Nail Art

Manicures are an important part of our everyday expression and some of the insanely talented technicians across the globe have found their way into creating their own unique form of artistry. That one cm of squared acrylic is the perfect blank canvas on which we can paint practically anything. This year more than ever, it is all about being playful with beauty and it’s certainly no exception when it comes to your nails. With the many unexpected nail trends, from nail stickers to geometric lines, it seems the bolder the better. But with all these whacky trends, it leaves us wondering where they are deriving from?

It’s the legendary nail techs who are lighting the flame of the viral nail trends we see on our timelines. However, these are not just your average manicurists, they are experts in sculpting and perfecting the fingertips of your favourite A-Listers. Following their designs on Instagram will leave you with infinite inspiration to take to the nail salon with you at your next appointment. Here are our favourite unique designs by the most sought after manicurists in the world.

Chaun legend

These croc skin french tips are by Chaun Legend, the LA-based celebrity nail artist of Kylie Jenner, Cardi B, Zendaya, Hailey Baldwin and more. Chaun swears that painting nails are in his blood. “My aunts and uncles owned nail salons and they were always telling me, ‘You’ll be great at doing nails. You’re pretty artistic.”

Britney Tokyo

Britney Tokyo, is a Japanese nail artist whose designs have taken the internet by storm. Some of her clientele include Ariana Grande, Gigi Hadid, Kim Kardashian and other A-Listers. Britney’s designs are bold, colourful and unique. She is infamous for her glow in the dark designs.

Natalie Minerva

The most reposted nails this week. These epic mod nails were created for Maddy played by Alexa Demi in the grand Euphoria season finale by Natalie Minerva, who says season two is all about paying attention to detail, hence the expressive nail art we have seen throughout the season. Natalie Minerva fire started some major nail trends this year through the show.

Nails by mei

Rosalia Nails By Mei
Instagram @nailsbymei

Nails by Mei is the chic nail artist that everyone is obsessed with. Her forte is maximal nail art and she serves nothing less to her clients who include Dua Lipa, Rosalia and Marc Jacobs.

Coca Michelle

Coca Michelle Nails
Credit of @cocamichelle

Coca Michelle born and raised in East London has been doing nails since the age of six. Her rise to fame began when she was recommended to singer and dancer Teyana Taylor and soon began touring with her. Megan The Stallion is a loyal client of the anime nail artist as well as Cardi-B and Jhene Aiko.

SACCIA

Doja Cat’s go-to nail artist Saccia, started as a mobile nail beautician and rose to fame after meeting celebrity clients through the glam app. She says her speciality is over the top long nails.