K-pop girl group Aespa is back with another killer track, and this time, it’s Whiplash. The dance track is part of the group’s fifth mini album, and features members Karina, Winter, Ningning and Giselle in an exhilarating new music video, which has already racked up more than 45 million views on YouTube. Beyond the buzzy EDM beats and catchy melody, the visuals of the song are stunning to say the least. This comes as no surprise—the group is known for their futuristic aesthetic and boundary-breaking style. In Whiplash, in particular, it’s the nails that have got us in a chokehold.
Below, get a closer look at the Aespa girls’s conceptual nails. From eye-catching chrome moments to novel extensions, Aespa knows how to make a statement with their nails. Inspo for your next appointment, maybe?
Cat’s eye nails are coming back into style. This set that Giselle wore in the promotional photos was a mix of a few different cat’s eye colours, optimising a cool-toned colour palette for the colder seasons. In addition, the unconventional 3D spikes near the nail bed not only add intrigue but add character to the set. To ease up on the edginess, the mix of milky tones helps to balance out the set. If you’re not a fan of the rich gray colour, you can always swap it out for a midnight blue, which would work just as well.
3D elements are definitely staking their claim on nails this year. Just like Winter, you can incorporate soft and playful 3D elements into your press-ons. The large droplets and whisker-like additions aren’t the most practical, so you can save this look for a fancy party, rather than a day-to-day look.
Who says pink can’t be edgy? With this ombré set as seen on Karina, she’s adding a punch of cool-girl energy to the colour of the season. The purplish-pink hue has been seen on the lips and eyelids across various major fashion shows throughout the Fall/Winter 2024 and Spring/Summer 2025 seasons, and now has made its ways onto Aespa’s claws.
It seems Aespa is not only leading the charge in the K-pop world, but in the beauty sphere as well. So next time you visit your nail technician, you can borrow some ideas from Whiplash for a uniquely quirky set.
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