Cardi B’s bizarrely-shaped lacquers have asserted themselves on the Internet — but not without fans petitioning for a dismissal of this Y2K-esque trend once and for all. The rapper-songwriter brought in her son’s first birthday with French-dipped, over-the-top tips featuring the bulkiest pair of cherries planted atop the nails: enter the ever-bulky, ever-chunky duck-feet manicure (also known as fan nails or flared nails). Cardi has modelled some of the most OTT tips in the past — from stiletto-shaped rhinestone-encrusted nails to comically-long manicures, she’s always entrusting her lacquers to the hottest trends, and this is probably the shortest her nails have ever been. Ahead — a close-up of the rapper’s nails along with some of the coolest iterations of the Y2K trend.
The Duck Feet Manicure — Cardi B’s Celebratory Choice Of Nails
The duck-feet manicure, mired in controversy, has more detractors than subscribers — with many shaming the nail shape for how chunky it is. This manicure is hallmarked by a flared, stretched-out tip that’s likened to the appearance of a duck’s feet. Notice how they widen at the tip instead of tapering in.
Cardi B’s manicure is embellished with white French tips and cherries, and other photos posted by the rapper display charms and spangles accenting the tips too. The best part about these nails is that they allow you more space to work with — which translates into more gems, glitz, and glitter courtesy of the exaggerated surface area of the nail. The worst part? They’re a little less wearable than your conventional tips. And notice how they’re always clamouring for attention: not for the faint-hearted. Honestly — it’s all about your comfort and preference. Below are some of our current favourites on Instagram.
French Flares
Just like Cardi’s — only without accessories enriching the aesthetic.
Rhinestone Ruse
Euphoria has left us with an urge to add rhinestones everywhere. Nails included.
Darker Ducks
If you’re looking for something a little darker than Cardi’s nails, this one’s perfect.
Barbiecore Bloom
These Barbiecore-era Hello Kitty Y2K nails are doused in heart-shaped gems, tiny studs, and little stickers.
Swirl Hurl
A little twist on the standard French manicure never hurt anyone.
Striped Strips
Zebra stripes and Hello Kitty never looked better together.
Get the idea? What do you think of duck feet nails? You can be as brutal as you want.
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