Long, exotic and bedazzled nails are no new trend in the music world. Just ask Ivy Queen, the reggaeton veteran, who with her sparkly and ornate manicure game has paved the way for today’s Latina artists, including Cardi B, Rosalia and Karol G.
The eccentric nail trend will never go out of style because it's a form of stealing the spotlight, says Samy Nails founder Samantha Ramirez. “All these extra long nails, designs and patterns are used in the entertainment industry because it’s a way that the nails can be a protagonist and attract a lot of attention." Ramirez, who’s a Cuban-born nail technician based in Las Vegas, is the mastermind behind some of Karol G’s most striking nails, including the ones she rocked at the 2018 Latin Grammys,