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Why should clients choose a single nail design when they can have multiple? Mix ’n’ match manis are dominating the nail scene, and the boldest expression of the trend: ‘power clash’, combines eye-catching patterns with vibrant colour combinations.
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Hollywood hands While accepting her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, The Notebook actress, Rachel McAdams, showcased a chic and stylish pink-white ombré mani. The elegant style was created by celebrity manicurist & educator, Julie Kandalec (@julieknailsnyc).
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KOURTNEY’S MICRO MANI
LA-based nail artist, Kim Truong of @kimkimnails, tended to the nails of media personality & businesswoman, Kourtney Kardashian, creating a chic micro-French manicure with black tips.
Negative space styling
Rapper & singer, Lalisa Manobal – aka Lisa, rocked a bold negative space design by US nail artist, Juan Alvear (@byjuanalvear). Red and white accentspopped on pointed full cover tips.
Megan’s metallic moment Actress, Megan Fox, debuted jewel-toned talons courtesy of celebrity nail artist, Brittney Boyce of @nails_of_la. The style was framed with silver chrome and 3D gems for a luxe look.
Beautifully bronzed
Singer & actress, Selena Gomez, showcased a shimmering style courtesy of her go-to tech, Tom Bachik. The celebrity manicurist used Aprés Nail Gel Couleur in Serengeti Plains under Astral Gel in The Sun to achieve the bronze look.
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CHIC CHAPPELL
Musician, Chappell Roan, showed off jewel-encrusted cat eye nails while accepting the Harmonizer Award at the Resonator Awards 2026. The look was created by Rachel Sun (@allhailthynail).
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GRAMMYS GLAMOUR
The 68th
Grammy Awards
took place in LA last month, honouring the biggest names in music, and celebrity nail designs sparkled with star quality...
Best New Artist winner, Olivia Dean, clutched her trophy while showcasing a delicate pink mani. Celeb manicurist, Eri Ishizu, created the look, adding shimmering rhinestones on top of a natural-looking OPI hue.
Juan Alvear crafted an eye-catching mix ‘n’ match manicure for award nominee, Teddy Swims, using Aprés Nail shades, Vintage Carnation and Midnight Shadow. The bold blue and black look also featured 3D silver charms and chrome. A sunnier ‘anything but mellow’ yellow nail style was created by Alvear for songstress, Zara Larsson, with gold leaf flakes and Aprés Nail products, including Long Natural Almond Gel-X Tips.
Johana Castillo, aka @masterweenay, tended to the nails of Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song winner, Kehlani. Silver chrome featuring pearl embellishments outlined the singer’s almond tips.