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Shea Osei is a London-based nail artist known for creating some of the most talked about nails in film, culture and fashion. Her work includes a growing portfolio of red carpet premieres, global editorials and brand collaborations.
Cinematic. Modern. Emotionally-honest. Shea creates nails trusted by actors, creative directors, musicians, photographers and beauty brands across campaigns, film and red carpet moments, including Sinners (Zinzi Coogler), F1 (Sarah Niles) and more. She is best known for her major character-led nail designs with Cynthia Erivo on Wicked and Wicked: For Good, seen at premieres in São Paulo, Paris, New York, London and Singapore.
Nothing is accidental. Shea designs with intention — selecting colour, shape and finish to support character, narrative and styling. It’s this instinct that positions her not just as a nail technician, but as a creative partner fluent in costume, storytelling and camera-led work.
Shea is recognised as one of UK’s leading nail experts working across film and fashion, frequently featured in beauty and trade media.
Shea worked as Cynthia Erivo’s nail artist, designing a series of looks that helped define the visual identity of Elphaba’s character in the film, while also creating bespoke manicures for the global press tour.
She intentionally crafted nail designs that evolved with Elphaba’s character arc, using colour, texture, length and style to reflect her journey and add a subtle layer of storytelling. For the tour, each look was tailored to the location and mood of the event: a playful floral design for São Paulo inspired by Brazilian glamour, and cooler, refined tones for London to complement the winter red carpet and costume styling.
Her work received global coverage across beauty and entertainment media, highlighting nails as a key element of character and costume expression.
Shea partners with beauty and lifestyle brands that value artistry, education and long term storytelling. Her collaborations span campaign looks, product storytelling, on set support and educational content for professionals and consumers, including:
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OPI
The GelBottle
Glossify
CurrentBody Skin
Salons Direct
With coverage across leading consumer and culture publications, her journey through film, fashion and celebrity collaborations continues to attract editors looking for expert insight with cultural depth.
Feature on Shea as the nail artist behind Cynthia Erivo’s Wicked nails and her journey into film work.
Editorial on Cynthia’s blue floral manicure and how Shea translated the world of Oz to the red carpet.
Recommendation of Shades of Shea press ons as salon standard nails for at home wear.
Multiple interviews and profiles on her path from salon work to film and her impact as a leading UK nail educator and artist.
Coverage highlighting that Elphaba’s nails for Wicked were created in Essex, amplifying her story further.salon work to film and her impact as a leading UK nail educator and artist.
Shea is open to collaborations with film and television productions, beauty brands, fashion houses and media platforms that are looking for a skilled, reliable and creative nail expert.
Film and television nail artistry
Red carpet and press tours
Beauty and fashion campaigns
Brand collaborations and ambassador roles
Nail education, training and pro content
To discuss bookings, brand partnerships or press opportunities, please get in touch.
London, available to travel internationally
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