Colorfully decorated fingernails are fashionable – but they pollute the environment.
By Marc Winkelmann
Have you already familiarized yourself with the 2024 nail trends? Is it that not only the chrome look and metallic accents in gold and silver remain popular this year, but 3-D work is also on the rise? So glued-on balls or other decorations that stand out clearly from the nail?
Influencers make fashion predictions for nail design on Tiktok and other social media. The number of users demonstrating how they have artfully decorated their fingers with polish, gel, acrylic and “press on” nails is growing rapidly. They share their inspiration using hashtags like #Nailinspo.
What you rarely find, however, are tips on sustainable, climate-friendly designs. They are urgently needed.