Article 6PPBG ‘Bougie and beautiful on the track’: nails complete the look at the Olympics

‘Bougie and beautiful on the track’: nails complete the look at the Olympics

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Lauren Cochrane
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Sports psychologists - and nail artists - say expressing themselves can help some athletes perform better

The Olympic Games in Paris have provided many fashion moments. The latest comes at a micro level. Competitors, chiefly in gymnastics and athletics, are making nails a big part of their look.

Sha'Carri Richardson is the pioneer here. Her statement nails have long been part of her style. For the 100-metre heats on Friday, her nails were pointed, jewelled and brightly patterned. They were decorated with the US flag for the opening ceremony last weekend.

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