Mind-blowing Celebrity Nail Designs to Try on the Sly
It’s fun to see the out-of-the-box nails that celebrities wear. There are so many mind-blowing designs that defy tradition (and gravity)! They give us the urge to try something outrageous even if no one else gets to see it! Let’s explore unforgettable nail art and the creative geniuses that bring it to life.
Mind-blowing Celebrity Nail Designs to Try on the Sly
Studded Duck Nails: Not Your Typical French Tips
The innovative Juan Alvear sculpted these unique spiky nails for Eartheater, AKA Alexandra Drewchin or Trinity Vigorsky. This celebrity is an American multi-talented musician, composer, and producer from Pennsylvania, currently residing in the nail artist’s home state of New York.
Juan Alvear is a NYC native with a degree in fine art. His academic background gives him a broad base for crafting crossover art pieces. If you follow him on Instagram, it’s like a trip through an alternative timeline. No wonder his work has appeared in Vogue, Paper Magazine, and so many other places.
Chappell Roan’s Nails for SNL Feel Like a Picnic in Outer Space
This is not the first time Juan Alvear created a mind-bending manicure for the singer/songwriter. Her drag queen style suits his out-of-this-world talent. We’re not surprised she appeared on Saturday Night Live wearing honey-dipped gingham nails that drip upward, freed from the laws of physics.
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Chaun Legend Acrylic Powder - A175 Hazel Eyes
Vanessa Hudgens’ Halloween Nails
With all that gemlike shine, they seem more like Hallow-Queen nails. This actor/singer’s look is courtesy of Zola Ganzorigt, celebrity manicurist based in Los Angeles. She counts many other celebs among her clients, like Adele, Christina Aguilera, and Kylie Jenner. Moreover, she’s the artist who started the glazed donut nail trend in 2022. But her story began a decade earlier in Mongolia where she worked at a bank and did nails as a hobby. It’s amazing how far she has come. The next time someone knocks your nail “hobby” tell them about Zola!
Nude Nails: The Ultimate Camouflage
Julia Garner wore these long, nude nails to the Vanity Fair Oscar party in March 2023. Her manicurist was Betina Goldstein who explained she wanted to “camouflage (the nails) to (Julia’s) skin.” Even though it feels barely there, it’s a surprisingly dramatic look on the award-winning actor’s fingertips.
The nail artist began her career in 2011 as a manicurist for simple nails featured in fashion editorials. When her job assigned her to a more challenging design, she felt like a failure and resolved to learn more techniques at home. Her style is naturally minimalist, which ran contrary to the flow most of the time. Still, she now has a clientele that includes Bella Hadid, Nicole Kidman, and Salma Hayek. Her work has also appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, Allure, and campaigns for Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein, and many other fashion houses.
Her experience has taught her that it’s essential for each artist to find their own identity and style. Reach deep into your life to find the inspiration. Stop chasing the latest trends and do your own ideas.
Lavis Nude Collection
Benjamins on Acrylics for #MaleArt
Here are Ryan Jimenez’s hands wearing slices of $100 notes embedded in acrylic. But he’s not the only influencer that visits Yulenny Garcia in her Bronx salon. Marc Jacobs (yes, the fashion designer) is also her client. For years, this artist has been in love with doing nails, the longer and bolder, the better!
Nail Bros
Here are more celebrity nail designs done by Yulenny Garcia for Marc Jacobs and Ryan Jimenez.
Small Canvas, Big Message
See Harry Styles, Machine Gun Kelly, and Bad Bunny for more #MaleArt on guys who wear stunning manicures. Plus, there’s Jonathan Van Ness, host of Queer Eye and bestselling author. He visits Mei Kawajiri in NYC for playful looks like “the First Wives Club” below with portraits of celebrity divorcees.
Mei moved from Japan to the US over a decade ago and wowed Manhattan as an overnight sensation. Her skill is hard-won from taking part in all-nighters during fashion weeks and building collaborations with fashion houses. And her inspiration comes from all around her, from anime, outfits, everything.
Rihanna Turns Everything She Touches into Gold
Singer, actor, and business maven Rihanna needs no intro. Anyone who follows celebrity nail art knows she wears stunning nails. One of her go-to manicurists is Jenny Longworth, based in London. This artist has taken care of many famous fingertips, from Adele to Jessie J and Harry Styles. Remember Harry’s smiley face manicure? That was Jenny’s work. Her designs also appear in Elle, Vogue, and GQ, and many more places.
Legendary Nails
These tasty cherries literally dripped from the brush of Chaun Legend onto Karrueche Tran’s nails. The Wicked actor proudly wore the artist’s creation for Halloween.
Chaun lives the kind of success story we all dream of having. As a child, he was a refugee living in a Cambodian camp. He immigrated at an early age to the US where many family members were involved in the nail business and invited him to learn. At first it was hard to make enough money, but then Chaun got a lucky break when Kylie Jenner liked his work.
Flaming Fantasy
Musician GloRilla (Gloria Hallelujah Woods) flaunted flaming fingertips courtesy of Coca Michelle (Michelle Nguyen). This nail artist uses any material to her advantage, creating stunning sets for Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B., and other famous souls. Her talent and vision put her on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List.
Conclusion
Can’t get enough of out-of-the-box celebrity nails? We can’t either! Maybe it’s time to secretly try out some of these outrageous looks! It’s can’t hurt to practice on some old press-ons. Better yet, stock up on soft gel tips and customize manicures you can apply in a couple of minutes! Expanding your skill set is an excellent excuse to stock up on new colors and nail art supplies. You’re invited to shop exclusive sales in our store and get free shipping, too!
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https://www.vogue.com/article/nail-files-zola-ganzorigt
https://www.streeters.com/artists/nails/jenny-longworth
https://www.juanalvear.com/nailsbyjuan/bio
https://bronx.news12.com/exclusive-celebrity-nail-artist-of-mueca-beauty-saln-nails-shares-her-story
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