If it’s trending, it’s in K-pop. The K-pop industry is at the forefront of many beauty and fashion trends this year. Everything that K-pop idols do becomes an internet obsession. Recently, K-pop idols’ nail art has been dominating our Instagram and Pinterest feeds. The styling crew puts a lot of effort into the nail art in addition to complement the bold fashion choices for their music videos or concerts. It’s true that a lot of us are checking over these K-pop idols’ Instagram posts or music videos to save the most stunning manicures we’ve ever seen.
So, for your next manicure session, here’s some inspo so you can recreate some of your favourite K-pop Idols’ nail art:
1. Jennie’s Bloody Spikes
There’s something about blood nail art that’s frightening, adorable, and unexpectedly attractive, all at once.
2. Nayeon’s Metallic Move
The newest nail art trend, abstract metallic nails, has a more-is-more mentality, so it’s time to break out all your manicure polish hues, glitter, and some 3D nail gems or charms.
3. Jisoo’s Barbiecore
Blackpink Jisoo rocks these stunning picnic-inspired BarbieCore manicures to make a chill point in the Ice Cream music video.
4. Somi’s Orange Race Course
If you’re feeling bold enough to inject some bright colour, Somi’s nails are a perfect mix of neons and classic chess boxes.
5. Glitzy Crystals by Lisa
Nothing is more bejeweled than some eye-catching crystals by Lisa to rock this festive season.
6. Colour Pop With Rosé
With some cutesy pastel colour pop and animated drawings, Rose’s nail art is simply too adorable not to recreate.
7. Hyunjin’s Album Art
Who said men can’t have fun with some colors? Stray Kids’ Hyunjin dipped his nails in a statement-making album cover.
8. Say Lalisa Love Me
Lisa’s signature red bandana nails were trending everywhere this season. The K-pop idol recreated her outfit motif to nails taking this matching game to the next level.
9. Hobicore With J-Hope
Being the most stylish member of BTS J-Hope always raises the fashion bar with minimal nail art inspired by Kaws or Murakami.
10. Hwasa’s Hot Ombre
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Hwasa’s nails are as sexy as her music; even her simple ombre-hued nails are worth pinning.
11. Mix It With Wheein
Mamamoo member Wheein knows to keep her looks on point with mixed colours in wavy strokes. This is a simple nail art that can be done with any nail colour in your vanity box.
