The Consult: Queenie Nguyen’s Favorite Winter Nail Looks & Product Picks

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Stripes, dashes, and polka dots. Classic French tips and modern half dips. Mismatched monochromatic tones. It’s never been easier to scan social media for the latest trending nail looks, but for celebrity and editorial nail artist Queenie Nguyen, ideating over her next design includes more than scrolling. “There’s something so mysterious about Surrealism that keeps my curiosity going,” she says about the artistic movement that inspires much of her work. “I’m slowly growing more interested in contemporary art, too. I’m usually drawn to unique patterns, color palettes, and classic and modern fashion trends as well.”