Chaun Legend is living proof that nail art can change your life for the better. Kylie Jenner’s “like” boosted his career, but he was already creating captivating manicures. Now, he’s launched a product lineup so that others can achieve their dreams. Let’s explore his path, then find out how you can give yourself a glow-up with Chaun Legend Professional Nails.
Chaun Legend’s Nail Journey, Part 1
Many celebrity trendsetters have worn Chaun’s nail art. Cardi B, Kylie Jenner, Khloé Kardashian, and Zendaya are known for wearing manicures he created that went viral. But before his designs appeared on their Instagrams, he had years of practice doing nails.
He is a refugee turned success story and he worked hard for it. His family came to the USA when he was a toddler. Some adult members were already in the nail business and encouraged him to follow their path because of his burgeoning skills as an artist. Chaun could see they had expensive homes and cars and traveled often, so it seemed like nail care would be a well-paying job.
He got his start with a friend’s help in Lexington, Kentucky. He did pretty well with basic mani-pedis and decided to move to Los Angeles next. Starting from scratch with only a handful of clients was hard and Chaun scraped by on a few dollars a day until he got experience with acrylics.
Lucky for him, he had patient roomies who let him practice on them. At first, it took him several hours to do a set of acrylics. But a fancy salon in Beverly Hills took a chance on him, and the more he worked, the faster and better he became. It wasn’t long before celebs were spreading the word about him.
Nowadays, Chaun’s base rate is $500. That’s an amount that would inspire lots of budding acrylic artists to practice more!
Chaun Legend Acrylic Powder
What’s the difference between this acrylic powder and the other big names out there? For one, it was made to prevent pixelation and marbling, those visual giveaways that you’ve used acrylics. It has an exceptionally fine, smooth texture for flawless results. Nails done with this powder will look like they were finished with gel polish.
Moreover, it dries in just the right amount of time. Beginners may have to step up their game to use it, however, because this is a professional product. In the nail world, it’s not just artistry that matters. Time is also money, so this powder dries pretty quickly, but it’s still designed for perfect control.
Lastly, there are 80 colors in crowd-pleasing shades to suit every situation and occasion. The hardest part is choosing where to start!
Chaun Legend’s Nail Journey, Part 2
Now, let’s continue with Chaun’s story. There was a time a few years ago when he collaborated with Après to release soft gels in his signature shape, the XXL square tip. What’s more, Lottie London released press-ons with his famed French swirl tip design among others.
Do you know where he finds inspiration for all these feats? Handbags (but not only). He admires the elaborate patterns on purses and can transfer that style onto nails. One designer he admires is Emilio Pucci because of the diverse colors and forms he uses. He’s also incorporated Louis Vuitton’s style, and you can see the finished looks on Cardi B.’s nails. (He’s done this more than once for her at her request).
Chaun Legend Gel Polish
Gels are an essential tool in Chaun’s skillset now, too. That’s why he also released 80 gel colors to match his beautiful acrylic powders. Each intensely pigmented shade offers full coverage with a single coat. Moreover, you don’t need to pull out your collection of spare brushes—the one in the bottle is shaped for precision application. It holds just the right amount of product.
The self-leveling formula is the ideal consistency. Not too thick so it goes on smoothly without wrinkles. And not too thin so it stays where you paint and doesn’t run. Once you cure it, it lasts for weeks without chipping or cracking.
Here’s an eye-catching abstract design a pro artist created using Chaun Legend’s gel polish lineup. The colors include Iced Latte, Can’t Elope, Restricted Zone, Black Diamond, Sea Breeze, Caution Tape, In Your Dreams, Tom Yum Yum, Astro Turf, and Get A Grape.
Chaun Legend’s Nail Journey, Part 3
Chaun also says he literally dreams up nail art while he’s sleeping. We imagine he keeps a sketchpad or app near his bed. Another inspo source is street art. He loves seeing graffiti, and enjoys city scenes, too, like sunsets over Los Angeles.
Still, being a manicurist for the stars isn’t just about nail art. There’s also some people skills involved. Chaun divulged that since he spends hours doing complex designs, he gets to hear and tell a lot of gossip.
So, what are the takeaways from Chaun Legend’s career so far?
One, practice makes perfect. It sounds trite but it’s still true. He’s had years to improve his skills and taken advantage of opportunities to gain experience when they presented themselves.
Two, he seeks inspiration all around him for innovative designs. This includes providing what the client wants based on their ideas, too.
And three, he’s expanded his reach with nail products other artists can enjoy. His Instagram videos often hint at his process. His connections and creativity have helped transform the fashion world. So now, while we wait to see what he does next, we can all benefit from the trail he’s blazing.
Conclusion
We hope Chaun Legend’s Professional Nails and his story inspire you to reach new heights in nail artistry. With practice and quality nail products, we believe you can achieve your dreams.
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Sources:
https://www.theonly.agency/manicurist/chaun-legend
https://pagesix.com/2020/12/07/khloe-kardashian-helped-chaun-legend-during-the-pandemic/
https://www.nailpro.com/products/news/21271918/twice-as-nice-chaun-legend-and-aprs-nail-announces-second-collab
https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/chaun-legend-lottie-london-nail-collection-48798778