Men having manicures are slowly chipping away at beauty stereotypes


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Men are now embracing painted and perfectly manicured nails, shattering gender stereotypes. Photo: AFP

Women are no longer the only ones painting their nails yellow, red or black, or getting a stylish French manicure. In fact, manicures are now something men enjoy too – just like facials, waxing or haircare routines – further blurring gender boundaries.

For a while now, makeup for men has no longer been considered a niche trend, even though it's more common on social networks than on the street.

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