If there were Olympic medals for manicures, these handy artists would surely take home the gold.
Athletes, attendees and fans the world over each have their own way of expressing themselves during the games in Rio de Janeiro, from their heads to their toes to, well, their fingernails.
Take Michael Phelps’ fiancée Nicole Johnson, for example. Her epic nail game even includes the 21-time gold medalist’s initials:
Are you ready for Rio 2016 Olympics? I know Nicole is! Was a pleasure and great honor to be able to get her nails ready to cheer on her number one Man, Michael Phelps. I think I achieved the challenge of the MP logo @nicole.m.johnson @m_phelps00 #gelnails #glitterfordays #nailswag #roundednails #nailobssesion #love #teamusa #swimteamusa #rio2016 #olympics #athletes #athleteswife #nicolejohnson #stunning #mrsphelps #michaelphelps #freestyle #breaststroke #butterfly #backstroke #scottsdale #az #phoenix #coolchick #positivevibes #supersweetgirl ❤️
A photo posted by Nina • Quintana (@lovethisnailgirl) on Aug 3, 2016 at 9:06pm PDT
But whether themed by specific person, sport, country or otherwise, there’s no denying the sheer craftsmanship involved in these teeny masterpieces.
Check out some of our favorite Rio-inspired manis below.
All eyes are on Rio tonight! I was inspired by the Brazil and US flags for this design, and I’m rooting for USA! Share your nail art using #RioByRevlon over the next two weeks. I’ll repost some of my favorites. #RevlonXChelsea #ad
A photo posted by Chelsea King (@chelseaqueen) on Aug 5, 2016 at 9:14am PDT
Just two little fishes swimming their way down to the Olympics☺️ #finalprep #wecanleavenow
A photo posted by Missy Franklin (@missyfranklin88) on Jul 31, 2016 at 3:28pm PDT
Game on! #rio2016 #olympics #olympicnails #nailart #nailswag #nailpolish #gormaynails #australia #oneteam
A photo posted by Georgia May (@gormaynails) on Aug 8, 2016 at 3:30pm PDT
Go Team USA!! #rio2016 #rio #olympics2016 #olympics #olympicnails #nailart #nails
A photo posted by Megan B (@meggy_loo) on Aug 8, 2016 at 9:29am PDT
Модный #маникюр regram @nail_sunny RIO 2016 SUMMER OLIMPIC GAMES Команда @nail_sunny Болеет за Сборную России Желает нашей сборной ПОБЕДЫ на играх и только ЗОЛОТЫХ МЕДАЛЕЙ ❤️❤️❤️ #РОССИЯ #СВЯЩЕННАЯ #НАША #ДЕРЖАВА #ВЕЛИКАЯ #СТРАНА #ЧЕМПИОНЫ #РОССИЯЧЕМПИОН #rio #rio2016 #olympicgames #summerolympicgames #nailsunny #olympicnails #olympicnail #nailart #follownailsunny Дизайн @eleonoramovs @arinaladream #аунас #самыекрасивые #олимпийскиеногти #ВпередРОССИЯ #РОССИЯВПЕРЕД #GORUSSIA #RUSSIA #RUSSIACHAMPION
A photo posted by Алина (@alinaoreiro) on Aug 8, 2016 at 10:05am PDT
#Olympicnails, o cuando las manicuras con motivos olímpicos se han puesto de moda y no solo entre las deportistas. ¡El espíritu deportivo lo invade todo! Entra en www.marie-claire.es y descubre los mejores diseños inspirados en los JJ.OO. de #Rio2016 #nailart (Foto: @missladyfinger).
A photo posted by Marie Claire España (@marieclaire_es) on Aug 9, 2016 at 3:57am PDT
I am absolutely in love with these nails I did for the @ussoccer_wnt game ⚽️ I used @opi_products 'Alpine Snow' as my base with @chinaglazeofficial 'Poinsettia' and 'First Mate' for the logo! Pointer & ring finger inspired by @hdinails #USWNT
A photo posted by Rachel (@naildesignsbyrachel) on Aug 9, 2016 at 9:56am PDT
I have the Olympic Rings on my other hand, but admittedly those came out a little janky, lol. #olympicnails #teamusa #olympics #rio2016 #werenumber1
A photo posted by latoyabembry (@latoyabembry) on Aug 8, 2016 at 7:08pm PDT
Go USA at Rio #olympicnails #redondonails #hemosabeachnails #southbaysalon #ombrenails #whitegelnails #luxnailsparedondobeach #lovemyjob
A photo posted by @bytraciele on Aug 8, 2016 at 11:33pm PDT
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Athletes, attendees and fans the world over each have their own way of expressing themselves during the games in Rio de Janeiro, from their heads to their toes to, well, their fingernails.
Take Michael Phelps’ fiancée Nicole Johnson, for example. Her epic nail game even includes the 21-time gold medalist’s initials:
Are you ready for Rio 2016 Olympics? I know Nicole is! Was a pleasure and great honor to be able to get her nails ready to cheer on her number one Man, Michael Phelps. I think I achieved the challenge of the MP logo @nicole.m.johnson @m_phelps00 #gelnails #glitterfordays #nailswag #roundednails #nailobssesion #love #teamusa #swimteamusa #rio2016 #olympics #athletes #athleteswife #nicolejohnson #stunning #mrsphelps #michaelphelps #freestyle #breaststroke #butterfly #backstroke #scottsdale #az #phoenix #coolchick #positivevibes #supersweetgirl ❤️
A photo posted by Nina • Quintana (@lovethisnailgirl) on Aug 3, 2016 at 9:06pm PDT
But whether themed by specific person, sport, country or otherwise, there’s no denying the sheer craftsmanship involved in these teeny masterpieces.
Check out some of our favorite Rio-inspired manis below.
All eyes are on Rio tonight! I was inspired by the Brazil and US flags for this design, and I’m rooting for USA! Share your nail art using #RioByRevlon over the next two weeks. I’ll repost some of my favorites. #RevlonXChelsea #ad
A photo posted by Chelsea King (@chelseaqueen) on Aug 5, 2016 at 9:14am PDT
Just two little fishes swimming their way down to the Olympics☺️ #finalprep #wecanleavenow
A photo posted by Missy Franklin (@missyfranklin88) on Jul 31, 2016 at 3:28pm PDT
Game on! #rio2016 #olympics #olympicnails #nailart #nailswag #nailpolish #gormaynails #australia #oneteam
A photo posted by Georgia May (@gormaynails) on Aug 8, 2016 at 3:30pm PDT
Go Team USA!! #rio2016 #rio #olympics2016 #olympics #olympicnails #nailart #nails
A photo posted by Megan B (@meggy_loo) on Aug 8, 2016 at 9:29am PDT
Модный #маникюр regram @nail_sunny RIO 2016 SUMMER OLIMPIC GAMES Команда @nail_sunny Болеет за Сборную России Желает нашей сборной ПОБЕДЫ на играх и только ЗОЛОТЫХ МЕДАЛЕЙ ❤️❤️❤️ #РОССИЯ #СВЯЩЕННАЯ #НАША #ДЕРЖАВА #ВЕЛИКАЯ #СТРАНА #ЧЕМПИОНЫ #РОССИЯЧЕМПИОН #rio #rio2016 #olympicgames #summerolympicgames #nailsunny #olympicnails #olympicnail #nailart #follownailsunny Дизайн @eleonoramovs @arinaladream #аунас #самыекрасивые #олимпийскиеногти #ВпередРОССИЯ #РОССИЯВПЕРЕД #GORUSSIA #RUSSIA #RUSSIACHAMPION
A photo posted by Алина (@alinaoreiro) on Aug 8, 2016 at 10:05am PDT
#Olympicnails, o cuando las manicuras con motivos olímpicos se han puesto de moda y no solo entre las deportistas. ¡El espíritu deportivo lo invade todo! Entra en www.marie-claire.es y descubre los mejores diseños inspirados en los JJ.OO. de #Rio2016 #nailart (Foto: @missladyfinger).
A photo posted by Marie Claire España (@marieclaire_es) on Aug 9, 2016 at 3:57am PDT
I am absolutely in love with these nails I did for the @ussoccer_wnt game ⚽️ I used @opi_products 'Alpine Snow' as my base with @chinaglazeofficial 'Poinsettia' and 'First Mate' for the logo! Pointer & ring finger inspired by @hdinails #USWNT
A photo posted by Rachel (@naildesignsbyrachel) on Aug 9, 2016 at 9:56am PDT
I have the Olympic Rings on my other hand, but admittedly those came out a little janky, lol. #olympicnails #teamusa #olympics #rio2016 #werenumber1
A photo posted by latoyabembry (@latoyabembry) on Aug 8, 2016 at 7:08pm PDT
Go USA at Rio #olympicnails #redondonails #hemosabeachnails #southbaysalon #ombrenails #whitegelnails #luxnailsparedondobeach #lovemyjob
A photo posted by @bytraciele on Aug 8, 2016 at 11:33pm PDT
-- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website. Reported by Huffington Post 8 minutes ago.