Nailed

Mayzie Hart traces her love of nail art from early childhood to the present day; she reminisces about receiving her first bottle of nail polish at age five, seeing the freshly manicured nails of Californian women at age 7, and discovering Chanel's iconic nail polish shade, Vamp, in the mid 2000s. Hart writes about trying on Vamp for the first time: how painting on the deep red shade––worn by the likes of Uma Thurman-- was empowering. As her collection of nail polishes grows, nail art becomes a form of self expression for Hart; she discovers she is alone in her love for this subject. She ends with a list of her favorite products, tips for pro-nails, and suggestions for simple nail art. -- Alekhya