Key Takeaways
- Giggly Squad’s Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo appeared on Byrdie’s special issue cover wearing same-but-different metallic nail art.
- The French tipped and reverse French tipped designs play into the girls’ complementary energy—part of what makes their podcast so successful.
Remember those old Claire’s-core best friend charm bracelets? You and your BFF could each get half of a broken heart, or decide who was who between a peanut butter and jelly, a sun and moon, or a yin and yang.
If we were making updated versions of the classic jewelry design, I’d have a couple suggestions. How about tiny Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo charms, or—hear me out—a French manicure and reverse French?
The Summer House stars turned podcasting icons’ opposite styles and personalities are part of what makes “Giggly Squad” so great (not to mention wildly popular). Now, we’re seeing how their dynamic plays out in nail art form as they take on the cover of Byrdie’s Muse Issue. Ahead, discover everything there is to know about their not-so-matching manicures, including how to copy them yourself.
The Manicures
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For the shoot, both gigglers wore a take on the metallic French manicure. DeSorbo chose a medium-long set of milky square nails with a reverse French tip, while Berner rocked an almond-shaped set with the gilded tips in their typical spot.
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Celebrity nail artist Mo Quin was behind both manicures, which truly did the most to complement each other while spotlighting the girls’ individual personalities.
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How to Get the Look
While its probably easier to go to an expert, it is possible to get a great French manicure at home. Especially if you have hours of “Giggly Squad” backlogs to listen to while you perfect your craft. Byrdie has a step-by-step DIY guide here; just swap those white tips out for a metallic polish.
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You could also make things even easier on yourself and go for a set of press-ons, which DeSorbo has touted during her Amazon live shopping events. This set from Static Nails is good for the classic tip, or grab these from Glamnetic for the reverse.
Maybe you and your bestie can even apply them for each other? Feel free to giggle away as you do so—it’s part of the charm.
