A good manicurist is frequently undervalued, yet there’s no doubt that a unique manicure is set to turn heads on any occasion. Whilst our Instagram feeds are often jam-packed with images of the latest celebrity nail sets, it can sometimes feel as though an innovative nail makeover is just too hard to achieve. Below, you’ll find a collection of our favourite looks from the industry’s hottest nail artists, with all the details you need to be able to replicate the same effect from home.
Throughout her professional relationship with Doja Cat, bedazzled nails have proven an inevitable favourite for celebrity manicurist Saccia. In preparation for a commercial shoot with Pepsi, Saccia coated Doja’s nails in the brand’s signature shades of red, white, and blue, filed to perfection and dripping in glittering diamantés. Whilst extravagant, adding a touch of sparkle to your manicure is easily achievable from the comfort of your own home – whether that be on short, natural nails, or elongated acrylics. It’s the perfect way to take your nail look that one step further.
Although Eri Ishizu isn’t one to shy away from extravagance when it comes to her manicures, this Met Gala look was, quite frankly, impossible to dislike. Using Tweezerman tools, Lizzo’s nails were cut and filed to a natural round shape, whilst her cuticles were pushed back, her nail surface was smoothed, and her hang nails were trimmed. The spiral press on nail prep then began with Eri applying two coats of OPI’s ONYX gel colour, followed by chrome effect none wipe – cured under the UV light for 30 seconds. After applying more chrome effect powder in the shade Gold Digger (using a sponge tip for a gold ombré look,) the final step included two more coats of chrome effect non wipe gel top coat, cured under the UV light each time. Whilst it may appear complicated, there’s no doubt that chrome powder is a must-have this year!
We can’t get enough of nail art, and on basic black nails like these, it serves as the perfect finishing touch. Dressed in Schiaparelli, Megan Thee Stallion’s nails, created by Coca Michelle, included gold padlocks, noses, ears, and even eyes, complimented by chunky gold jewellery and pale crystal rings. If you love this look as much as we do, why not give some nail art a go at home? From polka dots to random doodles, we all have to start somewhere!
Britney Tokyo charmed her followers with her creativity when she unveiled a fresh set of gold acrylics dripping – literally – in diamonds and pearls. Whilst not superbly practical on the day-to-day, there are an array of embellishments to choose from when it comes to your nails, and if all else fails, a gold tinted manicure screams luxury.
Cardi B is, in many ways, the queen of beauty. Whether her hair, her nails, or her makeup, she consistently works with the industry’s finest to serve her fans with inspiring looks that have creativity at their forefront. As a celebrity who works with manicurist Eloisa Marie Perez, her nails are sculpted to perfection, particularly in her recent music video Hot Sh*t. Crystal clear and covered in Swarovski, we can’t help but want to attempt to replicate this icy manicure.
Words by Gracie Eastwood
Header Image: @erierinailz
