With strict rules around the clothing they can wear, competitors at the Olympics are getting creative when it comes to expressing their style and patriotism on the field.
There’s the usual colourful ribbons and obligatory flag flash tattoos, but there’s one beauty trend in particular taking over Rio 2016.
Blink and you’ll miss it, but spy it once and you’ll start to see it everywhere. We’re talking nail art.
Watch: We try out spray on nail polish. Post continues after video.
It’s fun, colourful and it’s being embraced by everyone from the Danish to the British and a fair few Aussies in between.
Leading the charge for the green and gold is BMX legend Caroline Buchanan, who opted for a bright lime green base with varying designs.
Top Comments
I'm surprised that you don't see more gymnasts using fake tan, lots of them look as though they haven't seen the sun in years. As well they may not have.
I will say, this is the first time that I've seen male gymnasts with some pretty serious tattoos. There was an English guy who I watched on the pommel horse today who had a huge one that would have covered most of his back, it certainly went from shoulder to shoulder. I thought it looked terrific on him, but then again I am a fan of tattoos if they're not crass. Or 50s pin up girls.
I have noticed a lot more tatts this Olympics.