Okay, let’s talk about Labubu nails – because yes, that little fuzzy goblin thing you’ve seen all over TikTok? It’s now living on fingertips.
Personally, I’ve hit my limit with Labubu merch (it’s giving oversaturated), but I’m also firmly on Team Let People Enjoy Things. And honestly? The nail art is SO cute, I can’t even be annoyed.
Here’s the backstory if you missed the wave: Labubu was created in 2015 by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung as part of a Nordic fairytale-inspired picture book series called Monsters. It stayed pretty niche until Chinese-based retailer Pop Mart turned it into a blind-box collectible in 2019.
Then in 2024, Lisa from Blackpink posted a photo with a Labubu keychain on her designer bag, and that was the moment. Sales exploded. Celebs like Rihanna started showing the figurines off. And in Asia? Total craze.
The next evolution? Nail art. In 2025, Labubu nails are all over NailTok and IG, and honestly, they’re an absolutely unhinged mix of creepy and cute. Nail techs are sculpting full 3D Labubu heads on accent nails, complete with those spiky ears, creepy-cute grins, and even flocked fur textures.
Some use builder gel to create mini monster charms, others paint on Labubu details over pastel bases or pop on pre-made decals for a low-effort version. Either way, the results are always: eye-catching, TikTok-worthy, and slightly feral.
It’s blowing up with younger nail girlies – especially K-pop stans, anime fans, kawaii culture lovers, Harajuku fashion obsessives, and designer toy collectors. I’ve even seen brands marketing press-ons as “perfect for kawaii girlies and toyheads.”
It makes sense – Labubu nails are basically fandom meets beauty, and it gives creative nail artists another excuse to flex their skills.
So yeah, the hype might feel like a lot – but if sculpting a tiny monster onto your nail sparks joy, I fully support that. Let the girlies have their 3D Labubus. Let the plush monster live. And if you’re tempted to try it? Do it. It’s weird. It’s fun. And it’s kinda cute.
