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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

LILLY DELMAGE

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

#NOWTRENDING

Freshen up manicures with the sorbet nail trend, which is dominating our social media feeds. It takes inspiration from the icy dessert, blending pastel hues and sheer effects to create subtle, summer-ready nails with ice-like finishes.

ICE COOL NAILS

Pop singer & TikTok star, Addison Rae, had the Iceland flag hand-painted on her nails by Japanese nail artist, Mei Kawajiri. The design was inspired by the release of her music video for song, ‘Headphones On’, which was filmed in Reykjavík, Iceland.

LIZZO’S LOOK

Singer,Lizzo joined fellow singer, SZA, on the final date of her Grand National Tour, boasting daring green and gold nails, courtesy of US manicurist, Eri Ishizu.

Matching for Madelaine

Riverdale actress, Madelaine Petsch, embraced the butter yellow nail trend by matching her manicure, by LA nail artist, Kim Truong, to her phone case.

Little Mix mani

Celebrity nail artist, Stephanie Staunton, created a colourful ombré design atop long, stiletto enhancements for Leigh-Anne Pinnock of Little Mix fame. Stephanie used Magpie Beauty products for the bold nail finish.

KYLIE’S CLAWS

A snakeskin-style manicure was requested by reality star & entrepreneur, Kylie Jenner, for a trip to Venice. Go-to tech, Zola Ganzorigt (@nailsbyzola), was behind the style.

KATSEYE creations

NYC-based nail artist, Naomi Yasuda (@naominailsnyc), tended to the fingertips of K-pop group, KATSEYE, for the Gabriela music video. The pro created five unique nail looks for each member. Here’s a standout pick from each:

Daniela wore a wedding-friendly nail style for the video, in which she played the role of a bride. Her stiletto-shaped enhancements featured a soft white ombré design, adorned with pearls and flower embellishments.
Megan sported a two-toned black and pink manicure, featuring metallic silver ball accents for a futuristic look.
Sophia’s white manicure showcased a striking zebra-print pattern at the tips, which complemented her black and white outfit.
Stars, leopard print and jewel embellishments were combined to create Yoonchae’s playful, edgy nail design.
Lara sported textured gold nail enhancements that offered a fierce finished.
Images courtesy of Instagram.com/naominailsnyc
Manon’s standout look saw long, square transparent tips enhanced with bubble effects and hoop piercings to create wow factor.

Most loved

Check out the posts you engaged with most on @scratchmagazine’s Instagram last month:

This trendy, sea-themed manicure by Coventry’s Mia Farrelly (@bymiaf) caught the attention of Scratch’s followers, amassing over 1,000 likes.
This picnic-friendly design by Texas tech, Eva of @thenailguru_tx, was a hit with Scratch fans, owing to its delectable strawberry accents and gingham patterns.
Olives, oranges and lobsters combine in this Italian-inspired nail style by Castle Donington nail artist, Emma Logan (@palm.nailsbyemma). It’s an ideal holiday-friendly manicure.

Werewolf wonders

SFX 3D nail pro, Tomoya Nakagawa, created a striking werewolf claw-inspired design for SZA’s Interview Magazine cover, which saw the singer-songwriter pose in a werewolf hat.

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