Photo Credit: @ChaunLegend
We’ve been trapped at home since the pandemic literally deleted our social calendars, and now (since yesterday, actually) we finally have a reason to go and get them done, and we’re going all out, goddammit.
So here are our favourite celebrity nail artists to give you all the mani inspo that you need to capture this season’s optimistic mood. From Cardi B’s nail tech to the maestro behind Duo Lipa’s Brit award nails, there’ll be something to reign you into the impending hot girl summer.
Chaun Legend
The man, the myth, Chaun legend. We don’t think we’ve seen such intricate designs on any nails ever – some take up to 8 hours to complete and a house call will cost $500 and counting. Amazingly, his career took off from a single Insta “like” by Kylie Jenner and now he counts her as one of his favs in his roster of celeb clients.
Jenny Longworth
Jenny’s nails will make you pack a bag and go somewhere (anywhere). They are summery, girly and a UK celebrity favourite.
Lisa Kon
Her insta tagline is ‘probably the best nails in California’ and we can see no word of a lie. Kendal Jenner frequently shows off her abstract nail art designs, which are carefully curated by Lisa. She even started her own nail line – LK Gel Polish – which surmounted in an unattainable amount of clients all around America. If you are UK-based, you probably aren’t going to fly across the pond for a mani, but take inspiration from the beauty that is her Instagram page.
Michelle Humprey
Dua Lipa’s go-to nail artist always brings her A-game. From glitter-loaded tips to Lipa’s starry night manicure at the Brit’s, creativity is certainly her trademark. Her fun designs are her original spin on the latest products and trends which makes her Instagram a rabbit hole for nail lovers.
Jenny Bui
There’s a reason that Cardi B’s nail tech, Jenny Bui, is award-winning. Her eye-popping colours and complex patterns strewn in Swarovski crystals have made Cardi almost synonymous with lavish fingernails. Rightly hailed as ‘The Queen of Bling’ a peek at her insta won’t leave you head-scratching as to why. Although we can’t all afford to have crystals worth hundreds of pounds scattered across nails (sadly) we can draw some pretty great design ideas.
Words By Rosina Findlay
