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Inside Gen Alpha’s Press-On Nail Obsession

Artificial claws are becoming increasingly popular for teens and tweens, toeing the line between play and personal expression.
An image from above of a young person applying Olive and June "pressies" in pale pink to their fingers
A number of press-on launches from this year, like Olive & Junes "Pressies", are specifically geared toward teen and tween wearers. (Olive & June)

Clare McCarthy, a college student and babysitter in Bay Village, Ohio, was at Target shopping with one of her nine year-old charges, who asked to buy something special for her first day of fifth grade: A set of

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Brennan Kilbane
Brennan Kilbane

Brennan Kilbane is News and Features Editor at The Business of Beauty. He is based in London, and supports BoF’s coverage of the multifaceted cosmetics industry, from fine fragrance to wellness trends.

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