It might be the seasonal flair of the holidays, but everyone feels festive around this time of year, and guys are no exception. Although the trend of men taking care of their nails is still growing, some guys have begun to push the envelope even further. The emerging ranks of men who go beyond merely appreciating nail care permeate the layers our society, one of which being that of our esteemed celebrities.
These daring guys not only keep their grooming up to par, but they take the next step and add an extra touch that most men wouldn’t dare venture near: color. The next time you think that wearing colored nail polish is for ladies or pansies, call to mind that sports icon and epitome of man David Beckham has been caught multiple times sporting black polish on his athletic fingers. The trend of black polish is seen as a subtler selection, believe it or not, and a number of sports figures have tried the look, like six-time NFL Pro Bowler Chad Johnson and two-time NBA Finals Champion Dwayne Wade. Johnny Depp is another practitioner of black polish, as are musical talents like Wiz Khalifa, Ozzy Osbourne and Adam Lambert. Even though those those last two were a bit more obvious, it shows that men from all walks of life are giving colored polish a go.
Taking it even further are the valiant guys in the spotlight that apply an array of colors to their nails, shamed by no one. Music legend Seal sports colored nails every now and then, including a famed neon yellow that the paparazzi jumped at getting shots of. Zac Efron has been seen wearing color on his nails, as has Jessica Alba’s husband, yes, husband, Cash Warren. Even skateboarding master Tony Hawk got in on the action, coating his nails with a sparkly pink polish. Whether they are doing it for attention or because they like it and just don’t give a #@%$, it sends a message to guys everywhere that needs to be heard. Stand out, be an individual, and don’t care what the world thinks. If people who see your Hunter Green polish have something to say, tell them to go talk to Victoria Beckham about it.
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