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Say goodbye to glazed-doughnut nails [2] and hello to animal print. On June 1, Hailey Bieber posted a bare-faced selfie on her Instagram Stories to promote a yet-to-be-launched Rhode beauty product. Bieber also revealed her latest manicure [3], which was a pretty big departure from her classic looks.
In a sneak peek of the look, Bieber's right pinkie nail was painted a pink shade [4] to start, then a white smile line was added to create a traditional french manicure [5]. Instead of stopping there, Bieber added a red dotted design to the tip to mimic the look of crocodile skin [6]. A few swipes of a glossy topcoat added a juicy reflective sheen. The crocodile theme continued throughout the rest of her mismatched nails, with some fingers having the design cover the entire surface, alongside a few with abstract art.
French tips have been the look of choice for numerous celebrities, whether on the red carpet [7] or for special occasions like an engagement. There have been various takes on the style (see: the shadow french manicure [8] and the chrome french manicure [9]), but Bieber's version is yet another way that you can take a standalone trend and make it your own by choosing colors and designs that feel more "you." Whether you opt for charms, gems, or a simple pattern as she did, french manicures are a perfect canvas to explore your creativity.
If you're on the hunt for your next summer nail look [10], you can't go wrong with taking a page out of Bieber's book. Take a peek at her crocodile french manicure below.
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