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Are you in the mood for matcha? Nail designs inspired by the drink’s milky green hue have splashed onto our social media feeds recently – and we are latte-rally obsessed!
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Jazzed-up Jenner Media personality & businesswoman, Kylie Jenner, showcased a sparkly spin on the classic French tip, courtesy of her go-to nail pro, Zola Ganzorigt (@nailsbyzola).
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CHROME CLAWS
Singer-songwriter, Demi Lovato, modelled a metallic chrome-tipped manicure by Japanese nail artist, Mei Kawajiri (@nailsbymei), to celebrate her sold-out Madison Square Garden show.
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Selena’s Skittle style
Selena Gomez embraced the power of a mood-boosting manicure by jumping on the Skittle nail trend. The singer & actress turned to her nail tech, Tom Bachik, for a playful, multicoloured look.
MET GALA MASTERPIECES
Last month, all eyes turned to New York for annual haute couture fundraising event, the
Met Gala
. The theme, ‘Costume Art’, invited guests to treat the body as a canvas and clothing as the art adorning it – and many celebrities extended artistry to their fingertips.
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Naomi nails it
Japanese tennis professional, Naomi Osaka, showcased two outfits: the second being a dark red gown. Her long, stiletto-shaped talons – crafted by nail artist, Juan Alvear, using DND Gel, were a seamless extension of the clothing.
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Gilded glam
Rapper, Doechii, debuted dazzling digits in the music video for Runway – a collaborative track with Lady Gaga, which features in The Devil Wears Prada 2. The textured talons were created by celebrity nail pro, Rachel Sun (@allhailthynail).
A shimmering statement
Alvear also tended to the nails of Lalisa Manobal, aka Lisa. The singer & rapper’s outfit drew inspiration from a bride lifting her own veil – a powerful statement of independence and strength – and her nails followed suit, with a touch of ‘something blue’ completing the look.
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Maude’s minty mani
American actress, Maude Apatow, maintained a classic look with a sleek black gown and French-style mani featuring mint green tips. LA-based nail artist, Caroline Cotten (@1.800.nailme), used The GelBottle Inc Gel Polish in Crest Sage for the look.
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Next-gen nature nails
Technology and nature combined in singer & actress, Janelle Monáe’s nail style. The mixed media design was the creation of celebrity manicurist, Angie Aguirre (@shespolished), who incorporated 3D elements – including faux grass and a SIM card.
Diamonds for Dean For the opening shows of her The Art of Loving tour, singer-songwriter, Olivia Dean, rocked gembellished nails. The look was the work of London-based celebrity manicurist, Ella Vivii, using Crystal Chaos products.
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Nails in bloom
Nail stylist, Iram Shelton, created miniature works of art for actress, Naomi Watts, to match her dress. The fashion piece was based on ‘A Vase of Flowers’ – a painting by Margareta Haverman. Iram used various OPI shades to paint the flowers, and adhered them atop a base of OPI GelColor in Black Onyx. The nails took five and a half hours to craft.