Neon Is the New Nude

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In the past, a nude nail look stood as the classic summer go-to for runway shows, red-carpet events, movie premieres and most of your regular appointments, but this summer steers a bright shift. Make way for neon nail color! After celebrity nail artists Mei Kawajiri, Tom Bachik and Chaun Peth created vibrant nail looks for their client regulars Hannah Bronfman, Selena Gomez and Khloe Kardashian, we think it’s safe to say that flashy hues are here to stay!

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HBFIT founder, DJ and global Adidas ambassador Hannah Bronfman reps a Tokyo-inspired manicure featuring alternating colors pink, yellow, blue, purple and green outlined in black courtesy of her go-to New York City-based nail artist Mei Kawajiri.

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Dutch-Moroccan and Egyptian model Imaan Hammam poses for a selfie showcasing a neon green ombré manicure on sculpted almond-shaped tips, also courtesy of highly requested celebrity manicurist Mei Kawajiri.

 

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Pretty Little Liars actress Shay Mitchell wears nude polish with a neon yellow-outlined free edge.

 

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Celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik paired Netflix’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before actress Lana Condor’s eyeshadow with purple polished coffin tips.

 

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In case you’re wondering what Selena Gomez is currently wearing on her nails, just ask Tom Bachik. He applied two coats of a peachy orange Tammy Taylor gel polish to the singer’s natural nails.

 

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Speaking of orange manis, Mei Kawajiri congratulated designer Heron Preston with a photo of model Sabrina Albarello wearing square sculpted nails matching the color of the clothing line’s label.

 

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Celebrity nail artist Chaun Peth sculpted square hot pink ombré French tips for his client regular Khloe Kardashian.

 

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Sports Illustrated 2019 Swimsuit Rookie Jasmine Sanders posed with Moschino creative director Jeremy Scott wearing a rainbow mani polished by the model’s go-to nail artist Sarah Chue.

 

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Professional surfer based in Hawaii Coco Ho traveled to Saquarema, Brazil wearing two coats of sunny yellow polish.

 

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Los Angeles-based model Amenah Iman shot a selfie showing off a turquoise manicure.

—by Angelina Lewis

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