They did it purposefully to make us think about what that means."

“Anyone can paint their nails,” he said.

“Maybe out of boredom, but also maybe because on some level they were interested.”

Man wearing nail polish

Nail art is also taking off among men, and is even becoming something of a status symbol.

Among Kawajiri’s clients are celebs like Travis Scott, A$AP Ferg, and Marc Jacobs.

Nail polish as a gender neutral trend is especially popular among Gen Z.

Man getting nails done

“There’s a lot less judgment nowadays,” said skater, surfer, and model Evan Mock.

“Who wants to listen to someone who says you’re free to’t paint your nails?

It’s so annoying.”