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KYLIE’S MINTY MANI

LA nail artist, Zola Ganzorigt of @nailsbyzola, created a pastel green style for Kylie Jenner’s shoot with luxury fashion brand, Dead Lotus Couture. The media personality posted an image featuring her nails to Instagram, with the caption: ‘hi from set’.

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Actress, Madelaine Petsch, rocked reflective cat eye claws for the premiere of the Strangers 2 film. Celebrity nail artist, Kim Truong, posted the style to Instagram with the caption, ‘Velvet steel’.

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Blooming marvellous monochrome

Singer, Dua Lipa, wore a French mani topped with black blooming gel art. She called upon NYC-based nail artist, Mei Kawajiri of @nailsbymei, to create the look.

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Nude in Nashville

For the Nashville leg of her debut concert tour, The Addison Tour, US singer, Addison Rae, opted for a classic nude nail style courtesy of Kim Truong.

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JESS WATTS

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

Spiderwoman styling

Jennifer Lopez donned dark, elongated extensions courtesy of Elle Gerstein (@enamelle) on the set of the Kiss of the Spiderwoman film. The look was created with Aprés Nail 3XL Stiletto Gel-X Tips and Astral Gel Couleur in High Priestess.

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A toast to Margot

Celebrity manicurist, Tom Bachik, created this pearlescent, polished nail finish for actress, Margot Robbie. He posted the style to Instagram and named it a ‘Toasted Mani’ – ‘one of Fall’s hottest nail looks’.

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Aura ambience

Kim Truong nailed this lilac aura design for comedian & internet personality, Hannah Stocking. The nail pro used Mia Secret products to create the style for the premiere of The Wrong Paris, in which Hannah features.

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SAWEETIE SCORES!

Saweetie sported long, red enhancements by Temeka Jackson of @customtnails1 for a collaboration with ESPN. The rapper & singer has become the first female artist to partner with the sporting network for an NFL season.

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EMMY ELEGANCE

Celebrities showcased sophisticated nail looks for the 2025 Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, which celebrated American television achievements over the last year. Check out standout styles from the night…

Lisa’s luminous luxury

Lisa Manobal, actress & member of girl group, BLACKPINK, stunned with this sparkling nail design. The gem-bellished pink mani was created by celebrity nail artist, Juan Alvear.

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Sophisticated Selena

Actress & singer, Selena Gomez, opted for a satin sheen style on the red carpet, courtesy of her go-to tech, Tom Bachik. The pro used taupe shade with pink shimmer, CND ShellacTM in Silk Thread.

Instagram.com/tombachik

CND ShellacTM in Silk Thread £14.95 + VAT www.sweetsquared.com

Bell of the ball

Nail artist & content creator, Queenie Nguyen, enveloped the nails of actress, Kristen Bell, in Aprés Nail Light & Shadow Sheer Gel Couleurs in Morning Sighs and Purple Moon to create a ‘my nails but better’ finish.

Instagram.com/nailartbyqueenie

Aprés Nail Light & Shadow Gel Couleurs in Morning Sighs & Purple Moon £POA www.apresnail.com

Jessica’s dreamy digits

Actress & comedian, Jessica Renee Williams, wore cloud-coated nails, featuring a sky blue ombré base and white nail art crafted by Mycah Dior of @clawzbydior_.

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