Gay nail art

A collab between transgender activist Corey Rae and nail salon Bellacures, this mani is named Charming Christine after Christine Jorgensen, the first woman to become widely known in the U.S. for having sex affirmation surgery. You can get it IRL—along with manis inspired by trans activists Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson—at Bellacures locations in California, with $3 from each manicure donated to the LA LGBT Center.

No basic French tips here! Add all the color, and go for diagonal lines to add even more intrigue to the look.

Nail stickers make it super easy to send a message with your mani, without a steady hand.

Even if you're a beginner with nail art, having these inexpensive nail-art brushes on

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