Marc Jacobs is wearing beads on every fingertip. Since debuting this "ball nail" look in early September, he has kept the same style for nearly two months, now on his fourth set with only the colors changing. With a translucent shine that makes them look like candy from a distance, he has even called these nails "Fall's balls."
The work comes from Muñeca Beauty Nails, a salon in the Bronx, New York. Each nail features a bead in a different color, mixing blue, green, amber, and cream tones. The beads sit on a transparent base, appearing to float above the nail. The color combinations shift each time, but the one-bead-per-nail structure remains constant.
The look recalls Marc Jacobs' own Beaded MJ Balloon jewelry collection. The Beaded MJ Balloon line also uses round beads as its central motif. The beads on his fingertips share the same design language as the jewelry he created. Whether coincidence or intention, brand and personal style converge on a single hand.
If your fingertips need a fall accent, why not try a bead or two like Marc Jacobs? It's simple but delivers real dimension. Mix colors for a playful vibe, or stick to one tone for restraint. What color bead would you choose?
The work comes from Muñeca Beauty Nails, a salon in the Bronx, New York. Each nail features a bead in a different color, mixing blue, green, amber, and cream tones. The beads sit on a transparent base, appearing to float above the nail. The color combinations shift each time, but the one-bead-per-nail structure remains constant.
The look recalls Marc Jacobs' own Beaded MJ Balloon jewelry collection. The Beaded MJ Balloon line also uses round beads as its central motif. The beads on his fingertips share the same design language as the jewelry he created. Whether coincidence or intention, brand and personal style converge on a single hand.
If your fingertips need a fall accent, why not try a bead or two like Marc Jacobs? It's simple but delivers real dimension. Mix colors for a playful vibe, or stick to one tone for restraint. What color bead would you choose?
FAQ
Which salon did Marc Jacobs's ball nails at?
They were done at Muñeca Beauty Nails, a nail salon in the Bronx, New York. Marc Jacobs has been returning to this salon for the ball nail style since early September and is currently on his fourth set.
How many times has Marc Jacobs gotten ball nails?
He's been repeating the same style for the fourth time over nearly two months since debuting it in early September. Each time he only changes the color combination while maintaining the structure of one bead on each nail.
What's the connection between Marc Jacobs's ball nails and the Beaded Balloon collection?
The ball nails recall Marc Jacobs's jewelry line, the Beaded MJ Balloon collection. Both designs use round beads as their main motif, so his personal style and brand design share the same language.
