Done, guyliner - when it comes to the latest trend in male
beauty, nail art is where it is. Whether soaked or chipped, glued or stamped,
creative "messengers" are everywhere, from the cheeky grinning faces
that Harry Styles sports to the eye-catching glitter of Lil Nas X's jewel
encrusted numbers. And with Boy Chanel, Lil Yachty and Machine Gun Kelly
throwing polish thinking of men is a trend that won't be going away anytime
soon.
"Men who wore nail polish were once associated with
some kind of subculture (emos, punks, drag queens, etc.), but nowadays anyone
can use it," explains famous nail artist Leighton Denny, among whose
clients famous is Kate. Moss, Penelope Cruz and Adele. "Just scroll down
on Instagram or TikTok and you will see a lot of men wearing nail polish
now." There are even full Insta accounts, like, dedicated to trending.
Denny attributes this to a grouping of shifting gender
norms (people are much less concerned with what is considered masculine and
feminine these days),
boredom (zippers have
given men a chance to play with polish), and High-profile celebrities sporting
painted nails, which it does It's okay for men to play with polish.
“Women have always known that having nice, attractive nails
can give you more confidence and make you happier when exposed, so why
shouldn't men get involved? "he he says he. Why not? So he knows the men,
past and present, who put the" man "in a manicure.
Lil Nas X
Both a fan of nail art and defying gender stereotypes, LGBTQ
+ rapper Lil Nas X's claws rival those of any woman in his field (scary, Cardi
B). The cutting edge polish came when a diamond encrusted manicure was gifted
for her 22nd anniversary. Intended by David Tamargo of Alligator Jesus, each
jeweled nail had a gemstone value, proving that when it comes to nail art,
diamonds are definitely a child's best friend.
David david
This year's Eurovision Song Contest winner, Damiano David,
22, of Italian band Måneskin, not only recorded worldwide hits, but quickly
became a style icon thanks in part to his love. by nail polish. His performance
of the winning song "Zitti e buoni" brought the trend to a worldwide
audience of 183 million people. How is that of influence?
Billy porter
Like the sharp Pray Tell MC in Pose, Porter knows a thing
about shadow. But when it comes to nail elegance, it's all nearby nuances,
plural. From Day-Glo yellow to jaw-dropping silver adorned with Swarovski
crystals, the 51-year-old Porter has spent the past few years pointing out the
conventional at every opportunity. And a nicely decorated finger is too.
Harry Styles
If you need a moral in how nail art can be a talking point,
an icebreaker, and a promotional tool, take a look at Hazza. From the smiley
faces that make headlines to the nail art that spelled the name of his Fine
Line album in watermelon nail polish to promote "Watermelon Sugar,"
his nails still work.
Freddie mercury
A showman to his fingertips (literally), the frontman of
Queen was as fond of black polish as he was of tight leotards back then. A
staple of the 1970s rock star, Freddie Mercury's nervousness bolstered the
band's credibility, but when he swapped the black polish for pink and appeared
on the "I Want to Break Free" promo 10 years later, this effectively
ended Queen's career in the United States. times.
Jared Leto
The actor, musician, and coat lover, who never shies away
from a flashy fashion look (lace capes, rascals, fake heads, he's sported them
all), has one of the most enviable wardrobes, not to mention the most colorful,
in the market. planet. . Which could explain why, when he gets polished, he
underrated and underrated himself, so as not to damage the main event.
Lil yachty
Lil Yachty is so tired of painting his nails that he
compares it to a haircut. "It's impartial my thing, you know?" he
told the Washington Post. He even launched his own unisex nail polish brand,
Crete. He did his best to make the polish suitable for men - it dries quickly,
comes in three easy-to-use colors (black, white, and gray), and is housed in
pen-shaped dispensers.
Machine Gun Kelly