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Nail Art Write For Us: the enduring appeal of nail art is that we can express our tastes (no matter how wild or subtle) without the aesthetic limitations of hair and makeup. It’s a small act of self-expression.

“There’s a specialness to how we design our nails,” says Miss Pop, the artist who created these four looks. “There’s a joy in those choices.”

And now the canvas is getting bigger. The latest nail art, largely inspired by 1990s shenanigans, is spilling over onto fingers and hands. Most designs are decorated with glitter, rhinestones and beads.

Double Rainbow

According to Miss Pop, this cheerful crystal design is an evolution of the bejeweled makeup and hairstyles seen on celebrities recently.

She said that she loves the jewels Janelle Monáe wears in her hair, which was done by her hairstylist Nikki Nelms.

Double Rainbow

To recreate this scattered pattern, mix about four crystal colors (more than these won’t look coherent). Miss Pop used baguettes and round shapes, which you can find at a bead and jewelry store or order online.

“I used the fancier glass molds here, but plastic is less expensive and still looks good,” she says.

To recreate this scattered pattern, mix about four crystal colors (more than this won’t look coherent). Miss Pop used baguettes and round shapes, which you can find at a bead and jewelry store or order online.

“I used the fancier glass shapes here, but plastic is cheaper and still looks good,” she says.