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Fingernails in Focus

Cue the applause as show-stopping styles take centre stage for World Theatre Day on 27

Seattle nail artist, Kelly Ornstein (@kellyohstein), channels the ‘ Circle of Life ’ with a sunset-toned style inspired by The Lion King .
Nail content creator, @cre8withcass, proves that no good deed goes unpolished with this Wicked -ly wonderful design.
Omigod you guys! Liverpool pro, Eleanor Gardner (@nailsby_eleanor), captures the spirit of Legally Blonde using The GelBottle Inc shades.
Gimme, gimme, gimme… nails like these! Freya-Poppy Bowden (@sugar.rush.nails444) captures Mamma Mia! magic in this mani.
Fit for a queen… or six! @sarah_foster_nail_artist portrays Henry VIII’s wives and their outfits in SIX with these sparkling talons.
Canada nail pro, Susu of @ateliersusu_, takes art up an octave with an intricate style in tribute to The Phantom of the Opera.
Founding Father flair meets fingertips in this Hamilton -inspired mani by Orange County nail tech, @succulent.nails.
Isn’t this look by Hackney and Brighton-based pro, @sophiadoesnailss, fetch? Sophia depicts Mean Girls’ iconic burn book on nails.
Vicky Smith of @vs_nails_lincoln created this look for a Heathers fan, representing the musical’s characters through nail art.
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