Long nails have historically signified elite status, particularly in ancient China, where emperors grew them to showcase their exemption from manual labour.
While talons have always been popular, celebrities like Cardi B and Kylie Jenner have popularised jewellery like nail rings, nail harnesses and nail guards.
Take cues from our desi stars who are taking the talon trend to a whole new level!
IMAGE: Lilly Singh is serving graphic nail realness. And that ultra-mod pinkie nail ring? Wow! Photograph: Kind courtesy Lilly Singh/Instagram
IMAGE: Shveta Salve loves her nail armour. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shveta Salve/Instagram
IMAGE: Priyanka Chahar Choudhary gives her red nails the Midas touch. Photograph: Kind courtesy Priyanka Chahar Choudhary/Instagram
IMAGE: Anusha Dandekar balances out her soft pink look with edgy long talons. Photograph: Kind courtesy Anusha Dandekar/Instagram
IMAGE: Want to skip the polish? Take a tip from Bhumi Pednekar and let those golden nail rings do the talking! Photograph: Kind courtesy Bhumi Pednekar/Instagram
IMAGE: Alizeh Agnihotri is all about maximalist glam, rocking gold rings on gold nails. Photograph: Kind courtesy Alizeh Agnihotri/Instagram
IMAGE: When it comes to classic combos, Kriti Sanon shows that black and gold Baroque magic never goes out of style. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kriti Sanon/Instagram
IMAGE: Snigddha's showstopper bling. Photograph: Kind courtesy Snigddha/Instagram
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