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I can’t remember the last time I wore a belt.
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And don’t even ask me about high heels.
However, there is one thing I am not lazy about wearing: aface mask.
We, manicurists, are used to wearing them.
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In the pandemic, it protects us all from so much more.
But, most importantly, masks give us one more opportunity tobe fucking fabulous.
To us, masks are just another canvas for self-expression.
Health, but make it fashion.
My favorite mask in rotation right now is a retro floral one I snagged fromPrabal Gurung.
I’m a more-is more kind of gal.
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(Hey, I do what I want with my nails and so should you.)
Cephus is wearing the VNTG mask by DJ Sanderfer.
“I love the idea of matching my nails to my current fave mask,” she tellsAllure.
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I decided to top it off with a glittery gold background for some extra glam."
Sigourney Nunez,@nailartbysig
“My mask was handmade by my mom’s coworker.
They’re both essential workers,” Los Angeles-based nail artist Sigourney Nunez tellsAllure.
The different-sized appliques impart an awesome multi-dimensional effect that makes it far from your average sparkly manicure.
Sutton painted her own mask.
As for her nails, can buy your own press-on sets by Sutton viaher Shopify page.
Yuko Wada,@yukomanicure
Yuko Wada wasn’t always a nail artist.
Before training to become a talented manicurist in Tokyo, Wada was a nurse for seven years.
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