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Dua Lipa’s Nail Designs Are A Masterclass In Maximalism
Behold, the funkiest manis in Hollywood.
Dua Lipa isn’t a fan of minimalist manicures. (I’ve never actually talked to her about it, but I bet she would agree.) Trust me: As someone who always opts for intricate nail art and bright colors — never neutrals — I can spot another maximalist from a mile away. To prove my point, I scrolled deep into her Instagram, scouring countless photo dumps to find the best Lipa manicures... of which there are many.
After sifting through everything that Lipa has posted to Instagram since her very first photo on July 11, 2019 (I’m dedicated, OK?), I’ve become an authority on her nails. As such, I can confidently say the pop star has rarely rocked a simple mani — if ever.
Though she once donned a classic French manicure, for the most part, the pop star prefers to put her own modern twist on the throwback look (she’s worn multicolored pastel tips and various chrome iterations). That’s about as simple as it gets, as Lipa has a clear penchant for 3D nail art, chrome nail colors, and all things rainbow.
Whether you’re also a bold manicure-lover or are simply in the mood for a visual feast, keep scrolling. Right ahead, proof of Lipa’s dedication to cool nail art.
1Gold Chrome
This is the first of many chrome manis that will appear on this list. Here, Lipa sports shiny gold tips that deserve their own trophy.
2Purple Chrome
Told ya so! She’s also worn purple chrome nails on multiple occasions.
3Chrome Stars
Lipa served serious Barbiecore inspo with her pink star-print nail art and Patrick Star nipple covers.
4Checkerboard Print
You know Lipa isn’t going to just wear the trendy checkerboard print design on her nails — she’s upping the ante with a multicolored chrome take on the look.
5Neon Chain Link
Neon green chains adorn Lipa’s simple black manicure, transforming it into a truly head-turning set.
6Green Chrome
Another chrome moment: Lipa’s dazzling, alligator-green nails pop with her equally bright bikini.
73D Tie Dye
Behold, the most maximalist take on the Skittles nails trend. Not only is Lipa wearing a different color on each nail, but each one features a tie-dye design with 3D raindrop effects. I’m reeling.
8Aliencore
This silver chrome set — complete with metallic 3D blobs — is a vision to behold.
11Orange French Tips
Lipa’s square-shaped French tips, painted in a bright orange instead of white, are giving off serious early 2000s vibes.
13Pop Art
It’s hard to see all of the details, but it’s clear these graphic nails have pop-art vibes.
14Lava Lamp
Covered in silver chrome swirls, Lipa’s bright ombré nails look just like the lava lamp I had in 1999.
15Flower Tips
Paired with her ’60s-style glam, Lipa’s flower print French tips look perfectly retro-chic.
16Smiley Faces
The bright yellow smiley faces on her fingertips literally make me smile.
17Butterflies
In a total ’90s moment, the singer sported French tips covered in colorful butterflies.
18Mismatched Art
Look closely and you’ll see that each of Lipa’s nails is painted with an entirely different design. There’s a pink and green tie-dye, a starburst-like silver look, and what appears to be a heart print. It’s a master class in maximalist nail art.
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