Joining in the Women’s March is a lot like cheerleading, only better. (Go with us here...) Instead of motivating athletes, we’re advocating for ourselves. Win! Still, like cheerleaders, we need a shit ton of energy and at-the-ready chants to carry our message while on the front line. And for many, getting into the spirit means wearing gender-equality flair in any way we can. (In both the cheer and activism worlds, there’s no such thing as too much spirit.) For some, that means rocking a safety pin or two. For others, it’s pulling out that Well-Behaved Women Rarely Make History tee from college. For us? It’s all of the above, with some dope nail art thrown in.
To help inspire manis with a message, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite feminist nail art to hit Instagram as of late. The boldest among us can dupe a design made to resemble period blood — or make talons sing with pussy power lettering. Those who want to go more minimal can rock a few decals of iconic women, placed strategically to show when flashing a peace sign, natch. Check out the tiniest (and most stylish) expressions of gender equality ahead, and get ready to get in formation.
This design, which IDs the movement in negative space over a series of nails, is like carrying a tiny banner on your digits.
Photo: Via yanster3/Instagram.
A brilliant way to show support for the safety pin movement? To spare your wardrobe from little stabbings by wearing painted pins on your nails.
Photo: Via valleynyc/Instagram.
That time of the month commands center stage with this period-themed design.
Photo: Via another_beauty_space/Instagram.
These negative space feminist banners are backed by a very on-trend shade of millennial pink.
Photo: Via vanityprojects/Instagram.
Reproductive health gets a shoutout with this animated set of ovaries.
Photo: Via ppnorcal/Instagram.
How inspiring are this dude’s nail wraps, which feature black-and-white portraits of British Labour Party politician and civil right’s advocate Shami Chakrabarti and activist Nadezhda Tolokonnikova (of Pussy Riot fame)?
Photo: Via fenailslondon/Instagram.
Gender-equality accent nails punch up this oxblood mani.
Photo: Via nailing_society/Instagram.
A closer look at this floral design reveals a strong political message.
Photo: Via bestnailsclub/Instagram.
Since WWII, the image of Rosie the Riveter has served up some major #bossinspo — and this mani keeps the legacy alive.
Photo: Via nailpolishsaga/Instagram.
Inspired by the Women’s March (and classic tattoo lettering), this #pussypower mani is ready to rock.
Photo: Via alitroj/Instagram.
Vaginas, hearts, third eyes and a boss bitch attitude help comprise the ultimate nasty woman vibe.
Photo: Via badwitchnails/Instagram.
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