Kylie Jenner Channeled ’90s Pamela Anderson With Her New Mani

Kylie Jenner just shook up my summer-to-fall mood board. Lately, I’ve been saving pictures of trendy micro-French manicures on Pinterest, but she’s convinced me to take my next nail appointment in the opposite direction. Let me introduce you to the “deep ’90s French” manicure.

Coined and created by Celebrity Nail Artist Zola Ganzorigt, the “deep ’90s French” is an homage to the original French manicure—think long, almond-shaped nails and a thick French tip. It’s a complete reversal from the itty-bitty “quiet luxury” French manicures I’ve been seeing all over my FYP. I associate it with an edgy, cool-girl energy, thanks to Pamela Anderson, who was known for the look in the ’90s and early 2000s. Decades later, it’s still just as cool, and Jenner is proof.

The Reference:

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Ganzorigt included a picture of the inspiration behind Jenner’s manicure; it appears to be the 1997 cover of Nails magazine, featuring a woman with a French manicure and rose-gold toenail polish. As I said before, I tend to associate the look with Pamela Anderson. Here, she’s pictured in Los Angeles in 2003.

The 2025 Look:

Ganzorigt updated the original look in one way, with a sleek, almond-shaped tip, rather than the traditional square one. It seems to be Jenner’s signature shape.

Call me crazy, but seeing Jenner in an all-black outfit with voluminous hair and sunglasses is giving ’90s Pamela Anderson in the best way. The “deep ’90s French” manicure is the cherry on top. Now, excuse me while I book a nail appointment.

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