These Nail Looks Scream ‘Main Character Energy’

Chanel your main character energy with these bold nail looks.

Allie Hogan
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Published: Nov 15, 2024

main character nail looks — IG: @naillyys/@basecoatstories

It’s well known that one of the first things a person notices about you is your hands, and more importantly your nails. A manicure is worth a thousand words, and yours should be a New York Times bestselling memoir. Beyond how your nails look to others a good manicure can make you feel more empowered and put together. If you’re trying to channel your main character energy right now try starting with one of these fresh statement-making nail looks.

Nail Looks to Help You Channel Your Main Character Energy

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Cocoa Chrome Nails

Chrome nails are trending big time right now, as are espresso-inspired manicures, thanks to the girl with the biggest main character energy, Sabrina Carpenter. Combining the two looks makes for an eye-catching set.

IG: @the_ys_studio

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Mixed Media Nails

If you’re one of those chaotic but cool main characters, we think you’ll love this set with French tips as the base and animal print and cherries artfully added for extra oomph.

IG: @naillyys

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The main character is often a social butterfly, and what better way to wear your personality on your sleeve (or nails) than with this intricate nail art design?

IG_bycheznails

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Character Actor Nails

Don’t be afraid to take the idea of main character nails literally and create a manicure inspired by your favorite character from TV or movies. This nail artist made gorgeous nail art inspired by the ornate dresses of characters on Bridgerton.

@lauradidmynails; @rachelsuenails

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Sea Siren Nails

As the lore goes, sirens are the most seductive, alluring creatures of the sea, which is why there was an eye makeup trend inspired by them. These sea siren nails with pearls, shell texture, and gold accents are striking and sure to get compliments.

IG: @nailsbymarth_

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Classic Red Manicure

When in doubt, a clean classic red manicure will always serve up some solid main character energy. After all, we do believe in the red nail theory.

IG: @iramshelton

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Blooming Rainbow Nails

Blooming nails are the trendiest gel manicure right now, and we just know any good main character would give this look a try.

IG: @basecoatstories/@zalando_beauty

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Tortoiseshell French Manicure

Tortoiseshell nails have big main character energy, but if you want to curb it a bit, opt for keeping the design to the tips with a French manicure moment.

IG: @staceymachin

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Chardonnay Nails

This shade is in itself a main character. Yes, it’s the color of the season right now, but it has also been the top trend in years past, so it’ll never not be famous to us.