Nail trends change at lightning speed. This year alone, we've already seen micro-french, Japanese blooming gel, and ultra-pink nail art among the top trends. But the next favorite looks to be much more subdued. It's Hailey Bieber's classic manicure, which she showed off on the red carpet of the Vanity Fair party.
Bieber chose a leopard-print dress by Armani Privé for the event. And while she usually gravitates towards more experimental nail art, this time her look was kept to a more minimalist aesthetic, with an emphasis on a classic red manicure.
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How to do a classic red manicure
The manicure was created by her regular nail artist Zola Ganzorigt – together they created the iconic glazed donut manicure in 2022. This time, the artist mixed several OPI shades (Big Apple Red, Endless Sun-ner, and Espresso Your Inner Self) to get a deep color that she called “rusty red.”
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A timeless classic
Red is one of the most iconic shades in manicure. It was adored by beauty icon Marilyn Monroe, and today it is regularly returned to by Selena Gomez and Kylie Jenner. The versatility of red lies in the fact that it has many shades and suits any skin tone and style. If Bieber's version seems too bold, you should pay attention to deep burgundy or brick shades. And for those who follow trends, there is always the viral “red manicure theory”, which is gaining popularity again.
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What is the “red manicure theory”?
The essence of the theory is that red manicure is subconsciously associated with femininity, confidence and sexuality. But there is a more interesting explanation: many people associate this effect with nostalgia. In childhood, many people saw red nails on their mothers or older women – so this image was imprinted as a symbol of an “adult”, well-groomed and attractive woman. As a result, even if a person does not realize it, red varnish can attract more attention and sympathy than any other color.
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Based on material from: Vogue.com