When you think of Cardi B, her nails are probably one of the first things that come to mind. She is always over-the-top and extra when it comes to her fashion choices and her personality.
Her inches-long stiletto nails are no exception, and when it comes to gemstones, she carries the weight of the world on her fingertips. The rapper is no stranger when it comes to out-there trends, and she knows how to rock them.
Cardi’s Nails Are Always A Work of Art
Cardi B’s gilded works of art are credited to Jenny Bui, AKA “The Queen of Bling.” Jenny’s specialty is creating long, icy fingernails stacked with Swarovski crystals, gemstones, 3-D charms, tiny chains, and pretty much anything else that shines like a diamond.
Jenny Bui originally studied cosmetology to do hair, but she quickly learned that nails were her passion after watching a friend do professional manicures. She’s been blinging out nails now for over 21 years.
According to Jenny, Cardi B loves colorful nails in bold pinks and blues with lots of sparkle. Cardi B is fortunate enough to have full-on masterpieces created by Bui. We can’t help but envy those manicures from afar.
We don’t have hours to spend at a salon or hundreds of dollars for a magnificent mani, but we can still have fabulous nails.
Blinding Bling
It’s no mystery that Cardi B loves a good blinged-out mani. To create your own jeweled version, pull together a fluorescent or shiny metallic nail polish, nail gems, rhinestone nail glue, and a gem-picker tool. Don’t forget that a base coat and topcoat are must-haves in every manicure.
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Apply the base coat and allow it to dry for two minutes.
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Paint your nails in a bright fluorescent or metallic color. Allow each coat to dry for around two minutes before applying the next. Usually, two coats will do the trick.
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Apply a topcoat and allow it to dry for two minutes.
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Grab your rhinestone glue and dab it where you want the gems. Work one nail at a time. Apply your larger gemstones first using the picker tool, followed by your smaller ones. Be creative; there’s no right or wrong pattern when it comes to bling.
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After your gemstones are applied, paint a top coat onto each nail and allow it to dry. You may want to apply two top coats depending on the number and weight of gems you used.
Your nails are now ready for the runway!
Thin-Tip French Mani
While a French manicure may seem pretty basic, the latest trend is anything but. Cardi B rocked an extra-long thin-tipped mani in her latest Insta post while promoting her new gold leather sneakers.
To create this look, grab a base coat, nude and white nail polish, top coat, and nail striping stickers.
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Apply the base coat and allow it to dry for two minutes.
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Paint your nails in two coats of nude nail polish, allowing two minutes between each coat for drying. If you feel it is too transparent after the second coat dries, you may add a third coat of polish. Allow each coat to dry at least two minutes before applying the next. Remember to paint thin layers to help cut down on drying time.
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After making sure your polish is completely dry, apply a piece of the nail striping tape to the end of your nail, leaving just a thin tip exposed.
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Paint the exposed tip in white and allow it to dry completely. Make sure it is dry before peeling the tape off, or you will risk the chance of smudging the white tip.
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Once the tip is dry, gently and slowly peel the tape away and apply a top coat. Allow the top coat to dry completely.
After you’ve created the French tip nail art, you can adhere gems or charms to your nails using the steps listed above.
Pink Ice
Cardi B flaunts long pink nails frequently and adds the bling for that extra shine. We are going to show you how to create this nail style by using press-on nails.
Glamnetic has created press-on nails that are perfectly shaped to give you the fire look you desire. Grab a set of Glamnetic’s Juicy nails. These sparkly pink coffin-shaped nails are perfect alone or with added bling.
Find your perfect fit by measuring the press-on nails to your own nails and lay them out one by one in the order in which you will apply them.
Apply the press-on nails with the supplies included in the set.
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Push your cuticles back gently with the cuticle stick.
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Wipe your nails with the alcohol pad to remove dirt and oils from your nails.
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File your nails to your desired length. You can also file the press-on nails to make them shorter or to re-shape them.
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Apply the nail glue to your fingernail and to the press-on nail and press down for about ten seconds. Repeat for each nail.
For added bling, grab your rhinestones and nail glue. Dot nail glue on top of the nails wherever you want to place a stone. Carefully place the gems on top of the glue using your gem-picker.
Voila! You’ve crafted a sparkling, shining masterpiece.
Nail Shapes And Sizes
Few of us have extra-long nails like Cardi B, Kim Kardashian, or Kylie Jenner. Celebrities spend hours in the nail salon creating that perfect look, though. To create the inches-long nails that these celebrities have, you must also either visit a salon or wear a good quality press-on nail.
Glamnetic’s press-on nails are the perfect option for creating an on-trend look that can be reused again and again. The nails are crafted with high-quality waterproof materials that prevent breaks, bending, and chipping. The UV finish prevents fading, so you can wear these nails daily with confidence.
It only takes a few minutes to apply the press-on nails, and you won’t need to worry about smudges or drying time. That sounds like a win to us!
Press-on nails are the way to go if you want super sleek nails that are interchangeable and easy to apply and remove. Just keep in mind that if you apply bling to them, the bling won’t come off without affecting the finish of the nail. That just means you have to make sure you’re committed when applying the ice.
Fi-Nail Farewell
Cardi B is never seen in public without the perfect manicure, and you don’t have to be either. There are many options for creating any look you want.
Choose your nail polish, rhinestones, or press-on nails and have some fun.
Sources:
Not Just Cardi B's Nail Artist: Jenny Bui | Forbes
Cardi B's Secret Weapon For Blinged Out Nails | Mamas Latinas
The Best Nail Designs Looks From Cardi B | Nylon
Cardi B to Launch New Reebok Gold Sneakers -- See the Stylish Shoes | ET Online