Inspired by graphic artist, Camille Walala and conceptual king Sol Lewitt: bold colors and geometric color-blocks for my Graduation nails! Having a private session w/ New York nail artist, Shelley Burns we decided to go with a multi colored design, because I honestly wasn’t sure what my wardrobe ‘look’ was going to be that day for graduation. Just knew all claws had to reflect fun and personality like the gal wearing it! lol
Nail Polish Used: Color Club
Can you recollect the last time anyone invited you over for fried index fingers? Ever cross paths with a vegan gal who is hooked on boob enhancements to look like Barbie? Or people eating beef burgers in India? Continue reading
Literally nails are to die for! A peculiar fashion trend that was established at Miss Uñas beauty parlour [Durango, Mexico]. Women are gluing, Centruroides Suffusus Scorpions to their nails! This is not your everyday salon procedure. If not added properly, victims can face death within 15 minutes!
This scorpion concept manicure was invented by, Lupita Garcia. She’s the official scorpion artisan and enthusiast. The baby scorpions are killed with bug spray before going anywhere near the manicurist table. Although these scorpions are less than a week old and is dead, they still remain highly venomous because the stingers are left attached and they are considered the second most venomous insect in Mexico.
Photos: Tania Miranda
More than a thousand people were killed in, northern Mexico by the deadly insects, in 2015. Lupita says, “I’ve been stung enough to know that the pain of the venom is very intense. It gives you a terrible headache, your nose begins to bleed, your tongue goes numb and your throat feels like it’s lined with fur. Most people think scorpions are to be feared, but I think they are animals of real beauty. I’m always innovating new ways to make art out of scorpions, and this manicure has been my biggest hit”, recounting her experience.
Women from all across, North America specifically has traveled to Lupita to have baby scorpions fitted to their nails. Interesting trend! What are your thoughts on the women in Mexico? At a free charge, would you volunteer yourself to a Centruroides Suffusus Scorpions manicure?
Photographer: Alyssa Greenberg
With great creativity, comes a fun an extremely talented nail artists whose expertise has taking the view on nail-art to another level. Highly sought-after manicurist Mei Kawajiri [@ciaomanhattan2012] continues to grace the world of nail art with her intricate designs. Continue reading
We are still having fun with bringing cool ideas to the market here at, Cunnt Claws! Nail art is not DEAD, shhhh: creating nail art sketchbook is one of our niches! This season, our second nail art concept sketchbook “Heterogeneous” is by far very different from the first edition. Evolving from another vision of patterns, the inspiration originates from a sporadic place of artistic vision of wearing many selves! Having the pleasure to work with New York freelance male nail artist, Ben Reingold [@nailsfromthecrypt], for the launch! Being an artist, Ben takes us on a visual description into his nail art lab. Ben is working on the nail art designs for designer, Lactic Incorporated for their Fall 2015 collection show casing fashion week at the, Brooklyn Museum:
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The beast has come out to play and what better way than to use my “ROAR” printed style nail wrap from, Appliq!!! Applied by nail artist, Shelley Burns [@Shellbeezy]: inside the packaging, there is a safari vibes going on with a mix of Leopard, Rainforest and Cheetah print. Not very visible to the eyes, but Shelley also added glow-in-dark nail polish from Color Club Nail Lacquer called, “Feel The Funk”…. You can get these trendy wraps now at Appliq.Me. Use code “CLAWS” and get an additional 10% off:
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