The New Unicorn Frappuccino Manicure Is the Nail Art We Hate to Love
If there's one good thing that's come out of this madness, it's this.

Unless you've cut all ties with civilization, you know that Starbucks sent the internet into a tizzy when they added a Unicorn Frappuccino (opens in new tab) to the menu. A swirl of majestic, Instagram-worthy colors, the frappe is now inspiring nail artists, which means you can get in on the fun sans a sugar-induced diabetic coma. And we're here for that.
It was nail artist @thenailhub (opens in new tab) who first posted a shot of the Starbucks-inspired mani to her Instagram. To create the whirls of majestic colors, the artist hand-painted pink, purple, and blue clouds on the nails with touches of glitter. And as the ultimate accent, one nail was emblazoned with an illustration of the Frappuccino topped with a green straw, whipped cream, and the Starbucks logo for good measure.
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Since then, a slew of other manicurists have tapped into the trippy aesthetic. So if you're looking to take your unicorn content to the next level, assume T-Rex-Hands-selfie (opens in new tab) position with one of these dreamy interpretations.
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