What is the new trend of “evil nail art”?
Wouldn't it be boring if manicures were all about exquisite beauty? Instead of enduring the same old templated manicures, why not follow your manicurist and open up your imagination?
Lately, nail artists on Instagram seem to have collectively discovered a rather unorthodox method for finding inspiration: they're taking small moments from everyday life and applying them directly to their nails, creating a truly exhilarating re-creation.
For example, @y_yjenny, a nail artist popular among Korean idols, embodies this creative style. She regularly clients Minnie from i-dle and Nayeon from Twice.
It's hard to pinpoint the specific style of this look, but you can tell it's the only one of its kind in the world. This style of creation is known as "Omakase Nails" in Korea.
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Deconstruction of Fashion Elements Inspiration
Drawing style inspiration from our favorite fashion designers no longer seems to be enough; it's time to ask them for advice on nail art.
Lately, there's been a trend in South Korea to draw inspiration from runways for nail art. This approach of extracting and integrating unique design elements onto the nails can enhance the overall look, making it possible for anyone to become a wild spokesperson.
This nail art trend was actually first seen on the red carpet at the 2025 Met Gala.
To complement Lisa's look and pay tribute to the late designer, nail artist Juan Alvear created a three-dimensional Louis Vuitton monogram manicure. Juan explained, "I drew inspiration from Virgil's final Louis Vuitton collection and adapted the color palette to match Lisa's overall style."
Jennie appeared in an elegant and sophisticated CHANEL haute couture ensemble, featuring camellias and pearls, two key elements also incorporated into the design by nail artist Zola.
A simple and elegant nude-pink base, delicately outlined with white edges, accessorized with delicate camellia flower carvings and a pearl necklace, Jennie embodied the French romance of CHANEL with every move.
From the glamorous red carpet to the real world, Zola's recent polka-dot manicure for Hailey Bieber has gone viral on Instagram.
As the pioneer of pearlescent nude nails, Hailey naturally doesn't miss out on this comfort zone. The icy translucency paired with the vibrant yet organized white polka dots creates a refreshing look that never gets old.
Another manicure features a refreshing lemon yellow paired with her favorite cement gray, a veritable advertising space for her own cosmetics line.
