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Nail looks from the PCAs red carpet

Long, pale talons and short red nails were two of the most prominent looks at the recent People’s Choice Awards (PCAs) in Santa Monica, California.

One star’s nail set that really stood out was that of hip hop star and body diversity advocate, Lizzo, who was honoured with the People’s Champion Award. Lizzo’s ultra-long, stiletto shaped nails were designed by celeb stylist, Eri Ishizu, who created an impressive, intricate alternative French ombre, with hints of gold chrome and sparkly embellishments. Ishizu also did nails for E! red carpet host and trans actress, Laverne Cox. This was a set of glass nails in almond shape with a stripe of pretty crystals running down centre of each nail.

Real estate agent Mary Fitzgerald of ‘Selling Sunset’ wore short, silver chrome nails to match her somewhat skimpy sparkly silver dress, while former ‘Baywatch’ star, Carmen Elektra, rocked a longish, almond French manicure.

Supermodel and TV host, Heidi Klum, sported super-long talons in a pale hue.

Winner of the Country Artist Award, Carrie Underwood, inexplicably chose red nails that seemed at odds with her intricately beaded trouser suit.

Sara Michelle Gellar of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ fame also went for short red nails to successfully offset her black velvet and pearl dress. Another star in the short red nails league was Sarah Hyland of ‘Modern Family’ fame.

On the subject of short nails, there were quite a few white versions to be seen, most notably on actress and ‘Real Housewives of Beverley Hills’ star, Kyle Richards. This look was also chosen by her co-star, Erika Jayne, whose optical illusion monochrome gown made one blink. ‘Selling Sunset’s’ Heather Rae El Moussa was another to go the short white nails route.

Lizzo @erierinailz

Heidi Klum @heidiklum

Laverne Cox @erierinailz

Sarah Hyland @sarahhyland

Carrie Underwood @peopleschoice

Sarah Michelle Gellar @sarahmgellar

Kyle Richards @kylerichards18

New SA distributor for Young Nails

California-based professional nail brand Young Nails Inc. has appointed YNZA Distributors as its new distributor for South Africa.

Says Habib Salo, CEO of Young Nails Inc., “While we are aware that this is a big change that affects everyone, with this transition to YNZA, we expect the product stock situation to improve substantially very soon.

“We apologise for any inconvenience this change in distributorship may have caused but we are extremely excited and confident about a bright future for Young Nails South Africa. Furthermore, we appreciate our clients’ continued support during this transition.”

Selena Gomez @tombachik

Laverne Cox @erierinailz

Jenna Ortega @thuynguyen

Standout nails at the Golden Globes

Regarded as the second most important awards event in Hollywood (the first being the Oscars), the 80th annual Golden Globe Awards ran on 19 January at the Beverly Hilton in California.

As is the case with red carpet events these days, there was as much focus on nails as there was on fashion, hair and make-up. Singer/actress and Golden Globe nominee, Selena Gomez, wore actual Swarovski Crystal ‘pixie dust’ on her medium length stiletto shaped nude nails, which were by designed celebrity ‘man-icurist’, Tom Bachik. On his Instagram page (@tombachik), he wrote: “We wanted to use a softer shade with a bit of sparkle to contrast the deep dark drama of Selena’s @maisonvalentino gown.” Said gown was a voluminous black and plum number.

Also by Bachik, Margot Robbie’s sparkly, stripedl pink gown was offset by a pearly, shortish and squaoval French manicure. He said: “Margot’s glam was fresh, clean and stunning! For nails, we wanted to complement the dress and carry over the soft but deliberate feel.”

Anya Taylor-Joy rocked long, plain chrome oval nails in gold to complement her yellow two-piece Dior outfit. Her nail set was done by well-known celebrity manicurist, Kim Truong.

One of the night’s winners, Quinta Brunson of ‘Abbott Elementary’ wore crystal embellished, press on ombre nails in a manicure by Temeka Jackson.

Fellow award winner, Julia Garner (‘Ozark’) had her nails created by Chanel nail artist Betina Goldstein, who described the nail set as ‘diamond dust tips’ – these were done in a silver polish. Goldstein was also responsible for the long, almond shaped

‘butterscotch nails’ of nominee Lilly James (‘Pam & Tommy’).

Julie Kandalec did the nails of Oscar winner and Golden Globe nominee, Jessica Chastain, and opted for a simple but lovely pearly manicure of medium length and oval in shape.

E! ‘Live from the Red Carpet’ host and trans actress, Laverne Cox, is always fashion first at glamorous events such as these and the Golden Globes were no exception. Celebrity manicurist Eri Ishizu did blue asymmetrical tips on Cox’s long stiletto nails, specifically to match the glorious azure hue of her gown.

Also perfectly matched in terms of colour, were nominee Jenna Ortega’s long almond nails – in a soft beige just like her ornate dress. A lighter vertical swirl embellished each nail.