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BrandEssence Magazine
ProjectBest in black beauty awards
Close-up beauty portrait featuring hands with elaborate sculpted 3D nail art posed against the neck and face, wearing a white shirt.

Essence Magazine Best in black beauty awards 2026

Associated creatives

Brendan Wixted
Brendan WixtedPhotographer
Dione Davis
Dione DavisFashion Editor/Stylist
Jawara
JawaraHair Stylist
Dawn Sterling
Dawn SterlingManicurist

Tags

sculptural nail art3d nail artnail artintricate manicuremanicurestiletto nailspointed nailswhite button down shirtwhite shirt

Description

A beauty close-up highlights elaborate sculptural nail art on stiletto-shaped nails, featuring intricate multi-toned patterns, 3D pearl-like embellishments, and glossy textures. The model poses with both hands resting lightly along the jawline and neck, dressed in a crisp white button-down shirt. The shot features clean, focused studio lighting against a solid white backdrop, accentuating the detailed manicure crafted by Dawn Sterling.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Clean, Polished

Techniques

Beauty Light

Industries

Cosmetics

Color

Pure White (50%)
Jet Black (20%)

Background

White Seamless, Residential Building

Context

Editorial