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11 Kylie Jenner Nails that Are Shining Examples of the Acrylic Manicure
Happy Birthday, Kylie Jenner! May you live long, prosper, and dye your hair many shades of teal. If there's anything we know about this famous rich girl, it's that she loves herself some claw jobs. If you follow Kylie Jenner on Instagram, you'll notice copious shots of the signature Kylie Jenner manicure: pointy nails in neutrals and pastels, juxtaposed against her face, a dinner scape, or the back of her cell phone. She's the poster child of the selfie generation, with the fingers to match.
The reality TV personality turns 17 today, and will most likely celebrate by laying out, tooling around LA with her motley entourage of rich hoodlums, and probably getting a manicure. On her name day, let's recall all the times that her inch-long tips stole the show. 'Cause obviously, you can never have enough acrylic nails...
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When she reached for the check
In this Holy Trinity of manicures, Kylie (bottom) is the Father. See Son at top left, and Holy Ghost at top right.
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That time she got a cheeseburger with Selena Gomez
Gomez and Jenner grabbed an “In ‘n Out” and posed for a selfie, but all I’m looking at is Kylie’s pointy thumbnail.
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In the yuletide season
Nothing like a flipping-off with a well-manicured hand.
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That time she co-authored a book... sorta
These are the hands that typed City of Indra. Or rather, these are the hands that typed emails to her ghostwriter, re: City of Indra .
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That time she decorated her nails with eyes
I’d pin this Kenzo-inspired mani.
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When she had an itch on her lip
Or perhaps she’s just pondering if she should ask for square tips next time…
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That time she got sushi
Now, just imagine the struggle of using chopsticks.
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When she was super surprised
That’s so shocking! The light’s about to change??
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When she hung out with her sister
These nails know nothing of manual labor.
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