Lipstick Nails Went Viral Because They Look So Weird—Now Everyone’s Getting Them
Kleigh Balugo
When deciding which nail shape to get, most of us land on square, almond, or maybe even stiletto if we’re feeling extra—but what about lipstick? After lipstick nails went viral on TikTok, people began to wonder if “anyone was actually walking around with lipstick shaped nails.” Not only have lipstick nails been all over our FYP, but they’ve long been Megan Thee Stallion‘s go to nail shape. So, no matter what your personal opinions are, prepare to see lipstick nails everywhere soon enough.
After one TikTok user went viral for calling lipstick nails “scary,” the internet unironically fell in love with the shape. Since then, nail techs have been posting tons of lipstick nail creations and beauty lovers have been showing off their favorite lipstick sets—only furthering the weird nail agenda. And although tons of commenters agreed that lipstick nails were just too strange to become a thing, a huge amount of lipstick nail fans chimed in to defend the trend. “YALL ARE SLEEPING ON LIPSTICK NAILS,” one TikToker commented. “Lowkey Megan Thee Stallion made them look so cute,” another person wrote.
Avant garde nails have been all the rage recently, and weird shapes are the ideal way to make your nails stand out. Whether its duck nails, claws, or lipstick—all the cool girls are getting super experimental with their nail shapes. And of course, leader of the hot girls and beauty icon Megan Thee Stallion is known for having immaculate taste in weird nails. Chances are, if there’s a strange nail look out there, Megan has already pulled it off. We’ve seen her rock backwards nails at Paris Fashion Week and lipstick nails back in 2022 (long before they popped off on TikTok), so of course we’re always looking to her for all the best nail trends long before they go viral. Lipstick nails are far from new, but TikTok’s recent obsession is just reminding us how underrated an interesting nail shape is.
What Are Lipstick Nails?
Lipstick nails are simply diagonal nails that resemble the shape of a bullet lipstick. While some wearers opt for a single lipstick nail as an accent, they’re typically worn as a full set. As for the design, it’s completely up to the wearer to decide what look to pair with their lipstick nails. Just like other shapes, you can go for something simple and subdued, or you can match the over-the-top vibe and opt for a louder design. No matter what you decide, lipstick nails are a truly eye-catching trend that’s perfect for anyone growing bored of the usual nail shapes. And if you’re still not convinced that lipstick nails are the cool girl shape, take it from Megan Thee Stallion’s countless lipstick nail looks.
