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Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Wildest F1–Themed Thing of the Season? We Think She Nailed It
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Some might say you've really made it when you have a certain number of social media followers, or a large-digit number in your bank account, but I think the true measure of success is when skilled manicurists make complex nail art in your honor. By that standard, Formula 1 has hit the big time. If you're not familiar with nail art, it's a step (or 20) above the classic manicure. Nail artists use specialized gels and polishes to create 3-D sculptural effects on the tips of their clients' fingers. Nail art can be abstract, using magnetic polishes or chrome powders to make exciting patterns and textures, or it can be figurative, with designs based on themes like food, video games, fashion brands, or animals. Or cars. I've seen plenty of car-themed nails before. Take a look around at any racetrack and you'll see fans and engineers sporting checkered flags or the general paint schemes of their favorite teams, but when I saw Lisa Kim's recent set of Formula 1 nails, I knew F1 fandom had reached a new level. Kim was kind enough to send me some photos of her latest work and answer my questions about creating it. The Australian artist began doing manicure art during COVID and is now in her third year of designing and applying custom sets. She told me she'd never done a car-themed set before, but when a client came in with a request for F1 nails, she was delighted by the challenge. "I wanted to incorporate as many car-racing elements into it as possible. I wanted to include as many teams onto the 10 fingers as I could and hand-sculpt as much as possible," she says. "I wanted to make it a nail set you've never seen before. I sculpted with 3-D sculpting gel, using models of Ferrari F1 cars from 2010–2015 as inspiration. Then I added a racing flag, tires with the LV [Louis Vuitton] logo painted around them, as LV is the year's main sponsor, as well as the racing helmets, spanners, and screwdrivers." All pretty detailed for someone who says she wasn't even an F1 fan when the request came in. "I did have to Google a bit for research," she admitted, but added that she's a fan now. While this was Kim's first F1 request, she says she tends to see more racing-themed nails when the F1 season starts, and she thinks it's a trend that will stick around, especially as more women get into motorsports. For now, Kim says she really only gets racing nail requests from women, "Although I do want more male clients!" If you're considering a custom set of your own, there is a cost. Kim says the pictured client's nails took about 10 hours from start to finish, and with an hourly rate of $110-$140 AUD per hour depending on complexity, showcasing your team loyalty won't come cheap. But when you're reaching for the chips at the GP viewing party, everyone is going to know you're a real fan. Personally, I love seeing these inroads of motorsport fandom into fashion and crafting culture. Pair Kim's nails with the crocheted Ferrari sweater recently covered by Road and Track (with a hat-tip to yours truly, thanks very much) and you'll be dressed to impress on the pit walk. If you're in Melbourne, Australia, get your own car set by Lisa K, or follow her on Instagram at @nailsbylisak. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Ask A Specialist: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
HONOLULU (KHON2) — March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, when people 45 years and older get screened for colon cancer.'This is the third most common diagnosed cancer in the United States. It's also the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, with 150,000 new cases per year. Also, typically, symptoms of colon cancer do not appear until the later stages. Therefore, routine screenings are recommended so we can diagnose earlier and improve outcomes, said Lisa Kim, APRN at The Queen's Medical Center. Ask A Specialist: Calcium Score Test All adults 45 and older should be screened for colorectal cancer, however, certain conditions may require earlier screening: If you have a close relative with colorectal polyps or cancer If you have certain genetic & intestinal conditions If in doubt, ask your doctor 'Previously, the recommended age for colon cancer screening was age 50. However, recent studies found that younger adults are getting colon cancer with more frequency, prompting a change in the screening age from 50 to 45 years old,' said Kim. There are several ways to get screened for colorectal cancer: 'Colonoscopy, which is the most familiar, where a gastroenterologist looks into the colon for polyps, which could develop into colon cancer. Other tests include a stool-based study as well as a non-invasive CT colonography. However, if any of these tests are positive, then we would highly recommend a colonoscopy,' said Kim. The Queen's Medical Center Punchbowl campus has an out-patient, comprehensive colon screening program. Just ask your primary care physician for a referral. Check out more news from around Hawaii To learn more about the services provided by the Queen's Colon Screening Program, call (808) 691-8270. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
