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David Bowie
- David Bowie was a glam rock icon, so a good manicure was a must-have. In this picture, makeup artist Pierre La Roche paints Bowie's nails for a performance as his Aladdin Sane persona in 1973.
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Lou Reed
- The front man of the New York art rockers the Velvet Underground matched his makeup to his somber persona. Here, Lou Reed poses for a publicity photo circa 1973 in New York City.
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Ozzy Osbourne
- If there is one man who popularized black nail polish among rock musicians and metalheads, it was Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne.
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Steven Tyler
- The lead singer of Aerosmith is known for his flamboyant style, and he's not settling down any time soon. Here's Tyler with his painted nails during the 2018 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course.
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Steven Tyler
- Playing around with creative uses of nail polish is nothing new for Steven Tyler. How cool were his nails back in the day?
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Dennis Rodman
- The former NBA star is known for his bold, sometimes extravagant style. From body art to makeup, Rodman never looks boring.
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Harry Styles
- The singer is on another level when it comes to style. This was one of his most daring outfits (paired with painted nails), showcased at the 2019 Met Gala in New York City.
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Machine Gun Kelly
- The rapper, here with Megan Fox, shows off his exquisite nails at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on May 27, 2021.
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Machine Gun Kelly
- The rapper really does get creative with his nails, and we absolutely love it!
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A$AP Rocky
- It's safe to say that in recent years the use of nail polish has grown in popularity in the world of hip hop. Here, A$AP Rocky is seen outside the Loewe show during Paris Fashion Week on September 27, 2019.
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Lil Nas X
- No one stays indifferent to Lil Nas X's style. His nails do look amazing! This photo was taken at the 10th Annual LACMA Art+Film Gala on November 6, 2021.
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Post Malone
- The rapper has a unique style, and he makes nail polish work for him. This picture was taken at the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
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Bad Bunny
- The Puerto Rican rapper also jumped on the nail polish bandwagon. He looks great at the 19th annual Latin Grammy Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 15, 2018 in Las Vegas.
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Bad Bunny
- One year later, Bad Bunny accepts the Social Artist of the Year award during the 2019 Billboard Latin Music Awards in Las Vegas. His nails also deserve an award!
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Tyler, the Creator
- And speaking of rappers who paint their nails, Tyler, the Creator also likes a nice manicure. Here he's pictured at the BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles.
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Johnny Depp
- The actor turned heads with his painted nails at 'The Rum Diary' New York premiere at the Museum of Modern Art on October 25, 2011.
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Brad Pitt
- Have you ever seen the actor wearing nail polish? Well, he did so on stage during the 26th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala on January 3, 2015.
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Brooklyn Beckham
- If the son of David and Victoria Beckham wears red nail polish and hangs out with Kate Moss at Paris Fashion Week, then we say it's working pretty well for him.
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Darren Criss
- The 'Glee' actor, here with fellow actress Chita Rivera, shows off his nails backstage at The Lyceum Theater on May 20, 2015 in New York City.
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Jared Leto
- A style icon, the actor and 30 Seconds to Mars singer was rocking black nail polish back in 2006.
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Zac Efron
- The actor caused a stir with his blue nails, when he went up on stage during the 2010 Teen Choice Awards. We say it matches his eyes beautifully!
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Seal
- The 'Kiss from a Rose' singer is seen at LAX on February 4, 2012. Check out his cool brown nails!
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Lil Yachty
- Are rappers the new rockers when it comes to nail embellishment? Lil Yachty rocked these vibrant nails at the 2021 REVOLT Summit on November 12, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Dave Navarro
- No matter if he's playing guitar for Jane's Addiction or the Red Hot Chili Peppers, or, indeed, if he's being a judge on 'Ink Master,' Dave Navarro likes his nail polish.
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Troye Sivan
- The Australian singer-songwriter likes to wear his nail polish on stage. Here is Troye Sivan during a show on May 2, 2016, in Milan, Italy.
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Evan Mock
- The 2021 Met Gala saw many celebs wearing the most exquisite costumes, but the 'Gossip Girl' actor also impressed with his impeccable nails.
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Marc Jacobs
- And speaking of fashion, the famous designer is no stranger to a good manicure. Marc Jacobs is seen here in New York's SoHo neighborhood on September 11, 2019.
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Kirk Hammett
- Metallica are one of the biggest bands in the world, and its guitarist, Kirk Hammett, is known for rocking black nail polish.
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Virgil Abloh
- The late fashion designer knew a thing or two about style. He too painted his nails and looked magnificent. Sources: (Vogue) (Complex) (Pop Sugar) (Us Weekly) See also: Famous men who love makeup
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David Bowie
- David Bowie was a glam rock icon, so a good manicure was a must-have. In this picture, makeup artist Pierre La Roche paints Bowie's nails for a performance as his Aladdin Sane persona in 1973.
© Getty Images
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Lou Reed
- The front man of the New York art rockers the Velvet Underground matched his makeup to his somber persona. Here, Lou Reed poses for a publicity photo circa 1973 in New York City.
© Getty Images
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Ozzy Osbourne
- If there is one man who popularized black nail polish among rock musicians and metalheads, it was Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne.
© Getty Images
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Steven Tyler
- The lead singer of Aerosmith is known for his flamboyant style, and he's not settling down any time soon. Here's Tyler with his painted nails during the 2018 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course.
© Getty Images
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Steven Tyler
- Playing around with creative uses of nail polish is nothing new for Steven Tyler. How cool were his nails back in the day?
© Getty Images
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Dennis Rodman
- The former NBA star is known for his bold, sometimes extravagant style. From body art to makeup, Rodman never looks boring.
© Getty Images
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Harry Styles
- The singer is on another level when it comes to style. This was one of his most daring outfits (paired with painted nails), showcased at the 2019 Met Gala in New York City.
© Getty Images
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Machine Gun Kelly
- The rapper, here with Megan Fox, shows off his exquisite nails at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on May 27, 2021.
© Getty Images
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Machine Gun Kelly
- The rapper really does get creative with his nails, and we absolutely love it!
© Getty Images
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A$AP Rocky
- It's safe to say that in recent years the use of nail polish has grown in popularity in the world of hip hop. Here, A$AP Rocky is seen outside the Loewe show during Paris Fashion Week on September 27, 2019.
© Getty Images
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Lil Nas X
- No one stays indifferent to Lil Nas X's style. His nails do look amazing! This photo was taken at the 10th Annual LACMA Art+Film Gala on November 6, 2021.
© Getty Images
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Post Malone
- The rapper has a unique style, and he makes nail polish work for him. This picture was taken at the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
© Getty Images
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Bad Bunny
- The Puerto Rican rapper also jumped on the nail polish bandwagon. He looks great at the 19th annual Latin Grammy Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 15, 2018 in Las Vegas.
© Getty Images
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Bad Bunny
- One year later, Bad Bunny accepts the Social Artist of the Year award during the 2019 Billboard Latin Music Awards in Las Vegas. His nails also deserve an award!
© Getty Images
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Tyler, the Creator
- And speaking of rappers who paint their nails, Tyler, the Creator also likes a nice manicure. Here he's pictured at the BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles.
© Getty Images
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Johnny Depp
- The actor turned heads with his painted nails at 'The Rum Diary' New York premiere at the Museum of Modern Art on October 25, 2011.
© Getty Images
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Brad Pitt
- Have you ever seen the actor wearing nail polish? Well, he did so on stage during the 26th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala on January 3, 2015.
© Getty Images
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Brooklyn Beckham
- If the son of David and Victoria Beckham wears red nail polish and hangs out with Kate Moss at Paris Fashion Week, then we say it's working pretty well for him.
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Darren Criss
- The 'Glee' actor, here with fellow actress Chita Rivera, shows off his nails backstage at The Lyceum Theater on May 20, 2015 in New York City.
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Jared Leto
- A style icon, the actor and 30 Seconds to Mars singer was rocking black nail polish back in 2006.
© Getty Images
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Zac Efron
- The actor caused a stir with his blue nails, when he went up on stage during the 2010 Teen Choice Awards. We say it matches his eyes beautifully!
© Getty Images
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Seal
- The 'Kiss from a Rose' singer is seen at LAX on February 4, 2012. Check out his cool brown nails!
© Getty Images
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Lil Yachty
- Are rappers the new rockers when it comes to nail embellishment? Lil Yachty rocked these vibrant nails at the 2021 REVOLT Summit on November 12, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
© Getty Images
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Dave Navarro
- No matter if he's playing guitar for Jane's Addiction or the Red Hot Chili Peppers, or, indeed, if he's being a judge on 'Ink Master,' Dave Navarro likes his nail polish.
© Getty Images
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Troye Sivan
- The Australian singer-songwriter likes to wear his nail polish on stage. Here is Troye Sivan during a show on May 2, 2016, in Milan, Italy.
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Evan Mock
- The 2021 Met Gala saw many celebs wearing the most exquisite costumes, but the 'Gossip Girl' actor also impressed with his impeccable nails.
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Marc Jacobs
- And speaking of fashion, the famous designer is no stranger to a good manicure. Marc Jacobs is seen here in New York's SoHo neighborhood on September 11, 2019.
© Getty Images
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Kirk Hammett
- Metallica are one of the biggest bands in the world, and its guitarist, Kirk Hammett, is known for rocking black nail polish.
© Getty Images
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Virgil Abloh
- The late fashion designer knew a thing or two about style. He too painted his nails and looked magnificent. Sources: (Vogue) (Complex) (Pop Sugar) (Us Weekly) See also: Famous men who love makeup
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Man-icures: Famous men who paint their nails
From the '70s to the present
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Men wearing nail polish is nothing new—and we're not just talking about men who have an androgynous style. Indeed, many men have been doing so since at least 3500 BCE! From Babylonian warriors to ancient Egyptians, and during the Chinese Ming and Qing dynasties, men showing off their painted nails has always made a statement.
To this day, men continue to do embellish their nails, and some have really taken their man-icure to a whole new level. Want to see what we mean? Then click on and discover how famous men paint their nails.
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