KATSEYE were upstaged by their nail artist at the VMAs
KATSEYE took home their first-ever moon man at the VMAs this week, taking out MTV's newcomer title 'Push Performance of the Year'. They also treated the audience to not one, but two performances of their hit singles 'Gnarly' and 'Gabriela'.
During the ceremony the Glossier ambassadors had a few outfit changes too, but their statement manicures were the through line of all their looks says Naomi Yasuda, the pop group's nail artist.
"It was a blast getting their nails ready for this moment using OPI’s Black Onyx ($12.97 from Chemist Warehouse) with a touch of crystal shine," she tells BEAUTYcrew. "My goal was to create a bold and glamorous nail look for the KATSEYE members for their VMA performance. Since they have several outfit changes, I chose to use black and crystals for the nails — I always try to make sure each girl's nails fit her personal style while keeping the whole group's look similar."
Ahead, the celebrity nail artist breaks down the VMAs nail looks of the six members of KATSEYE, including the products she used.
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Manon's French tips
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"Begin by applying a coat of OPI Infinite Shine Nail Lacquer Base Coat ($12.97 from Chemist Warehouse) and letting the lacquer dry," she tells us.
"Next, apply two coats of OPI Nail Lacquer in 'Put It In Neutral' ($10.97 from Chemist Warehouse), paint the French tip using one coat of OPI Infinite Shine Nail Lacquer in 'Black Onyx' ($12.97 from Chemist Warehouse), [and] add a few crystals ($12.99 from Amazon Australia) to each nail," she explains.
"[Then], finish with a coat of OPI Infinite Shine Nail Lacquer Top Coat ($12.97 from Chemist Warehouse)," says Yasuda.
Lara's Mehndi manicure
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"Prep nails and apply two coats of OPI Nail Lacquer in 'Put It In Neutral' ($10.97 from Chemist Warehouse)," Yasuda tells us.
"To create the black ombre, use three to four thin layers of OPI Infinite Shine Nail Lacquer in 'Black Onyx' ($12.97 from Chemist Warehouse), add crystals ($12.99 from Amazon Australia), gold studs ($13.29 from Amazon Australia) and a ring ($30.01 from Amazon Australia) to create a bindi-inspired charm," she went on to say. "Finish with a coat of OPI Infinite Shine Nail Lacquer Top Coat ($12.97 from Chemist Warehouse)."
Daniela's nail piercings
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"Mix OPI Infinite Shine Nail Lacquer Top Coat ($12.97 from Chemist Warehouse) and OPI Infinite Shine Nail Lacquer in 'Black Onyx' ($12.97 from Chemist Warehouse) to create a sheer black polish and apply one coat," says Yasuda.
"Create a French tip, half-moon, mixed design with OPI Infinite Shine Nail Lacquer in 'Black Onyx' ($12.97 from Chemist Warehouse), [and] apply a 3D gel on some of the lines of the French and half-moon design," she continued.
"Apply OPI Infinite Shine Nail Lacquer Top Coat ($12.97 from Chemist Warehouse) on the moulded gel, and then apply one coat of OPI Infinite Shine Nail Lacquer in 'Work From Chrome' ($25.95 from MYER)," she advises. "Add crystals ($12.99 from Amazon Australia) and finish with OPI Infinite Shine Nail Lacquer Top Coat ($12.97 from Chemist Warehouse)."
Yoonchae's negative space nails
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"Create a clear French manicure using OPI Infinite Shine Nail Lacquer in 'Black Onyx' ($12.97 from Chemist Warehouse), [and] apply a crystal chain ($30.98 from Amazon Australia) along the French line," says Yasuda.
"Add a small crystal ($12.99 from Amazon Australia) to the tip of the French manicure, [and] finish with a coat of OPI Infinite Shine Nail Lacquer Top Coat ($12.97 from Chemist Warehouse)," she tells us.
Sophia's bejewelled manicure
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"Apply two coats of OPI Infinite Shine Nail Lacquer in 'Black Onyx' ($12.97 from Chemist Warehouse), apply large crystals ($9.99 from Amazon Australia) with nail glue, and fill gaps to secure crystals," she instructs. "[Then] finish with OPI Infinite Shine Nail Lacquer Top Coat ($12.97 from Chemist Warehouse)."
Megan's mixed metals manicure
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"Apply two coats of OPI Infinite Shine Nail Lacquer in 'Black Onyx' ($12.97 from Chemist Warehouse), [then] apply a coat of OPI Infinite Shine Nail Lacquer Top Coat ($12.97 from Chemist Warehouse), and secure crystals ($30.98 from Amazon Australia) and studs ($13.29 from Amazon Australia)," Yasuda tells us.
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From their eyeliner, to their lip combinations, if there's one thing KATSEYE nails it's their makeup looks.
Briar Clark got her start in the media industry in 2017, as an intern for Marie Claire and InStyle. Since then, her keen interest in fashion and beauty has landed her gigs as a Digital Content Producer and Beauty Editor with titles like Girlfriend, Refinery29, BEAUTYcrew and beautyheaven. She loves the way seemingly innocuous topics like skin care and style have the ability to put a smile on people’s faces or make them think about themselves a little differently. A big believer in self love and experimentation, Briar has made a point of becoming the Australian beauty industry’s unofficial guinea pig for unusual treatments and daring hair trends. When she’s not testing out the latest beauty launches, Briar is big on broadening her horizons, mostly in the form of food but she’s also partial to travelling to new destinations both near and far (and of course, allocating an extra bag to bring their best beauty offerings home with her).
