Men Sporting Dressed-up Manicures Is Becoming a BIG Beauty Trend in 2022

Male digits are getting dressed-up in 2022 and we are here for it!  In the past, heading out for a mani-pedi sesh and painting your nails have classically been considered a girly activity, and it was about time this rather regressive stereotype changed. Fast forward to now—as conversations around self-expression evolve—sporting a cool manicure has transformed into a gender-neutral rage. ‘Man-icures’ are trending thanks to Harry Styles, Prateik Babbar, Machine Gun Kelly, Marc Jacobs, and more. These style-savvy dudes are embracing polished nails— dipped, painted, stickered, and stenciled—from creative, intricate designs to minimal single-shade base coats and everything in between. Allow us to introduce you to the men who are expressing a previously untapped facet of their personal style through bold, fresh manis. Scroll down to get inspired.
 
Harry Styles

Not one to shy away from sporting colors or decals, Harry Styles' go-to nail art spans from cutesy motifs like smiley faces to more cutting-edge images. Looking for some DIY-friendly ‘mani-cure’ inspiration? Recreate his latest black and yellow mani for an instant pick me up.
 
Prateik Babbar

Prateik Babbar's all-black nail art with graphic motif details levels up a simple monochromatic look to give it a futuristic edge. Take notes: the new rules of male manicures dictate that more is more, be it choice of color or attention to details.
 
Machine Gun Kelly

Acrylic styles are not for the fainthearted. Enter Machine Gun Kelly, who knows a thing or two about nail art that pops. The singer's one-handed, neon-hued, pink-and-black studded stiletto press-ons tick all the right boxes for a rockstar-approved mani.
 
Shawn Mendes

Thanks to Shawn Mendes, we can officially add all-black nail polish to our everyday beauty essentials. From a hipster trend to a goth fashion look,, this ultimate gender-neutral shade is a perennial go-to favorite for those wanting to up their nail game with minimal effort. 
 
Marc Jacobs

With everything Y2K becoming cool again, Marc Jacob’s striking, holographic nails are absolute winners when it comes to male-manis. 
 
Sahil Salathia

Sahil Salathia flaunts a classic black nail polish with a graphic update that demands a second look. Pro Tip: A minimal manicure like the actors is perfect for all those wanting to have fun with their look without fully committing to bolder styles.