It’s my monthly manicure time again, also pre-CNY glow-up ritual. This time, I walked into Grace’s chair with a concept - Disney villain era, but make it art.

My inspiration? The poisoned apple from Snow White and Ursula’s octopus tentacles from The Little Mermaid — dramatic, dangerous, and deliciously iconic.

Funny thing is I didn’t even realize I was going full “大紅大紫” until Grace said it out. Most of my customers are obsessed with the red apple melting skull design.

Anyway, I’m emotionally attached to the Ursula octopus leg nail with its vividly dark purple aura. It feels more dimensional and powerful.

Grace built it from scratch, and the suction cups are so detailed and vividly insane. I even asked her to go darker and moodier with the shading so it looks more surreal.

And the rest of the set? A fiery cat-eye effect with dark, pointy drama that screams “don’t test me!” Sharp. Bold. Luxurious. Like a warning sign, but gorgeous.

Kthxbye.