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In recent years, brightly colored or intricately designed men’s manicures have become a trend among celebrities. Men’s nail polish has become a symbol of gender fluidity, self-care, grooming, and the confidence to express their sexuality.
Men’s Nail Polish Trends
A study found that men have been painting their nails since 2500 B.C. In the 1970s and 80s, male polish became trendy in the music industry. The men’s nail polish trend returned through David Bowie featuring teal nails, Steven Tyler wearing black stripes, and Johnny Depp glowing with a bright glassy green.
Men's Manicure Ideas
Fast forward to the 2020s, male celebrities who wear nail polish are using color to reaffirm their means of self-expression and identity in the public eye. The GelBottle Inc has all the studio tools nail techs need to help create these examples of men’s nail polish ideas adorned by celebrities.
Harry Styles’ Purple Nails
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For the 2023 Brit Awards, Harry Styles features a pale lavender manicure by Jenny Longworth (@jennynails). The purple nails match perfectly with his deep burgundy suit, purple sweater, and light blue cuffs. Styles has made men’s nail polish part of his unique style and branding. He pushes societal norms, wearing clothing, colors, and other accessories with unbreakable confidence in his sexuality. Styles has worn nail polish at several public and popular events, despite the stereotype that manicured nails are for women.
Shawn Mendes’ Navy Blue Manicure
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At the Met Gala in 2023, Shawn Mendes sports his stylish matte navy blue nail polish while wearing a Tommy Hilfiger upcycled dark blue suit with a deep burgundy collar and sleeve. Mendes is another male celebrity who often wears nail polish, confidently tying in his dark suit with his male polish.
A$AP Rocky’s Manicure Designs
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A$AP Rocky had his nails painted by Kim Truong (@KimKim Nails) who is often the go-to nail tech for the Kardashians, Katy Perry, and Kerry Washington. A$AP Rocky chose a unique nail polish design for men, which includes roses, a stop sign, bold lettering, and various patterns.
Marc Jacobs’ Platinum Nail Polish
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Marc Jacobs, the head fashion designer for his self-named fashion line, shares his platinum-manicured nails before going out and playing tennis.
Share Your Inspiration for Men's Manicure Sets
Manicures and pedicures are not beneficial just for women but for men too. Several male celebrities enjoy wearing nail polish. A fresh set of men’s manicured nails is a statement of their confidence as well as a form of self-expression. Men can wear various nail colors and designs to embrace their sexual fluidity or as a pushback against gender norms.
The GelBottle’s Ultimate Spa System is a great way to start the star treatment for giving men manicures or pedicures at your salon. This 12-piece spa kit has everything you need, including skin-softening soaps and lotions to an exfoliating scrub, hydrating balm, towels, and more. Share your male nail inspiration with us by tagging us on Instagram @the_gelbottle_inc.
