The strange request to a manicurist in Cuba: "Encapsulate this bug for me."

A nail technician received a surprising request from a client, and upon completing the work, she showcased just how far nail art trends have reached in Cuba. Her video has gone viral on social media.


The Cuban content creator Yadiari Morales, known on social media as @nails_by_yadiari, has left her followers shocked after sharing an unusual request she received from a client in Villa Clara.

The young woman arrived at the salon to redo her nail design, but she had a curious request. She wanted a dead scorpion encapsulated in an acrylic nail.

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The scorpion was preserved in alcohol, but due to its large size, the manicurist had to cut it into pieces to fit it into the design. In the video, which is circulating with thousands of reactions on Instagram, Yadiari showcases the unusual process.

"I had never done anything like this before, but all for the happiness of the customer," confessed the young woman, who also admitted that she feels afraid of these animals. However, she did not allow her fear to affect her creativity or the quality of the service.

Scorpion encapsulated in acrylic

In the video description, the manicurist commented: "What she asked for is already unbeatable." The post highlights how far trends in the world of nail art can go, even in Cuba.

We’re sharing another video that showcases how this type of design is done in other salons, where some clients choose to encapsulate small scorpions. What do you think of this trend in nail design?

Frequently Asked Questions about Unusual Trends in Cuban Nail Art

What did the client ask the Cuban manicurist Yadiari Morales for?

The client requested to encapsulate a dead scorpion in an acrylic nail. This unusual request was shared by the manicurist on social media, causing astonishment among her followers and highlighting the creativity and extreme trends in nail art in Cuba.

How did the manicurist manage to encapsulate the scorpion in the nail?

Despite the large size of the scorpion, the manicurist had to cut the scorpion into parts to fit the design. This process was documented in a video on Instagram that received thousands of reactions.

What do these types of trends in nail art in Cuba reflect?

These trends reflect the creativity and ability of Cubans to innovate despite economic limitations. The unusual request to encapsulate a scorpion highlights how nail art can serve as a space for individual and artistic expression in a context of resource scarcity.

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