Having flawless nails with a perfect manicure is important to a lot of women and singer Ariana Grande is no exception. In all her public appearances – formal and informal – she generally opts for classic, natural, and stylish nail art. Although for special occasions she has shown that she’s up for wearing innovative designs too.
After Pete Davidson popped the question, her engagement ring naturally brought focus to her hands. She has also started getting discreet tattoos on her fingers and chooses complementary tones for her nails accordingly; pastel tones like lavender or with a traditional French manicure on XL nails.
Her secret? The artist Natalie Minerva – founder of Nail Swag – is responsible for the famous singer’s manicure and says that the key to her beautiful and healthy nails is using Gel-X extensions instead of acrylics. Learn more about her ten best manicures below.
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In her public appearances the 7 Rings singer often wears smooth, classy, and elegantly shaped nails. The total white nail style is in her top ten list of favorite manicures, since they are versatile enough to combine with different looks.
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Feminine, elegant, and romantic are the ideal words to describe this light pink nail style, which stands out on her rounded, medium-length nails.
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French manicure never goes out of style and is – without a doubt – one of the favorite styles for women of any age. The key to the style is to make the nail look as natural as possible, regardless of its length.
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The singer stays away from nail designs that are complicated and saturated with color, instead opting for a range of neutral shades with a particular fondness for lavender, a color that is ideal for any skin tone.
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Thanks to being in the limelight, the singer’s hands are often a focal point. Since the start of her career she has appreciated the importance of having a pretty manicure. When nails are natural and short, classic shades like red are a sure bet.
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There are only a handful of occasions when the artist opts for a more elaborate motif for her nails and she trusts the artist Natalie Minerva to design them. At one of her appearances on Amazon Music Unboxing Prime Day she wore a design inspired by the Chanel logo. The style became a new trend with the clients of Nail Swag.
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Ariana loves to be spontaneous too - going for fashionable, trendy designs. She has proudly showed off these cow print nails on social media a few times.
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During the MET Gala 2018, Ariana Grande’s nails were a canvas for art and fashion, thanks to the Sistine Chapel design created by Natalie Minerva. They went perfectly with her Vera Wang dress – also inspired by Michelangelo’s art. It was a look that caused an absolute sensation.
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The star also loves to wear manicures that contrast with her looks, if she wears dark-colored outfits she opts for light shades on her nails and vice versa. This black nail style is an example of that, contrasting dramatically when placed against the luxurious lilac fabric of her dress.
© GettyImagesWhat is her secret?
Whatever style of manicure the artist wears, her hands always look sophisticated and healthy, and according to her famous manicurist, the secret is to use gel instead of acrylic, with an Aprés Gel-X nail extension system that can extend the length without damaging the natural nails.
Gel extensions are recommended for anyone with weak nails and anyone who changes their designs frequently, like Ariana Grande does.
