Thanks to Gen Z tastemakers like Billie Eilish and Emma Chamberlain, ’90s grunge beauty is having a renaissance.
In a few words, the nostalgia-driven aesthetic is typically dark, and androgynous, and embraces imperfections. What’s more, a decidedly grunge look aims to challenge the norm in some way, departing from the traditionally classic or elegant (like a perfectly applied cat eye, for example).
Typically, this translates to smudged black eyeliner from the night before, vampy lip shades, and lived-in wet hair — though the “grunge girl” aesthetic applies to edgy manicure moments, too.
The overall vibe of grunge nails? Think both glossy and matte black nail polish shades, cross motifs, cool-toned aura art, and Y2K-esque chromatic finishes on dark hues.
From celeb-approved silver chrome sets to more minimal mani details that still have some edge, keep scrolling to find 14 nail art ideas that match the trendy grunge aesthetic.