We’ve all been there. You’re at the nail salon, either standing in front of the wall o’ nail polish, rifling through the keychain-like plastic swatches, or perusing the book of shades (you know you’re in a really fancy salon when they’ve got a rococo hardcover catalog of nail polish samples), and you’re immobilized with ambivalence. … Read more
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Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. It’s like what Elle Woods said: summer gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don’t kill the vibe — they just don’t. (Or something like that.) The same thing applies to the … Read more
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As the conversations around beauty have evolved, so have the people who are actively claiming their places in the beauty community. From the rise of acne advocates to the normalization of traditional face tattoos in media, what was once an intentionally exclusive community has grown to include people from all walks of life. Nowhere is … Read more
Happy Cowboy Carter day! The new Beyoncé album is officially upon us, and to celebrate, why not follow Bey’s lead and enjoy a delicious bowl of spaghetti (or is it “SPAGHETTII?”) with an equally photogenic manicure? Beyoncé dropped the instantly iconic photo on March 28, one day before Cowboy Carter‘s release date. In the pic, … Read more
Beyoncé is in her cowgirl era, and she’s got a manicure to match. We’re just a few days out from the release of her forthcoming album, Cowboy Carter, and in true Virgo fashion, the musician has thought of every single detail, including her nails. We couldn’t help but notice that she’s been particularly loyal to … Read more
Saweetie’s new nails have me in a summer state of mind. The rapper’s latest set conjures up visions of bright aqua blue swimming pools and I want to dive right into those aquatic shades. Saweetie gave us a glimpse at her new manicure via Instagram Stories and Reels, showing off her signature long stiletto nails … Read more
In the early ‘80s, Jellies were the shoe of the moment. In the ‘90s, the rainbow-colored sandals came back into fashion. And just last year there was yet another resurgence. There’s a pattern of nostalgia here — the same one that’s happened on our nails. Right now, jelly nails — with the same translucent concept … Read more
I really thought Hailey Bieber’s glazed donut nails had loosened their hold on me — and the trend cycle in general — but I was so wrong. I still love them, and it seems like Bieber does too, because she’s back with a 2.0 version of the viral mani. Though Bieber had briefly moved away … Read more
Last year, I reconnected with half of my family after 17 years. Some backstory: I’m a first generation American; half Mexican and half Ethiopian. My parents split up when I was around five, and sadly I didn’t stay in touch with my father’s side; my Ethiopian family. When we reconciled last year, I felt closer … Read more
There are things I associate with Cardi B before long nails — but not many. For as long as she’s been a superstar, the rapper has consistently worn extravagant, lengthy manicures that I, for one, do not have the skills to navigate. In just 2023 alone, we wrote about her nails multiple times, and each … Read more
