Halle Bailey’s nails could honestly be made of pure gold, they’re that shiny and metallic. The actor and singer was drenched in golden tones for the 2024 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles, starting with her molten gold manicure. Bailey, who presented at the awards show, looked like a summer goddess in a black minidress with … Read more
When I saw Megan Thee Stallion’s latest manicure, visions of colorful, retro-inspired fashions and home trends swirled through my head—namely the iconic lava lamp. If you grew up in the ‘90s like I did, you probably owned or coveted a lava lamp—the design had a comeback in the ‘90s-does-’70s era—and while Megan’s manicure doesn’t look … Read more
When it comes to her nails, Zendaya likes to keep things simple. Given that the star is frequently changing from one couture archival look to another while on a press tour, she needs a manicure that can keep up, and a subtle French tip or milky pink usually does the job of looking pretty without … Read more
When Saweetie shares a pic of her nails, we pay very close attention. The “Nani” rapper is famous for her intricate nail art, designed with manicurist Temeka Jackson—so much so that one of her sets is literally in the Grammy Museum. (Now that’s iconic.) To celebrate her birthday in early July, Saweetie opted for a … Read more
The red carpet at the BET Awards never fails to serve up the best beauty inspiration and the 2024 installment was no exception. Taraji P. Henson was back for another year of hosting duties looking like a golden goddess with blonde highlights and a metallic, molten gold manicure, and stars like Victoria Monét, Ice Spice, … Read more
Oh no! There’s a worm on Kylie Jenner‘s nail! OK, not literally, but Jenner does have teeny tiny nail art bugs crawling all over her latest manicure, and it’s much cuter than it sounds—even if you’re terrified of insects. (These bugs are sweet, not scary, trust me.) Jenner doesn’t typically do nail art these days, … Read more
“The Russian manicure is a technique known for its detailed cuticle work and precise polish application,” says manicurist Mazz Hanna, who explains that the process involves a heavy focus on perfect cuticle work. “It is best for individuals who appreciate meticulous nail care and prefer less frequent salon visits.” As the name suggests, the manicure … Read more
Cardi B just transformed herself into a giant flower. The rapper got all glammed up for the Marc Jacobs fall 2024 runway show in New York City in a ’60s-inspired purple bubble dress reminiscent of iris petals in bloom with a beehive updo and extra-long petal pink manicure to match. The theme of Jacobs’s show … Read more
This year has seen the nail art pendulum swing in an extremely low-key direction, with celebrities almost universally opting for nearly naked nails and more muted colors lately. But for someone who has historically gone super colorful and textured with her manicures, Megan Thee Stallion’s take on subtlety is still pretty bold compared to others. … Read more
Taraji P. Henson was back in action for her third year of hosting the BET Awards, and with that came a plethora of glam changes. Henson and her team, including hairstylist Tym Wallace, makeup artist Saisha Beecham, and manicurist Temeka Jackson, were busy backstage changing up the actor’s looks again and again throughout the night, … Read more
