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NAIL Clippings
LILLY 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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The hashtag #AlmondNails has featured on 300,000 posts on TikTok. Check out styles posted by pros on Instagram to use as inspiration for your next softly shaped design:
More cheese, Gromit?
Our Instagram and Facebook followers loved this Wallace and Gromit nails by Lincoln-based luxury nail artist, Chelsey Downie, inspired by @beautyriotliverpool. The comments section was full of support, with one user posting: ‘Wow, these are incredible’.
GLAMOUR TIED UP
Session nail stylist, Michelle Class, tended to the nails of Bridgerton star, Nicola Coughlan, for a Kate Spade event. She used Bio Sculpture Gel to create a glossy black overlay, and elevated the ring fingernails with sparkly bow details.
Groomed by the groom-to-be
Nail tech, Ansan Nguyen of @nailsbyansan, shared a TikTok video, where he tended to his girlfriend’s nails, who remained none the wiser about his plans to propose. To prevent suspicion, the tech created a neutral cat eye look for the occasion, rather than a traditional bridal French. The video, which has gained over 900,000 views, was captioned: ‘She secured free nails for life!’
Many celebs and nail enthusiasts are opting f for nails with a ‘clean’ aesthetic, choosing the trending bubble and milk finishes. Singers, Lily Allen and Rita Ora, are no exception: Lily (top photo) requested a short, nude nail finish from celebrity nail stylist, Harriet Westmoreland, while and Rita (bottom photo) opted for a milky hue.
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Nails at the Golden Globes
The 82nd
Golden Globe Awards
saw A-listers sporting red carpet-ready manicures. Explore some of the standout looks spotted on social media…
SELENA GOMEZ The singer & actress opted for a timeless and elegant French manicure by trusted tech, Tom Bachik. The look complemented her impressive marquise diamond ring: a recent addition to her finger following her engagement to fellow singer, Benny Blanco.
KATE HUDSON Manicurist, Brittney Boyce of @nails_of_la, shared how she created the nails for actress, Kate Hudson, explaining: “On each nail, I drilled a hole at the tip and inlaid a diamond-coloured stone. I sealed the nail and sides of the stones using Aprés Non-Wipe Glossy Top Gelcoat.”
CYNTHIA ERIVO The Wicked star had one request for her long-term nail tech, Mycah Dior: ‘I want my nails to look like gemstones are growing out of them’. The tech used OPI products and shared a step-by-step on Instagram. Scan to find out how she created the design.
OPI GelColor in Fiyero’s My Mani
£19.90 + VAT uk.wella.professionalstore.com
JENNIFER COOLIDGE Temeka Jackson of @customtnails1 was behind this baby boomer style for the actress. She created a seamless pink to white ombré with gold chrome cuffs, atop Aprés Gel-X Tips in the Natural Stiletto Medium shape.
ANYA TAYLOR-JOY Celebrity nail artist, Kim Truong, shared a snap of her nail kit while behind-the-scenes at the event, ready to adorn actress, Anya’s nails with rosy pink press-ons.
The GelBottle Inc Gel Polish in Petal
£15.95 + VAT www.thegelbottle.com
VIOLA DAVIS Seeking a ‘striking yet sophisticated’ nail look, celebrity manicurist, Julie Kandalec, created a custom emerald shade for actress, Viola Davis, opting for a chrome finish. The hue was a mix of two parts Aprés Gel Couleur in Aloe You Vera Much, with one part Gel Couleur in Birnam Wood.