NAIL Clippings
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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There has been a breakout number of searches for ‘burgundy nails’, according to Google Trends, and a recent reshare of a look by @biab.byjem_ featuring the hue amassed over 4.5 million views on Scratch’s Instagram. Take a look at these on-trend styles to inspire your creations:
Scan to view Scratch’s online gallery of burgundy nail art designs.
SYDNEY’S MAUVE MANI Actress, Sydney Sweeney, sported matching make-up and nails at the premiere of her latest film, Christy. Nail artist, Zola Ganzorigt, used the same Giorgio Armani eyeshadow worn on Sydney’s lids to create an ombré nail effect.
Kourtney’s micro mani
Media personality, Kourtney Kardashian, showed off a grey and black micro-French mani courtesy of Kim Truong. The nail artist uploaded the photo to Instagram with the caption: ‘Noir French’.
Diwali digits Actress, Priyanka Chopra, embraced the Festival of Lights with this sparkling nail style courtesy of session manicurist, Michelle Humphrey.
Diamonds for Devon
Influencer & entrepreneur, Devon Lee Carlson, revealed dazzling embellished nails by LA-based nail artist, Analysse Hernandez. The look was for a photoshoot promoting Devon’s collaboration with phone case company, Wildflower Cases.
Tiger talons for Tyla
Nail artist & ‘visual poet’, Coca Michelle, draped the nails of singer, Tyla, in gold chains and big cat charms on the set of her CHANEL music video.
CANDY CANE CLAWS
Analysse Hernandez enhanced the nails of internet personality & content creator, Zoi Lerma, before adding a candy cane design and red embellishments.
Wickedly wonderful
For the London premiere of Wicked: For Good, nail artist, Shea Osei, focalised royal blue hues with layered sparkle for Cynthia Erivo’s nail look, using The GelBottle Inc. This ensured that the hibiscus-inspired nails made a soft yet bold statement. Turn to page 74 to learn how to paint a portrait of Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba character on nails!
GALA GUIDE
Celebs were out in force for the
Academy Museum Gala
– an annual event that fundraises for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures – showcasing a range of striking nail styles.
Brown-to-earth Bieber Model & entrepreneur, Hailey Bieber, exhibited a cat eye manicure courtesy of Zola Ganzorigt. The nail artist used OPI GelColor in Brown to Earth as a base for the style.
OPI GelColor in Brown To Earth £19.90 + VAT
uk.wella.professionalstore.com
Tanned tips Singer, Addison Rae, opted for ‘Old Hollywood nude nails’, according to the pro behind them, Kim Truong. Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish in Need a Tan was used for the chic overlay.
Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish in Need a Tan £16.99 + VAT
www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk
Berry boudoir Deep digits featuring autumn ‘it colour’, burgundy, were embraced by actress & singer, Selena Gomez. Celebrity manicurist, Tom Bachik, used CND ShellacTM in Berry Boudoir for the fall-friendly manicure.
CND Shellac
TM in Berry Boudoir £14.95 + VAT
www.sweetsquared.com
Minimal mani moment Emi Kudo, an LA-based nail artist, crafted this soft, sophisticated overlay for actress, Greta Lee, using Aprés Nail Gel Couleur in Spring Sigh. The subte look meant that focus wasn’t drawn from Greta’s stunning black gown.
Aprés Nail Gel Couleur in Spring Sigh £POA
www.apresnail.com