A standout feature in Sha'Carri Richardson's personality is her long nails, which she proudly wears in different colours and designs on and off track. She recently shared there are deeper meanings to it, which many people do not know.
American track queen Sha'Carri Richardson is unarguably one of the most flamboyant female sports personalities who stands out not just for her speed prowess, but her pronounced body tattoos, colourful hairstyles, and vibrant nails.
The 25-year-old sprinter is known for her social media virality, renowned for running with style and balancing her fashion sense. With her exceptional resume as a track athlete, it's no surprise that Richardson is a brand ambassador and influencer for several multi-national brands, and she brings her personality into her partnership duties.
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Richardson started a new trend of making her nails a signature trait in her sponsored projects, tailoring them to the brand's colour and logo.
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When asked if there are deeper, hidden messages in her iconic nail designs, the reigning world 100m champion revealed:
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"Honestly, when it comes to my nails, I feel like it's depending on like when you're asking. I definitely do trust my team when it comes to preparing my nails. They understand me. They understand my energy, and not just that. They understand the event itself. So, they design based off of what it is that I exude, " said Richardson in an interview with For The Win.
She further added: "I'm saying the deeper message is, if anything, no matter what the design is, the relationships and my nails comes from the beautiful women within my family that have always shown me nail art from a young girl, like me being a little girl.
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"So, I would say the deeper messages is a relationship to the women in my family, and also, I trust my team to create art every single time."
Richardson is a trendsetter and with her influence, it won't be surprising when this becomes a culture in women's fashion.