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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
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Nail enthusiasts have found their spirit animal – and it lives under the sea. With Pinterest searches for ‘starfish nails’ rising by 375%, the trend is making a serious splash this season.
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Ladybug luxe
Two of the season’s top trends: butter yellow and animal accents, were combined by celebrity nail stylist, Elle Gerstein (@enamelle), to create this cute nail style for actress, Joey King.
DIOR DIGITS
Session manicurist, Ama Quashie, was the creative force behind the nail looks showcased at Dior’s Cruise 2027 show. The London-based pro conceptualised tortoiseshell and newspaper-themed nails for the catwalk, and was assisted by 21 nail stylists.
Kylie’s crystal claws
LA nail artist & OPI global ambassador, Zola Ganzorigt (@nailsbyzola), embellished the nails of internet personality & beauty brand owner, Kylie Jenner, for her Kylie Cosmetics summer trip.
Nail nostalgia
New York nail stylist, Naomi Yasuda (@naominailsnyc), is known for creating extravagant and eye-catching designs for members of KATSEYE, and did not disappoint for the girl group’s performance at the American Music Awards. For Lara Raj, she channelled a Y2K aesthetic with a star-studded nail style.
Mismatched mani
Zola Ganzorigt tended to the nails of actress, Tracee Ellis Ross, crafting a multicoloured manicure. A range of nail shades and finishes combined to create an effortlessly eclectic design.
Polished & powerful
Actress, Emilia Clarke, debuted daring red digits at the Variety Power of Women London event, courtesy of celebrity manicurist, Robbie Tomkins.
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A twinkling twist was put on French tips for singer, Demi Lovato, by celebrity nail artist & OPI global ambassador, Natalie Minerva. The design – which Natalie described on Instagram as ‘diamond choker tips’, showcased a base shade of OPI GelColor in Bare My Soul.
Pitch perfect
South African singer, Tyla, showed her support for her home country when she performed at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in LA. Nail artist, Coca Michelle, used the OPI GELevate™ system and GelColor shades to paint the flag on the underside of white almond-shaped nails.
Football fingertips
Rapper & singer, Lalisa Manobal (aka Lisa), sported blue chrome and white nails, alongside a deep red stiletto French tip, for the music video of FIFA World Cup anthem, Goals. The looks were created by celebrity manicurist, Juan Alvear, who was assisted by Tohko Nishimoto of @bytouko.
Colourful chaos
Influencer & businesswoman, Emma Chamberlain, embraced the mix and match nail trend with a playful selection of nail art. The maximalist masterpiece was created by LA-based nail artist, Kim Truong (@kimkimnails).