From the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics at the opening ceremony on Friday, July 26, to the final competitions on Sunday, August 11, the sport of it all is the primary focus. Every athlete in attendance has spent their lives preparing to compete, after all. But heading into this year's Olympic Games, there’s near-equal excitement around the 2024 nail trends and beauty regimens earning potential gold medalists' stamps of approval.
While their skin and makeup routines alone are attention-worthy—and earning sponsorships from the likes of Rihanna's Fenty Beauty, Glossier, and more—the personal spin these women in sports give their manicures is especially meaningful. Celebrity nail artist Gina Edwards describes the Olympics as a world stage where athletes bring their style and their skills. “Athletes are not only strong, but also beautiful," Edwards says, "and people watch their beauty routines”—all the way down to their fingertips.
