Mani enthusiasts and nail techs are never backing down. Just when we thought we’ve had our fill of chrome nails, glazed donuts, beach mani, glossy, matte, and other stunning styles, something else has been added to the list: hello kitty nails.
As typical of every aspect of fashion and beauty, this manicure draws inspiration from another creative industry—film. Hello Kitty, a cartoon character, has entertained kids and adults worldwide for generations. She celebrated her 50th anniversary this year and has also been making rounds on TikTok.
If you’re looking for another outlet for your creativity, adorn your fingernails with images of this animation. But first, let’s see how this mani idea originated.
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What are Hello Kitty Nails?
As established in the introduction of this piece, these are manicures inspired by the 1974 Japanese animation Hello Kitty. Also known by her real name Kitty White (キティ・ホワイト, Kiti Howaito), this fictional character was created by Yuko Shimizu. It’s now currently designed by Yuko Yamaguchi while the Japanese company, Sanrio, owns it.
Sanrio portrays Hello Kitty as a British white cat with a signature red bow and no visible mouth living on London’s outskirts with her family. Hello Kitty also has a twin sister she’s close to, Mimmy. In the cartoon, Mimmy wears a yellow bow.
Kitty became more popular when introduced to a US audience in 1976. Hello Kitty transcended the walls of TV shows and penetrated the world of toys, kids’ notebooks, lunchboxes, and even high fashion.
For example, In the 1990s, Sanrio released products like purses for adults. Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga, and other celebrities hopped on the items, making Kitty White more popular than before.
Furthermore, fans’ love for Sanrio and one of its most iconic characters, Hello Kitty, goes beyond clothing items, toys, and other merchandise. Some superfans visit the Hello Kitty Restaurant in Japan, visit places on the Hello Kitty travel bucket list, buy the new Hello Kitty x Converse collaboration sneakers or the Hello Kitty x Proactiv skincare kit. Others decorate their homes with Kitty White items like those from the Hello Kitty x PBTeen collaboration or try on manicure designs with the adorable expressionless face of this cartoon character.
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Lovely Kitty White Mani Ideas to Inspire You
We can’t get enough of Hello Kitty. So, if you’re a fan of the colourful fictional cat character, you’ll love these Hello Kitty-inspired manicure ideas we’ve curated for you. From French manis to glossy, dotted, glittery, mix and match, and others, there’s a kitty nail design for you.
No better way to express your allegiance to your favourite Sanrio character than framing it at your fingertips. If you can’t get a kitty purse or bag, that’s fine. Show your nail tech any of these Kitty white nail ideas and get that animative mani that keeps tongues wagging.
