellishments. Yasuda used enhancement products from Aprés Nail to create the looks.

Meret Manon, aka Manon, requested her nails to be decorated with a 3D golden swirl and negative space design, exuding an elegant, luxe finish.

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Pink ombré nails were chosen by Yoonchae, featuring transparent 3D gel swirls and finished with multi-sized pearls for added wow-factor.

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A maximalist manicure was flaunted by Daniela Avanzini, incorporating animal print feature nails within a blue, black and white colour palette. Alternative French tips were finished with star and diamond embellishments.

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Delicate, soft and sweet was the inspiration behind Sophia Laforteza’s manicure, boasting a pale lilac French tip design, enhanced with pretty pearls, diamond bows and small bejewelled detailing.

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Megan Skiendiel has taken inspiration from the SS25 Fashion Week runways, sporting a junk nails trend manicure. The decals are the focal point of the look, with bejewelled cherries, pearls, stars and crystals adhered on top of peach enhancements.

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Lara Raj opted for a croc-style nail art pattern, created using blooming gel and an emerald green shade. Metal key decals were added to feature nails for a 3D twist.

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