Alysa Liu sparked fresh attention at the 2026 American Music Awards in Los Angeles after appearing on the red carpet with what looked like multiple new 'piercings' on her fingernails, extending the Olympic champion's reputation for pushing visual boundaries beyond the rink.
Liu, 20, has been under sustained public scrutiny since her breakout at the Milan Winter Olympics earlier this year, where her performances and personal style drew equal interest. Her now widely discussed 'smiley' frenulum piercing, visible when she smiled during competition, became a talking point among fans and commentators, blending sport with a distinctly individual aesthetic.
