Justin Cappelletti has one of the coolest beauty industry jobs we’ve ever heard of. As a nail artist based out of Pinky’s Nails right here in Toronto, Cappelletti specializes in executing some of the most ground-breaking nail designs on the fingertips of the most fabulous drag queens around the world. You’ve got to be a pretty talented nail artist to impress the most glamourous globe-trotting stage performers out there, and Cappelletti is just that. We caught up with the nail artist to find out more about his life, favourite trends of the moment, and more…
Tell us a bit about yourself. What should people know?
My name is Justin Cappelletti, and I’m a nail artist based out of Pinky’s Nails in downtown Toronto – the only gender-bending nail salon in the world! I specialize in outfitting high caliber drag queens and performers around the world with over-the-top creations. Feeling the fantasy!
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As a nail artist, what have been some of the most innovative things you’ve painted on customers’ nails?
That’s the thing about Pinky’s… I’m constantly being creatively challenged to produce different and innovative things all the time, as the possibilities for nail art are pretty endless. I think the most innovative things I’ve done have come from using materials you wouldn’t associate with nails to conceptualize a nail you wouldn’t have seen before – like pom poms and denim and chains, oh my!
Do you have favourite brands of nail polish and if so why?
I’m not partial to one brand of lacquer in particular, but my favourite colours are highly pigmented or any metallic duochrome colours.
What are your favourite nail trends of the moment?
Like fashion, nail trends are constantly changing and evolving. We just got real gold and silver nail jewelery in the shop that are very ornate and eye-catching, so I’m pretty fond of those at the moment. They really elevate a set, and can be reused multiple times.
What do you think some of the next big nail trends will be?
I think the next nail trends always point to something new and unconventional, taking something from fashion or pop culture and translating them to nails. Trends always change with the season, but I think that clean, crisp work will always be chic and in style.
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Let’s get social. How do we stay up to date with you?
You can follow my personal work and life on Instagram and Twitter, and follow Pinky’s on Twitter to stay up-to-date with our studio!
