Pop art nails are trending on social media. A professional manicurist breaks down the trend here.
From « shadow french » manicures to aura nails, fun nail art has been having a moment. An intricate manicure can act as a form of self-expression and creativity, and that is especially true of the latest trend hitting our feeds. Enter: « pop art » nails.
Ahead, an industry expert explains what pop art nails are, where the trend started, and how to get the look.
Julie Kandalec is a celebrity manicurist based in New York City.
Inspired by the 1950s Pop Art movement and comic books, the look involves a colorful, cartoon-like effect that jumps out at you. « This is a super new trend », Kandalec tells PS. « It’s not as classic as red nails or the glazed-donut trend, but it’s still very fun to look at. »
Not only are pop art nails particularly eye-catching, but they’re also getting more popular because of how versatile they are. « The comic book nail technique can be done on all types and shapes of nails », Kandalec says. « This is one of the main reasons why it’s trending. It looks good on pretty much everyone. »
While pop art nail designs look complex, they aren’t as difficult to achieve as they seem. « The most important thing is to get a really good brush », Kandalec says.
