I’m not going to pretend like I’m super adventurous with my nail color choices. I’m usually a nude, pink, or classic red type of gal, but lately, I’ve been feeling inspired to step outside of my comfort zone. That’s all thanks to celebrity nail artist Mei Kawajiri. She has fast become one of my favorite nail artists to follow due to the fun and bold works of art she has done for celebs such as Gigi Hadid, Rosalía, Dua Lipa, and more.
After combing through her Instagram, I’m now armed with a fresh inspo board of design ideas along with some seriously cool nail color combinations I never would have thought to pair together. Yep, you heard it here first—mismatched nails are the next big thing, and Kawajiri’s stunning work is the proof. Luckily for us, Kawajiri was kind enough to share the inside scoop on her favorite colors to mix. For all her picks, keep reading below.