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How the bare nails trend became a class issue

How the bare nails trend became a class issue

Summary

A new trend for bare, natural-looking nails is growing in popularity, with many people choosing no nail polish while still getting nail care. Some see this look as a symbol of luxury or status, while others view it as a way to simplify beauty routines or challenge traditional beauty standards.

Key Facts

  • Customers at a London nail salon are asking for manicures without polish, focusing on nail care like filing and moisturizing.
  • The bare nails trend has become popular on social media, fashion runways, and red carpets.
  • Some critics say the trend reflects deeper class issues and may erase cultural styles linked to Black, Latino, and Asian communities.
  • The trend challenges traditional ideas of “tasteful” beauty, which some say often favors white, European standards.
  • Some people choose bare nails to save time and money or to reject usual female beauty routines.
  • Irish TV presenter Angela Scanlon shared her personal choice to stop frequent manicures, which gained attention online.
  • Fashion events like New York Fashion Week have featured models with natural, polish-free nails.
  • Nail salons are adapting by creating very natural-looking fake nails to match the trend.
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