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If there is one man who popularized black nail polish among rock musicians and metalheads, it was Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne.
The former NBA star is known for his bold, sometimes extravagant style. From body art to makeup, Rodman never looks boring.
Have you ever seen the actor wearing nail polish? Well, he did so on stage during the 26th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala on January 3, 2015.
Metallica are one of the biggest bands in the world, and its guitarist, Kirk Hammett, is known for rocking black nail polish.
The late fashion designer knew a thing or two about style. He too painted his nails and looked magnificent.
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And speaking of rappers who paint their nails, Tyler, the Creator also likes a nice manicure. Here he's pictured at the BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles.
No matter if he's playing guitar for Jane's Addiction or the Red Hot Chili Peppers, or, indeed, if he's being a judge on 'Ink Master,' Dave Navarro likes his nail polish.
The actor caused a stir with his blue nails, when he went up on stage during the 2010 Teen Choice Awards. We say it matches his eyes beautifully!
The Australian singer-songwriter likes to wear his nail polish on stage. Here is Troye Sivan during a show on May 2, 2016, in Milan, Italy.
The 2021 Met Gala saw many celebs wearing the most exquisite costumes, but the 'Gossip Girl' actor also impressed with his impeccable nails.
The rapper has a unique style, and he makes nail polish work for him. This picture was taken at the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
The 'Glee' actor, here with fellow actress Chita Rivera, shows off his nails backstage at The Lyceum Theater on May 20, 2015 in New York City.
If the son of David and Victoria Beckham wears red nail polish and hangs out with Kate Moss at Paris Fashion Week, then we say it's working pretty well for him.
The rapper really does get creative with his nails, and we absolutely love it!
One year later, Bad Bunny accepts the Social Artist of the Year award during the 2019 Billboard Latin Music Awards in Las Vegas. His nails also deserve an award!
It's safe to say that in recent years the use of nail polish has grown in popularity in the world of hip hop. Here, A$AP Rocky is seen outside the Loewe show during Paris Fashion Week on September 27, 2019.
And speaking of fashion, the famous designer is no stranger to a good manicure. Marc Jacobs is seen here in New York's SoHo neighborhood on September 11, 2019.
The Puerto Rican rapper also jumped on the nail polish bandwagon. He looks great at the 19th annual Latin Grammy Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 15, 2018 in Las Vegas.
The rapper, here with Megan Fox, shows off his exquisite nails at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on May 27, 2021.
The singer is on another level when it comes to style. This was one of his most daring outfits (paired with painted nails), showcased at the 2019 Met Gala in New York City.
A style icon, the actor and 30 Seconds to Mars singer was rocking black nail polish back in 2006.
The 'Kiss from a Rose' singer is seen at LAX on February 4, 2012. Check out his cool brown nails!
Playing around with creative uses of nail polish is nothing new for Steven Tyler. How cool were his nails back in the day?
The lead singer of Aerosmith is known for his flamboyant style, and he's not settling down any time soon. Here's Tyler with his painted nails during the 2018 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course.
The actor turned heads with his painted nails at 'The Rum Diary' New York premiere at the Museum of Modern Art on October 25, 2011.
The front man of the New York art rockers the Velvet Underground matched his makeup to his somber persona. Here, Lou Reed poses for a publicity photo circa 1973 in New York City.
David Bowie was a glam rock icon, so a good manicure was a must-have. In this picture, makeup artist Pierre La Roche paints Bowie's nails for a performance as his Aladdin Sane persona in 1973.
No one stays indifferent to Lil Nas X's style. His nails do look amazing! This photo was taken at the 10th Annual LACMA Art+Film Gala on November 6, 2021.
Are rappers the new rockers when it comes to nail embellishment? Lil Yachty rocked these vibrant nails at the 2021 REVOLT Summit on November 12, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Men wearing nail polish is nothing new—and we're not just talking about men who have an androgynous style. Indeed, many men have been doing so since at least 3500 BCE! From Babylonian warriors to ancient Egyptians, and during the Chinese Ming and Qing dynasties, men showing off their painted nails has always made a statement.
To this day, men continue to do embellish their nails, and some have really taken their man-icure to a whole new level. Want to see what we mean? Then click on and discover how famous men paint their nails.
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Men wearing nail polish is nothing new—and we're not just talking about men who have an androgynous style. Indeed, many men have been doing so since at least 3500 BCE! From Babylonian warriors to ancient Egyptians, and during the Chinese Ming and Qing dynasties, men showing off their painted nails has always made a statement.
To this day, men continue to do embellish their nails, and some have really taken their man-icure to a whole new level. Want to see what we mean? Then click on and discover how famous men paint their nails.