China on your hand? Porcelain nails are trending: here’s 20 designs we love
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English pop group, T’Pau, topped the UK singles chart in the ’80s with ‘China In Your Hand’, and who knew that almost 40 years later, wearing china on the hands – specifically nails – would be so popular?
Porcelain or china-inspired nail art captures the delicate beauty of traditional blue and white ceramic patterns, often inspired by Ming dynasty porcelain.
The elegant motifs often feature florals, landscapes and delicate filigree, and have been a symbol of refinement for centuries. Now, nail pros are stepping up to embrace the aesthetic, recreating the patterns on nails using hand-painting and stamping techniques. Take a look at some of our favourite styles from Instagram…
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