Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.- The dangerous mani, which started gaining popularity last September after scorpion enthusiast Lupita Garcia advocated for a scorpion design at her friend Rocío Vidales' nail salon, includes applying small scorpions on the nail and painting over them with acrylic.
“It started out as a sick joke,” Vidales, owner of Miss Uñas in Durango, Mexico told Daily Mail.
However, the joke quickly blossomed into one of the riskiest and hottest nail trends in the country. Although the insects are dead once applied, the critters still carry a high amount of their venom. While the effects aren’t deadly, clients can still experience side effects of the poison including swelling and pain.Using scorpions on a daily basis is nothing new for Mexican culture. They can often be found preserved in alcohol bottles, lurking in lollipops, and even fried and served as a dish. Guess it was only a matter of time before they found their way into beauty.
How do you feel about this wacky new trend? Watch the video below to learn more:
Scorpion Manicures are Actually a Thing and It's All the Rage in Mexico
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