Raised by Grandmother, Sha’Carri Richardson Reveals Deeper Meaning Behind Her Iconic Nails

Sha’Carri Richardson never just runs races—she owns them, and her nails are part of that signature flair. Whether it’s bedazzled crystals catching the stadium lights or bold colors matching her athletic kit, her nail game is as unpredictable and electrifying as her sprints. Take the Paris 2024 Olympics, for example: Sha’Carri showed up with nails blazing in red, white, and blue—a dazzling tribute to the American spirit. And during the U.S. Olympic Trials? Each nail told its own story, decked out with different colors, crystals, and styles that sparked a buzz far beyond the track. It’s no surprise that many track and field aficionados draw parallels between Sha’Carri and the legendary Florence Griffith-Joyner, whose style shook the sport decades ago. But Sha’Carri doesn’t see it as pure imitation.

“You never know what you’re going to get when it comes to me,” Sha’Carri said last year, hyping curiosity. For her, style is self-expression—a living, evolving reflection of her energy. And if you’ve ever wondered how she keeps that aesthetic so fresh, season after season, the answer is more team effort than magic.

In a recent interview with For The Win, while promoting her partnership with Turtles, Sha’Carri pulled the curtain back a bit. “Honestly, when it comes to my nails, I feel like it’s depending on like when you’re asking,” she said. “I definitely do trust my team when it comes to preparing my nails. They understand me. They understand my energy, and not just that. They understand the event itself. So, they design based off of what it is that I exude.” One of the key players behind those striking looks? 

Kinaya Haug, a talented nail technician based in Eugene, Oregon. She was the creative force behind Sha’Carri’s eye-catching nails at the Olympic trials—a collaboration that went beyond polish and gems, tapping into the essence of who Sha’Carri is and what she brings to the track.

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