Julita Fagan, nail expert, London, UK
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The ‘blush’ nail trend originated in KoreaCredit: @nailsbyzola/instagram
“The ‘clean-girl’ glossy mani, as seen on Jennifer Aniston, is still popular, but slightly more fun is the ‘blush’ or ‘aura’ trend, using matte eyeshadow to create nail art.
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You’ll need an LED lamp to achieve this look at homeCredit: supplied
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«You’ll need a gel lamp, so start with an LED-curable nude base, like Mygel By Mylee Gel Polish in For Your Eyes Only, £8.99. Next, use a fluffy brush to apply a powder eyeshadow to the centre of your nail. Finish with a topcoat like Manucurist Green Flash Top Coat.”
Clayton Hawkins
Hairstylist
Hair maestro Clayton Hawkins got his start in the beauty business by assisting editorial hairstylists shortly after graduating from beauty school in 2014. Known for his comedic wig-wearing posts on Reels and TikTok, the Living Proof ambassador says his top career moment to date was going with high-profile client Olivia Rodrigo to the White House in 2021 “to promote vaccine awareness. Doing her hair during such a unique moment in time felt like I was a tiny part of history.”
CLIENTS Melissa Barrera (a chignon for the premiere of Scream VI), Rachel Zegler, Jennifer Coolidge
TOP 2023 MOMENT Highlights of his year include creating Ashley Park’s gorgeous wavy locks for the Joy Ride premiere. “It just felt like such a classic, timeless moment,” he says.
Tracey Cunningham
Hair Colorist
It’s an L.A. story: Three decades ago, Tracey Cunningham started as Bette Midler’s nanny and is now considered the town’s top colorist with the roster to prove it (new clients are via referral only). The self-professed workaholic co-owns Beverly Hills salon Mèche, flies globally for touch-ups, is an ambassador for Olaplex and Redken, and authored 2021’s True Color: The Essential Hair Color Handbook, which features her famous clientele. Dakota Johnson — who met Cunningham as a girl when her mother Melanie Griffith “started seeing Tracey for hair color in 1996” — tells THR that “Tracey’s talent and expertise will forever confound me. She’s really a magical artist scientist. I will show her a photo, or I will use descriptions that make no sense like ‘dusty roasted milk’ or something ridiculous and she absolutely nails it every time with really no confusion, stress, or fuss.”
CLIENTS Johnson, Emma Stone, Riley Keough, Halle Berry, Zoey Deutch, Maya Rudolph
TOP 2023 MOMENT Taking Aubrey Plaza blond for Francis Ford Coppola’s upcoming Megalopolis. The director requested “a very specific butter golden hue,” recalls Cunningham. “You really have to pinch yourself when Francis Ford Coppola approves of your work.”
Alina Hoyo
- @alinahoyonailartist
- IG Followers: 299K
Alina Hoyo is a nail artist who runs her brand, “Hola Hola by Alina Hoyo,” which offers nail supplies and nail art services. She is also the founder of a nail academy where she teaches aspiring nail technicians. Additionally, Alina is associated with the brand “Ugly Duckling Nails.”
As a nail artist, Alina creates unique and innovative nail art designs that incorporate various techniques and styles. She is known for her attention to detail and ability to create intricate, eye-catching designs. Through her brand and academy, Alina aims to share her passion for nail art and help others learn the skills and techniques to create beautiful, long-lasting nail designs.
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Daniel Martin
Makeup Artist
Daniel Martin
Courtesy of Bartosz Jankowski
NYC-based Daniel Martin’s top two career moments in his two decades as a pro are doing Meghan Markle’s wedding makeup in 2018 and becoming the first Asian American global director of artistry at a beauty brand (Tatcha). Highlights of his 2023 include an invitation from Vice President Kamala Harris to visit the White House to celebrate Pride Month. “I recently had the opportunity to work with supermodel icon Cindy Crawford for the Albie Awards in New York,” adds Martin. “Ironically enough, it was her show House Of Style in the early 1990s that introduced me to the world of backstage runway makeup! My time with her was both momentous and nostalgic and I was so grateful for the opportunity.”
CLIENTS Greta Gerwig, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ali Wong, Cindy Crawford, Dakota Johnson (at the Toronto International Film Festival), Instagram’s Eva Chen (Met Gala)
Совет Исаака Моисеевича
Долорес родилась в 1936 году в Баку, а испанское имя у нее в честь Долорес Ибаррури, революционерки из Мадрида. Маленькая Долорес Гургеновна Тертерян мечтала об искусстве. В их семье все жили театром и музыкой: мама училась в консерватории, отец руководил концертно-театральным объединением, сестра и двоюродные братья ходили в музыкальную школу.
Долорес хотела стать актрисой, но думала, что ее внешность и 148 сантиметров роста не подходят для театральной сцены. После школы подала документы в ГИТИС на режиссерский, там набирал курс Леонид Баратов, режиссер Большого театра. Успешно прошла собеседование, пришла на первый экзамен… и в этот же день Баратов разбился в аварии, на три месяца попал в больницу — конечно, ему было не до курса.
Мама Долорес, Тамара, расстроилась от этих новостей сильнее дочери. Пришла на маникюр в парикмахерскую к Исааку Моисеевичу, старому знакомому, рассказала ему все. Исаак Моисеевич внимательно выслушал постоянную клиентку, посочувствовал Баратову, а потом сказал, что ГИТИС — это, конечно, хорошо, но!
«Хотите, чтобы ваша дочь всегда могла заработать на хлеб с маслом? Отдавайте ее мне, выучу на парикмахера», — предложил он. Так Долорес начала учебу на бытовом комбинате № 2.
Balletcore
The balletcore aesthetic grew even bigger over 2023, bringing with it soft pinks, bow details and silky finishes, and its set to continue into 2024. “If 2023 was all about Barbiecore, 2024 takes it to Balletcore,» confirms Tinu. “Think subtle and creamy pinks, frosted nudes, and milky whites in short, clean shapes,” she says.
Michelle agrees. “Balletcore nails are the easiest trend to wear, they suit every skin tone and they don’t show up much if you get a chip,” she says. “It includes every shade of sheer pink, but my all time favourites include Essie Sugar Daddy and Mademoiselle,” she adds, before pointing out that celebrity fans of this look include Dua Lipa, Georgia May Jagger and Charli XCX.
But beyond a pretty ballet pink base, this trend has room for some personalisation. “We will see an upgrade to the trend in 2024, with baroque embellishments, a glazed finish, and tiny adornments like bows, flowers, and gems,” says Tinu. We especially love glazed finish that nods to the silky pink of ballet slippers.
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Kara Yoshimoto Bua
Makeup Artist
Kara Yoshimoto Bua with Elizabeth Banks
Christian Högstedt
Kara Yoshimoto Bua, a native of Santa Cruz, California, wasted no time exploring varied interests during childhood as she studied animals, nature, spirituality, music and art before getting “deeply inspired” in the height of the goth, punk, acid jazz and new wave music scenes during the ‘80s. Gigs after high school graduation working behind the makeup counter in department stores led to collaborations with local photographers which in turn led to doing glam for commercial and theatrical headshots. Soon she was studying under high fashion makeup artist Frank Armstrong, and after she outgrew the San Francisco scene, she moved to Los Angeles, where one of her first celebrity jobs was doing makeup for Friends superstars Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox for the Fire & Ice Ball in 2000. “They were the loveliest intro to the celebrity world,” says Yoshimoto Bua, who is now a Chanel ambassador.
CLIENTS Marion Cotillard, Elizabeth Banks, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Biel, Saoirse Ronan, Leonardo DiCaprio
Misha Shahzada
Makeup Artist (Rising Star)
Misha Shahzada
Courtesy of subject
“The best moment of my career was when I was able to quit my full-time job in finance and transition from doing makeup part time to full time ,” says Misha Shahzada, who calls the late makeup artist Allan Snyder an inspiration. “Not only because of the beautiful and iconic work he did with Marilyn Monroe but also because of the incredibly trusting relationship they had.” Her client Lola Tung (star of Prime Video’s The Summer I Turned Pretty) tells THR that she first saw Shahzada’s work on Instagram: “I immediately drawn to her beautiful, fresh, elegant makeup looks — so many looks, so simple yet so beautiful.”
CLIENTS Lola Tung, Emma Stone, Havana Rose Liu, Mia Goth
Carolina Lopez Roque, nail salon founder, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Classic red is making a comebackCredit: @themaniclub/instagram
“I’ve seen a decline in demand for bold and colourful nail art. Instead, people are opting for elegant, minimalist designs that work with every outfit.
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This year, simplistic nail designs will be popularCredit: supplied
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«Right now, the most popular shade is red – Gucci Vernis À Ongles Nail Polish in 025 Goldie Red, is similar to the shade Dua Lipa wore to the Golden Globes last month.
«Apply 14 Day Mani Cuticle Oil, each night to prevent chipping. I also predict almond-shaped nails, which Jennifer Lopez has worn for years, will be huge. They’re easier to maintain than square-shaped nails.”
Julita Fagan, nail expert, London, UK
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The ‘blush’ nail trend originated in KoreaCredit: @nailsbyzola/instagram
“The ‘clean-girl’ glossy mani, as seen on Jennifer Aniston, is still popular, but slightly more fun is the ‘blush’ or ‘aura’ trend, using matte eyeshadow to create nail art.
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You’ll need an LED lamp to achieve this look at homeCredit: supplied
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«You’ll need a gel lamp, so start with an LED-curable nude base, like Mygel By Mylee Gel Polish in For Your Eyes Only, £8.99. Next, use a fluffy brush to apply a powder eyeshadow to the centre of your nail. Finish with a topcoat like Manucurist Green Flash Top Coat.”
Mei Kawajiri
- @nailsbymei
- IG Followers: 349K
Nails by Mei is a Japanese nail artist and nail art influencer based in New York City, known for her intricate and creative nail art designs. She has gained a significant following on social media platforms like Instagram, where she showcases her latest works of art.
Mei has worked with various high-profile clients, including celebrities like Bella Hadid, Ariana Grande, and Dua Lipa, as well as fashion and beauty brands like Chanel and Glossier. She is known for her attention to detail and ability to create unique and personalized designs that reflect the individuality of each client.
In addition to her work as a nail artist, Nails by Mei is also an entrepreneur and business owner. She operates her nail salon in the trendy SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan, where she provides her signature nail services to clients.
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Shade layering
Layering your polish shades is becoming quite the trend—and it’s hit the big time in 2024. In fact, I ended up doing it for the first time at my last manicure appointment. When I realised there wasn’t a shade quite what I wanted, my manicurist suggested I layer two colours to achieve my desired look, and it worked.
Manicurist says, «We’ve started to see polish layering a lot, which I think will continue into 2024. With more and more techs experimenting with different shades, I think we will see a lot of ‘custom mixes’ from our favourite, iconic brand shades. If your tech doesn’t have the shade you want, they may just make it for you! Start with the darker of the two shades and experiment with what looks good by swapping out what shade goes over the top! I love a black like ‘Liquorice’ from Biosculpture layered with a true red such as ‘Night At The Opera’.»
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Yusef
Hairstylist
Yusef
Courtesy of Sekou Luke
Since 2009, Yusef has kept Rihanna’s hair in the headlines. This year was no different, with awards shows, the Super Bowl, Louis Vuitton and Fenty x Puma campaigns as well as a March British Vogue cover. (He’s the first Black hairstylist to have more than 10 Vogue covers.) Yusef continues to expand his The Y by Yusef styling tools line and has a partnership with haircare brand K18.
CLIENTS Rihanna, Issa Rae, Duckie Thot
TOP 2023 MOMENT Rihanna at the Golden Globes. “We wanted to have something super strong to play off the Wakanda theme of the night,” he says. “It was very graphic with a soft touch — the pin curl in the front. That was the icing.”
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Chris Appleton
Hairstylist
Kim Kardashian and Chris Appleton at The Daily Front Row’s Fashion Los Angeles Awards.
Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Daily Front Row
Thanks to his well-honed ability to work with wigs, extensions and color, Chris Appleton has become an essential glam squad member to those who require variety and visibility. You don’t book Appleton if you want understated. Aside from posting photos of his uber-famous clientele for his 4 million Instagram followers, Appleton is the creative director for Color Wow, an ambassador for Shark Beauty and does Drew Barrymore’s hair for her eponymous show. He’s also a newlywed: loyal client Kim Kardashian officiated his April nuptials to The White Lotus actor Lukas Gage.
CLIENTS Kim Kardashian, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Lopez, Dua Lipa
Комбинат № 2
Долорес говорила: «Поле красоты, которое мы создали…» Это правда. До нее никакого «поля красоты» в нашей стране не было, а парикмахерские входили в банно-прачечную отрасль советской промышленности.
Она примерно год скрывала от первого мужа свою профессию — было стыдно. Творческий путь будущей королевы русской прически начинался в бане на Разгуляе, в бытовом комбинате № 2, где ползали тараканы и могла прошмыгнуть крыса.
На первых порах Долорес мыла головы, морщась от брезгливости, и не верила, что это происходит с ней. Она всегда думала, что будет заниматься искусством, она успешно прошла собеседование в ГИТИС — зачем? Чтобы накручивать чужие волосы на железные бигуди резиночками от трусов?
«Раиса Максимовна, нет!»
Началась перестройка, к Долорес пришла Раиса Горбачева: «Все модное для жен членов Политбюро считалось неприличным, и приученный к этому советский народ ненавидел Раису Максимовну за то, что она модная. А она стала одеваться у Зайцева, делать прически у меня».
Долорес очень нравилась Раиса, она уважала ее за красивую прическу — большое дело, женщины всегда берут пример с первой леди! Но в личные парикмахеры к Горбачевой она не пошла. Раиса приняла отказ нормально: «Долорес творческий человек, конечно, она не хочет быть моей обслугой».
В 1990-х Долорес убедила правительство Москвы отдать ей два аварийных здания на Старом Арбате. Убедила немецкую компанию Wella стать ее партнерами. Так появился самый современный в стране салон «Велла-Долорес». Через несколько лет она так его перестроила, что люди приезжали просто посмотреть на это чудо.
Стеклянные потолки, театральная люстра ручной работы, стеклянный лифт, роскошные интерьеры, море живых цветов и живая музыка до последнего клиента. Так она видела место, где работают с красотой и над красотой.
Chris McMillan
Hairstylist
Decades have passed since Chris McMillan created “The Rachel” for Jennifer Aniston, but he’s still quick to credit her as his perpetual inspiration, professionally and personally. “I mimic everything she does,” he says. This year, he describes his proudest achievement as helping his fellow stylists supplement their income with opportunities at Beverly Hills’ Chris McMillan Salon in a tough strike environment. “Esteemable acts create self-esteem,” he says.
CLIENTS Selma Blair, Mariska Hargitay, Michelle Pfeiffer
TOP 2023 MOMENT He calls Michelle Williams’ “boy cut” for the Oscars an example of “no-hair hair,” inspired by his current obsession with relatable aesthetics and his enduring belief that “everyone can be sexy and cute.”
Etienne Ortega
Makeup Artist & Hairstylist
Etienne Ortega
Courtesy of subject
Makeup artist and hairstylist Etienne Ortega credits Instagram for his success, noting that high-profile clients such as Kim Kardashian might not have discovered him were it not for the platform. This year, he leveraged his more than 549,000 followers to help launch a beauty school called the Maestro Workshop and discovered a new passion in the process. “The way I’ve been able to connect with students has made me realize how much I love teaching,” he says. Ortega also has a freshly minted partnership with Givenchy Beauty.
CLIENTS Christina Aguilera, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Kris Jenner, Demi Lovato, Kali Uchis
Neal Farinah
Hairstylist
Neal Farinah
Courtesy of Neal Farinah
Neal Farinah, who has more than 200k followers on Instagram, is Beyoncé’s longtime hairstylist, having worked with her on the world tours for The Mrs. Carter Show, On The Run and Renaissance, as well as various cover shoots. Originally from Trinidad before moving to Brooklyn as a teen, he also operates a self-titled NYC salon, which he opened in 2001. The one thing that I don’t do as a hairstylist — and people will be like ‘No, you’re full of shit’ — but truly, I don’t use a lot of products,” Farinah told Elle in 2018. “One, because I don’t want to confine the hair. The thing people don’t understand is that when you start using a million products, you confine the hair. I think hair should be beautiful, blown, carefree, and magical.”
CLIENTS Beyoncé
Adir Abergel
Hairstylist
Jennifer Garner and Adir Abergel
Charley Gallay/Getty Images
Adir Abergel has been setting trends since he was a 16-year-old working under the iconic hairdresser Arthur Johns. Though he’s created major moments — his favorites include a bowl cut sculpted on Charlize Theron, Jane Birkin bangs snipped for Anne Hathaway and his recent work with Kristen Stewart for Chanel — Abergel considers the longstanding relationships with clients the highlight of career. “The women sitting in my chair have always been a huge inspiration,” he says. Beyond the salon, he serves as creative director of the biotech hair repair brand Virtue Labs.
CLIENTS Jessica Biel, Marion Cotillard, Jennifer Garner, Ariana DeBose, Vanessa Kirby, Jared Leto
Hung Vanngo
Makeup Artist
Hung Vanngo
Courtesy of Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello
Hung Vanngo‘s skill in creating glam bombshell looks with pouty lips and intense eyes keep him in demand with Hollywood’s A-list. And his behind-the-scenes pics and video tutorials keep his 4.1 million Instagram followers tuned in. For this year’s Met Gala, he prepped no less than four clients: Karlie Kloss, Cara Delevingne, Devon Aoki and Julia Garner (in Gucci Beauty products including the Palette de Beauté Quatuor Eyeshadow Palette in Summerina Brown.
CLIENTS Jennifer Lawrence, Selena Gomez, Shailene Woodley, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Katie Holmes, Elsa Hosk
Steph Stone
- @stephstonenails
- IG Followers: 201K
Stephanie Stone is a nail artist in Los Angeles, known for her unique nail designs. She has gained a significant following on social media platforms like Instagram, where she shares her latest works of art.
Stephanie Stone has worked with high-profile clients, including celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Selena Gomez, and Demi Lovato. She is known for her attention to detail and ability to create intricate and personalized designs that reflect the individuality of each client. Stephanie Stone is also a passionate advocate for wellness and sustainability. She often incorporates these values into her nail art designs, using eco-friendly and cruelty-free products whenever possible.
Crafting Natalia’s Identity through Nail Art
Natalia’s journey into the world of nail art began with a simple desire—to create designs that resonated with her identity. «When I started doing nails, I dreamt of making designs that identified with me,» she shares. Her signature style, featuring intricate drawings of eyes on nails, was born from this dream. This choice of niche within the nail art community has not only set her apart but also allowed her to express her creativity freely and distinctly.
Going Viral Unexpectedly
Every artist has that one moment, a turning point that changes everything. For Natalia, it was an unexpected viral success. «I always remember using my sister as a model for my designs. There was this one design with many different drawings—I wasn’t too fond of it, but I decided to upload it anyway. To my surprise, it went viral in a matter of minutes.» This moment of serendipity significantly boosted the visibility of her nail art creations, proving that sometimes, the unexpected can lead to new opportunities.
Elegant and bold manicures
With almost 400 posts and over 150K followers on Instagram, @universenails18 page is filled with fantastic nail art designs and positive comments from other nail enthusiasts from the online community.
From her staple eye manicures that would complete any festival look, to seasonal nail illustrations for the most celebrated times of the year, her artistry has gathered many fans. Natalia’s hand-drawn designs showcase creativity, talent, dedication and precision.
Natalia’s Collab with MoYou London
A highlight in Natalia’s career came when MoYou London invited her for a collaboration. MoYou gave her the opportunity to create a set of three manicure designs, which were then turned into gel nail strips and marketed by the MoYou London brand. They portray the wide range of styles and aesthetics that @universenails18 is famous for. Check them out!
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«Do things with a lot of love.»
Natalia Ortega Moreno
Advice for Aspiring Nail Artists from @universenails18
For those looking to carve out their own space in the nail art world, Natalia offers words of wisdom grounded in her own experiences. «Do things with a lot of love,» she expresses. When you love what you do, the time and effort you put into it feels rewarding. She also added that her nail artist career is founded on patience, discipline, and love and that every artist should have that. There is no denying the power of a strong social media presence also helps to showcase your work to a wider audience and make connections that wouldn’t have been possible otherwise.
Vampy Hues
We’ve seen a grunge-goth aesthetic come to the forefront—just look at Naomi Campbell’s new side-swept bangs or the slept in makeup at Tibi’s runway show. Nails, unsurprisingly, are following suit. “The classic hue of the 90’s is back,” says Rita Remark, Essie’s Global Lead Educator. “It’s not quite black, and not quite red, but deep vampy nails are the perfect complement to cooler, moody weather.”
You’ll want a black or brown shade with a hint of crimson or violet peaking through. “This complements all skin tones and is both stylish and timeless,” adds celebrity nail artist and founder of JINSOON Jin Soon Choi. “It is a great way to add a touch of sophistication to your fall wardrobe.” In fact, the brand was responsible for a similar look at Michael Kors Fall 2023 and Brandon Maxwell earlier this month.
Essie Nail Polish in Wicked
JinSoon Laquer in Audacity
Dana Boyer
Hairstylist (Rising Star)
“Technically my career began in 2006, but my mom will tell you I’ve been cutting hair off dolls since I was a kid!” says Dana Boyer, who worked assisting hairstylist Rudi Lewis when she was starting out. Boyer tells THR that the ongoing actors’ strike has had an impact on work this year: “There are less opportunities for work. I have been very, very fortunate to have regular clients who are either promoting music right now or attending non-promotional events. I have always maintained a fair number of ad clients and that also keeps me going in between personal clients.”
CLIENTS The Summer I Turned Pretty‘s Lola Tung, Mean Girls‘ Reneé Rapp
TOP 2023 MOMENT Hitting New York Fashion Week with Tung. “It felt like we were really inspired to elevate each look every day,” says Boyer. “I think last season we got such positive feedback, so we felt really inspired to up the ante this time!” Adds Tung, “Dana is able to go with the flow so well and create something so beautiful on the spot. Even when we are deciding at the last minute what the look will be, she will always crush it.”
Jewel Textures
Hailey Beiber’s nail influence persists—the chrome and diamond dustings are only getting more powerful over the next few months. “We’ll be seeing a lot more texture and depth in our polish,” notes Remark. “Shifting iridescent, chrome, and frost are all back.”
The twist you’ll see on the trend this season? Creamy polish shades are tantamount. Seek out hues that appear to have a milky white undertone. If you can’t seem to locate the perfect shade—make your own. Mix CND’s Studio White or OPI’s Alpine Snow with a hue of your choice.
Le Mini Macaron Le Blazed Chrome Nail Powder & Gel Topcoat Set
Tenoverten Nail Polish in Shimmer
Kim Truong, celebrity nail artist, Los Angeles, USA
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The ‘dark academia’ trend will see the rise of dark, grungy coloursCredit: @14_day_manicure/Instagram
“A lot of trends come from a talented nail tech experimenting behind the scenes. All the design needs is to then get spotted on the right name for it to shoot to popularity.
«The ’dark academia’ vibe has already influenced fashion and make-up, so I think it will also make its way into 2024’s nail trends – brace yourself for the rise of deep burgundy, matte black and gritty purple, as seen recently on Margot Robbie and Rihanna.
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Deep, dark purples will be everywhere this yearCredit: Nailberry
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«Recreating this at home is easy – just choose your favourite dark, moody polish, like Nailberry Oxygenated Nail Lacquer, and get painting.”
Nikki Nelms
Hairstylist
Nikki Nelms
Courtesy of subject
Nikki Nelms‘ range goes from super-creative looks that go viral (see: Janelle Monáe with googly eyes set in space buns a few years back) to big-screen standouts, including Yara Shahidi in this year’s Peter Pan & Wendy; Zoë Kravitz in 2022’s The Batman and Jurnee Smollett in 2020’s Birds of Prey, for which she received a Make-up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Award. ” I don’t know if there is a specific year that I became a hairstylist. I’ve always been a hair stylist,” Nelms tells THR. “I remember doing my friends’, family and even teachers’ hair in grade school. I even skipped my senior prom to do girls’ hair for the night. I always felt like I never really chose hairstyling, it chose me.”
CLIENTS Monáe, Yara Shahidi, Serena Williams, Zoë Kravitz, Tems
Bright and bold
If you’re bored of the milky manicure trend, Alyx has good news for you – brights are making a comeback, too. «For the last two years we’ve had a frenzy of sheer, barely-there manicures (which will definitely still be around), but I think the return of the bold nail will happen next year,» she says.
While oud nails and super-dark colours are having their moment right now (it’s winter, after all), brights are finding their place in 2024, too. «Everyone likes a dark nail in the winter but think cobalt blue for late winter, a cherry pink for early spring and lemon yellow in the summer. If you’re scared to have a bright shade, try it on a shorter nail—this always gives a nice balance without looking too much,» she adds.
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Nidia
- @nailbrew
- IG Followers: 14.4K
Nail art influencers always leave their comfort zones to create trendy designs. Nidia is a small digital creator and gel nail artist based in LA. She creates and shares content related to nail art on her social media channels, showcasing her skills and unique designs. Nidia is known for creating bold, colorful nail designs with ombre, glitter, and intricate details.
In addition to creating nail art, Nidia also provides opportunities for other nail artists by offering nail artist tables for rent. This allows other artists to showcase their skills and build their businesses while contributing to the nail art community. Nidia is among the many nail art influencers who love the community and her craftsmanship.