5 Chappell Roan Inspired Nail Ideas Fit For The Pink Pony Club

Chappell Roan is out there. That’s no secret. The star is known around the world for her fiery red locks, dramatic makeup, and bold costumes — all of which make for some epic nail inspo. This “Femininomenon” hitmaker creates a safe space for her fans to be themselves, where no self-expression idea is too wild. Roan has been taking that philosophy on the road with her “Midwest Princess Tour,” and, much like Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short N’ Sweet Tour,” fans have been using their concert manicures to pay homage to this eccentric beauty.

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It can be tough though to think of nail art that relates to Roan in an obvious (but not too obvious) way, while still being original, which is why we’ve done the hard work for you. Perfect for the “Pink Pony Club,” we’ve got five nail ideas that are also ideal for a Roan show, or just for listening to “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” for the millionth time.

Chappell Roan used a pageant aesthetic for her “Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” album cover, so tiara nails make the perfect homage. You’ll need nail gems (specifically suitable for nails to avoid damage) and we’d recommend getting 10 diamond turquoise gemstones to mimic the color of Roan’s dress. Place the large gem on the nail tip in the middle and secure it using nail glue, then add smaller gems in a rainbow shape either side to mimic a tiara. On the cover, Roan’s dress features green and silver gems, which would look gorgeous here. Fit for a princess!

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Though Chappell Roan is stunning without makeup, a huge part of her look is the dramatic way she paints her face. The star rocks makeup inspired by drag queens on stage, and your manicure is a fun way to represent that. Paint a red lipstick (Roan’s favorite!), a mascara wand, a makeup brush, and a closed eye using an small nail art brush. In Roan’s world, the more eyeshadow the better, so try adding a blue nail powder over the painted lid to get a similar effect. Add glitter to one nail on each hand for Roan-inspired glitz.

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All eyes were on Chappell Roan in June 2024 when she dressed up as the Statue of Liberty for her Gov Ball performance, and the look is the perfect inspo for a really fun mani. Use layers of builder gel to create Lady Liberty’s clothes, head, and arm (this may take a little practice), then paint over your creation with a deep green polish and add gold or a small rhinestone for her torch. To link the look to Roan when she’s not in her patriotic costume, use a red background to represent her signature tresses. Bonus: This manicure style could also work on the Fourth of July!

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If you love being a “a pink pony girl,”why not show it off? Chappell Roan gave us a glam cowboy aesthetic on the cover of the “Pink Pony Club” single, appearing in a pink cowboy hat, scarf, and satin gloves, and the look makes for killer Western-inspired nail art. Paint a light pink cowboy hat using a small nail art brush, then outline it with a hot pink shade. For Roan, more is more, so try as many different Western designs as possible. Cow print manicures have been a massive 2024 trend and make a great addition, as will pink cowboy boots, pink cacti, a pink lasso, or even a pink stag skull.

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A spilled 3D red wine glass with a puddle of alcohol pouring across the nail is Chappell Roan-level dramatic. For this unique look inspired by the single “Red Wine Supernova,” you’ll need cosmetic grade mini plastic wine glasses about the length of your nails. The longer your talons the better. Apply a neutral base color, then create the spill using a deep red polish. Attach the faux glass with a strong nail glue. We know this idea isn’t overly practical, but it’s perfect if you’re seeing Roan on tour. If you think it’s too much, only apply the wine glass to two fingers and simply paint the others red.

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