Even as long, elaborately designed nails are appropriated by celebrities, they will always remain a sacred talismans for Black femmes looking to find themselves in the reflection of the glitter.

“If the amazing Flo-Jo had long nails, there was no excuse why I couldn ... Designer Marc Jacobs may not be Black, but he credits Black women for inspiring his love of artistic nail designs.

"High shine or matte, nail art or single color, it doesn't matter as long as they complement your look. One of my favorite variations does have to be 'crushed velvet' black glam nails, which can ...

From long acrylic USA nails, short nails with Olympic rings on ... Better known as Flo-Jo, she was the first Black woman to win four gold medals and even set a historic record in the 1988 Seoul ...

She’s tough as nails — and she shows it. A woman on TikTok has revealed how she navigates life with her extraordinarily long and bejeweled acrylic nails. ”A lot of people ask me if my nails ...

Her nails become a long stiletto-shaped set, painted black using Glossify’s Ebony shade and flecked with emerald green foil for final glimmering touch. Identity, otherness, and a yearning for a ...

I was like, ‘I don’t want the long tresses. I want microbraids ... her character had a full set of intricately designed nails, which a Black woman actually created. While her nails mirrored ...

A little gold goes a long way. This manicure features a mix of glossy black nails and half-black, half-milky pink nails divided by a fine gold outline. Chic, striking, and just the right amount of ...

Black women were quick to show their appreciation ... about how Jacobs takes care of his personal business with extra-long nails, asking, “How do you wipe your hiney after the poops?” ...