JESS WATTS uncovers the hottest nail topics & tales across the ‘net, TV & social media & gets the scoop on celebrity beauty must-haves
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Cat eye nails continue to dominate social media feeds, with numerous brands developing products to purr-fect the trend. Check out these feline-focused looks for inspo:
Scan to view Scratch’s online gallery of cat eye products.
DOTS FOR DUA
Singer, Dua Lipa, showed that she’s dotty about the polka dots nail trend with a monochrome look by London-based session stylist, Michelle Humphrey (@nailsbymh).
Madelaine’s mirrored mani
Nail artist, Kim Truong of @kimkimnails, put a spin on the chrome trend by creating a mirrored nail outline for Riverdale actress, Madelaine Petsch, using Mia Secret products.
BLACKPINK in gold
Lisa, a member of South Korean girl band, BLACKPINK, rocked gilded nail enhancements for the band’s Deadline World Tour, crafted by nail stylist, Juan Alvear.
Jenner-ous sparkle
Michelle Humphrey (@nailsbymh) added glitter ball glamour to a French manicure for Kylie Jenner. She placed metallic silver dots over the classic style, which Kylie posted on her Instagram story with the caption: ‘obsessed’.
Coupled-up Cardi
After going Instagram official with her beau, Stefon Diggs, rapper Cardi B splashed the NFL player’s name across her nails for the Spotify Beach concert. The fun, stripy design was hand-painted by LA-based nail artist, Coca Michelle.
Addison in the (Town)house!
Addison Rae visited the Covent Garden branch of Scratch Stars Award-winning salon brand, Townhouse, for a manicure. The singer was interviewed by Capital FM breakfast host, Jordan North, while enjoying the treatment, which featured Union Jack nail art on her ring finger in homage to her love for the UK.
World Cup claws for Doja Cat
American rapper & singer, Doja Cat, sported a translucent pink-nude mani for her half-time performance at the FIFA Club World Cup final. Celebrity manicurist, Saccia Livingston of @sacciadidthat, created the nail look using Aprés Nail’s Gel-X Sculpted Square Medium Tips with Gel Couleur in Spring Sigh. She finished with the brand’s Non-Wipe Glossy Top Gelcoat.
Aprés Gel Couleur in Spring Sigh £POA
www.apresnail.com
BEAUTY BOOM
25% of all products purchased by US shoppers during Amazon’s Prime Day event (8-11 July) were from the beauty and cosmetics category.
Source: Market Defense
Nails for the NYC premiere, created using Aprés Nail Astral Gel Couleur in The Lovers £POA
www.apresnail.com
Nails for the world premiere, created using The GelBottle Inc BIAB™ in Dolly £18.95 + VAT & Limitless Magnetic Cat-Eye Gel Polish £17.95 + VAT
www.thegelbottle.com
LOVELY FOR LOHAN
Actress, Lindsey Lohan, opted for romantic cat eye nails for two premieres of the Freakier Friday film. Celebrity manicurist, Eri Ishizu of @eriishizu, crafted the looks, using Aprés Nail Astral Gel Couleur in The Lovers for the New York premiere, and The GelBottle Inc’s Dolly BIAB™ with Limitless Magnetic Cat-Eye Gel Polish for the world premiere.
French tips with a twist
New iterations of the French manicure have been circulating amongst celebs, with nail stylists mixing up the shades and shapes at the tip. Take a look at some standout picks:
Eri Ishizu crafted checkerboard tips for Gwen Stefani.
This micro-mani by Natalie Minerva beautifully enhanced social media & music star, Addison Rae’s natural nails.
Zola Ganzorigt created this monochrome mani moment for Kylie Jenner.
Silver chrome topped the nail tips of singer, Mimi Webb, in this design by Kim Truong.
High shine for Hyland
Sarah Hyland, Modern Family actress & co-founder of wellness company, Sourse, showed off a jade, jewel-toned nail finish courtesy of Zola Ganzorigt of @nailsbyzola. For more information about this trending texture, turn to page 34.