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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrea Rodriguez

Cuban women embrace extravagant nail art despite economic hardships

Cuba Extravagant Nails - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Cuban women are embracing extravagant nail art with many willing to spend the money to have extremely long and intricate nails despite the economic obstacles.

While over-the-top nail designs have long been common elsewhere, in Cuba they stand out because most Cubans have little disposable income and procuring the embellishments isn’t easy.

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