When Hailey Bieber stepped out at the 2022 Met Gala flaunting a chrome manicure, beauty enthusiasts scrambled to uncover the colour that nail artist and manicurist-to-the-stars Zola Gonzorigt used. The now-iconic manicure, dubbed 'glazed donut nails' after Bieber's signature skincare regimen, has become a staple in social media beauty routines with tutorials garnering hundreds of millions of views across TikTok and Instagram.
This summer, Hailey Bieber flexed her trend-setting powers by debuting yet another manicure that has already gone viral. Introducing: al fresco nails. Al fresco nails feature adorable artworks inspired by summer adventures in the great outdoors, whether it be visits to the farmer's market, plucking strawberries or wandering through fields of flowers. Hailey's market-inspired nails include tiny fruits and vegetables - think ears of corn, cherries and strawberries - on a neutral base. Kylie Jenner has since hopped on the bandwagon, too, swapping fruits for bees, beetles and other critters found in the garden. Despite the artwork, al fresco nails are relatively minimalist and are an easy entry point for those looking to stray from their office-approved French manicure this summer without going all-out. If you (and your nail artist) have the patience, let these intricate yet adorable al fresco nails serve as inspiration for your next appointment.
Farmer's Market
The original inspiration for the al fresco nail trend, Hailey Bieber's fruit and vegetable-adorned nails by Zola Gonzorigt are playful and minimalist.
Juicy Fruit
Bunches of blueberries created by Betina Goldstein are perfect for garden parties and picnics (and make for a conversation starter should you be seated next to strangers at a summer wedding).
Floral Fancy
Florals offer a pared-back take on the al fresco trend for those hesitant to go all-out. Take cues from Elle Gerstein, who painted micro florals for Blake Lively.
A Bug's Life
Zola Gonzorigt created yet another viral al fresco manicure this summer, this time for Kylie Jenner, whose nails boast teeny-tiny critters including butterflies, ladybugs, worms and beetles.
The Great Outdoors
If you can't choose one, why not combine them all? Queenie Nguyen painted fruits, vegetables and bugs on her client's nails, channeling every elements of the al fresco trend into one playful manicure.
