KATSEYE claws: 10 of the girl band’s best nail looks
By Jess Watts | 14 August 2026 | Art & Technique
LA-based girl group, KATSEYE, has taken the world by storm. Alongside their highly influential music careers, the members are also known for trendsetting nail styles.
Let’s take a look at their most notable nail looks…
New York-based celebrity nail artist, Naomi Yasuda (@naominailsnyc), is behind the majority of KATSEYE’s most iconic nail designs. After relocating from Japan to the US, a chance encounter with a make-up artist led Naomi to Hollywood’s elite, and her client base now boasts A-listers including Lady Gaga, Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter.
1. Head In The Clouds Festival
LA-based music festival, Head In The Clouds, is an annual celebration of artists from across the Asian diaspora. The weekend-long festival returned in 2026 with KATSEYE headlining Saturday’s festivities. To complement their Y2K-inspired pink, white and blue outfits, Naomi Yasuda created custom, gem-bellished nail looks for each member.
2. Animal music video
The music video for 2026 hit single, Animal, saw the members of KATSEYE rocking crystal nails. From Daniela Avanzini’s chain-link look to Megan Skiendiel’s jazzed-up bangle French tips, each nail style stole the show.
3. The Governors Ball
At the beginning of June 2026, KATSEYE performed at NYC music festival, The Governors Ball. The group were dressed in polka dot outfits, and of course, Naomi Yasuda designed custom nails to match. Each design incorporated a symbol of New York, with Sophia Laforteza’s neon yellow and black look boasting the iconic ‘I love NY’ graphic.
4. American Music Awards (AMAs)
The AMAs are one of the biggest nights in the music industry, and KATSEYE made their mark in more ways than one. Not only did the group turn heads with kitschy, Y2K-inspired nail looks, but they took home wins in all three categories they were nominated in.
5. Pinky Up music video
KATSEYE dropped their techno-pop single Pinky Up in April 2026, accompanied by a music video that leaned fully into the song’s rebellious, chaotic coquette aesthetic. Among the standout beauty moments were the singers’ eye-catching nail styles, with Megan Skiendiel’s 3D nails taking inspiration from her outfits and adding an extra dose of drama to her look.
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6. Matrix advert
For their collaboration with haircare brand, Matrix, the members of KATSEYE matched their manicures to the products as they filmed a playful ad. Yoonchae Jeung posed in purple, with silver chrome stars adding a pop of reflective radiance.
7. Grammy Awards
In addition to being nominated for two categories at the 2026 Grammy’s, KATSEYE also wowed audiences with an intensely choreographed performance of hit single, Gnarly. Each member wore black and silver nail sets, with Meret Manon Bannerman’s piercing-inspired look perfectly capturing the vibe of the showcase.
8. Monster High collaboration
In July 2025, KATSEYE collaborated with Mattel TV series, Monster High, for a modern remix of the show’s iconic Fright Song. The music video featured the band members dressed to match their own Monster High dolls, and Yoonchae’s white tiger-striped nails were one of the standout styles.
9. Gabriela music video
One of the band’s biggest hits is R&B single, Gabriela. The song reached the top ten on multiple national singles charts and its accompanying music video has over 89 million views. In this, the group’s nails, carefully curated by Naomi Yasuda, reflect each of the member’s outfits.
Lara Raj’s sets were particularly eye-catching, incorporating gold chrome, smoky aura, piercing-inspired details, bold French tips and sculptural red 3D florals.
10. Lollapalooza
Chicago-based music festival, Lollapalooza, is one of America’s longest-running music showcases, celebrated for its high energy and distinctly urban aesthetic. In 2025, KATSEYE took to one of the festival’s main stages for an electric performance, complemented by custom nail art by Naomi Yasuda. Each member wore red and black designs accented with silver studs, adding an edgy, urban finish to their stage looks.
