PSA: soft-grunge (think: messier than the OG indie sleaze movement), is having a big moment. And we’ve got Miss Olivia Rodrigo to thank for that. The mega-star has been bringing back the goth-esq, ultra-black nails throughout her world-wide GUTS tour.
Rodrigo has been giving grunge the glow up it so deserves. Balancing a careful blend of her classic chic All-American glam ‘liner and lips’ combo mixed with the grungy darker nails and IDGAF attitude, she’s our gen’s answer to Avril Lavigne’s punk-princess attitude.
So, let’s make the logical choice and get ready to say goodbye to the glazed, milky nail trends and hello to goth-grunge…
Black Nail Polish
Olivia Rodrigo’s *exact* nail polish
Well, we guess you could say we ‘pay attention to things other people ignore’. Because we’ve gone and found her exact signature polish. Yep, and guess what? You can totally score a steal with it on sale (most of the time) at Chemist Warehouse. Get read for this, because you’re going to be highkey obsessed with it. Celeb nail artist Yoko Sakakura drops that it’s none other than OPI’s Nail Polish in ‘Black Onyx’ ($18.99 (usually $21.95) from Chemist Warehouse).
Alternative black nail polishes
We get it, picking a polish doesn’t always just happen when there’s a sale on. So, you’re going to want to try out these other equally as deep, dark and moody shades of black nail polishes to get you in the grunge mood.
And thankfully, the look isn’t as involved in some other nail trends, with a simple lick of DIY polish nailing the trend.
Kester Black Nail Polish in ‘Black Rose’
Is this nail polish cheap? No, but it is good for you and the environment so it kind of wins on all fronts really. The glossy black polish is made from 83 per cent natural ingredients, and has even been enriched with antioxidant vitamin E for nail nourishment.
$28 from Kester Black
Sally Hansen Insta Dri in ‘Back to Black’
If you’ve got a min, you’ve got a mani. Yep, you can be on the run from classes to catch up and still make time for a fresh mani. All you need is a single coat of this polish and one minute of your time. Simple right? The formula even is chip-resistant, although chips just add to the grunge theme.
$6.47 (usually $12.95) from Chemist Warehouse
Essie Gel Couture in ‘Like It Loud’
The glossy gel-like finish of this polish is a major vibe. The long wearing formula offers up to 12 days of creamy, standout nail perfection. With a coat of this on your nails, you’re bound to stand out of the crowd.
$16.49 at Catch
Coquettish bows are out and soft-grunge is in. You seriously can’t think it’s a bad idea right? Because, f*ck it, it’s fine… Mother has spoken and we’re obsessed.
Main Image Credit: @oliviarodrigo
More of a natural, neutral nail gal? We’ve got that glossy inspo here…
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