ew celebrities have as much fun with their nail art as Megan Thee Stallion. For years now, the “Savage” rapper has been delivering maximalist manicure inspiration, whether it be at major fashion events like the Met Gala or Haute Couture Fashion Week, on awards show red carpets, in her bold music videos, or just on her personal Instagram. Clearly, nails are a favorite form of creative expression for the Grammy-winner, who pulls inspiration from all over — from video games and anime characters to favorite films and more. And while she’s occasionally more subdued when it comes to adorning her tips, her best manicures of all time happen to be some of her boldest.
Earlier this month, Megan made waves at the Gaurav Gupta Haute Couture show when she showed up with an upside-down manicure that was equal parts fascinating and discombobulating. While the look put her nails on many beauty lovers’ radars, it was far from the first time she’s used her manis to make a statement. Even the classic French tips have to have a creative twist for Meg, via neon nail colors or the addition of 3D jewels. And while many celebrities stick to a favorite shape and length, the “HISS” rapper is all over the map, sometimes sporting mile-long nails and other times showing off her shorter, natural length — all varying between pointy stiletto, square, and even lipstick-shaped tips.
Given her refreshing ability to take risks, it’s a nearly impossible task to pick her 10 best nail looks, but we were up for the task. Ahead, get a closer look at Meg’s most memorable manis over the past few years, each more eye-catching than the next.Just a day before her upside-down nails made waves in Paris, Meg wore a much different nail look for the Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2025 show. Her short, mix-and-match mani was inspired by the Moroccan-themed collection.
K-Pop Cuteness
While in South Korea, Krok sourced Kawaii-inspired accoutrements for the rapper’s “Strategy” music video. Her long, square-tipped nails were a mix of purple plaid and 3D-adorned, with pearls, hearts, and bow charms.
