Manicure for the very brave: nails with 3D eyes, piercings and futuristic patterns

Some manicurists prefer to follow the familiar path, creating classic designs. And this is quite justified given the demand. For example, red is still the most popular shade of manicure in Russia. Not only straight, but also other variations – a jacket with a red “smile” or reverse (moon) of the same color. Shades of pink are also common (we’ve just talked about this trend) and not just pastels and nudes, but neon as well.

But there are other manicure masters (they can be safely called nail artists) who go beyond the usual, who look for and create in it their own recognizable styles, be it cosmic motifs or variations on the theme of nature. Often their work is distinguished by a large number of 3D elements, unusual shapes and lengths of nails, and the inclusion of everyday objects in the design. Such a manicure on the verge of art is rarely worn in everyday life, but still some people succeed. Examples of stars include Julia Fox, Barbie Ferreira, Megan T Stallion and others. If you’re brave enough, it’s time to dive into the world of fancy nail art.

Taichi Yamane

Created by Taichi Yamane, a self-taught Tokyo schoolgirl, the designs are easily recognizable. His style combines whimsical shapes, pastel translucent and sometimes bright neon hues, somewhat cartoonish and even household items. One manicure can be compared with miniature flowers that sprout directly from the nails, the other with hanging keys like piercing, and the third simply with unknown space objects.

In an interview with British magazine Dazed, Yamane said: “When I can’t think of anything, I just lay a foundation and see what happens. I always try to find a balance between insanity and sophistication. I really appreciate the latter when it comes to nail design. ”

Text Dallas

The work of nail artist Texto Dallas and a part-time member of the rap duo TelerRaptor can be found in the music group’s clips. Their designs are a fantasy of what our hands would look like if nails were replaced with something else. In the artist’s understanding, the fingers can continue into sharp long claws, similar to tentacles, blades, muzzles, and even extra eyes.

Juan Alvear

Julia Fox’s curved chrome nails, Rosalia’s gold nails and Brazilian model Isabelle Bemeke’s manicure at the Met Gala 2022 are the inventions of nail designer Juan Alvear.

The modern artist began experimenting with nail art in her first year at university, drawing on her knowledge of architecture and art, and then transferred them to manicure. Their futuristic designs feature elements of the grotesque (extreme length) and performance (theatre nail tips). Wearing these will only work on the red carpet or photo shoot, but certainly not longer than a few hours.

mei kawajiri

Moving to New York, Japanese Mei Kawajiri began doing manicures for Gucci, Carine Roitfeld shows and delighting Gigi Hadid, Dua Lipu, Iris Lowe and other Hollywood stars with new designs. Its corporate identity is almost always accompanied by Asian manicure – watercolor translucent or glossy “jelly” shades and convex drawings.

By the way, she came up with a “manicure in quarantine”, putting a coating on the gloves. The idea was immediately picked up by fashionistas around the world.

Jara Itzel

Spanish visual artist Jara Itzekl has no Hollywood clientele yet (but that’s just for now), but he has a recognizable style. You can collect all the manicure trends on your ten fingers, decorating them with colorful Haribo bears or Hello Kitty figures, but this “bust” will look fashionable. Or, conversely, depict convex spots, drops and tentacles on bare nails. Such a manicure will suit the summer casual look, so take note.