Meet Coca Michelle, the Nail Artist Behind Megan Thee Stallion’s Anime Manicures

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Meet Coca Michelle, the Nail Artist Behind Megan Thee Stallion’s Anime Manicures
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Meet London-born, Los Angeles-based manicurist Coca Michelle, who’s a go-to for many of today's chart-toppers.

, Megan's key nail artist, who’s a go-to for many of today's chart-toppers—including Cardi B, Rosalía, and Jhené Aiko—for her bold and bedazzled claw creations executed in exhaustive detail.

Born and raised in East London, Michelle began doing nails at the age of six. "While I was growing up, my parents worked for a hole-in-the-wall nail salon and then my father opened a salon," she explains. "I wasn't able to have someone to take care of me, so I was just always in that environment and picked the skill up." But while her craft was cultivated at an early age, it wasn't until she moved to the states to attend college at L.A.

Needless to say, Michelle has found a natural collaborator in Megan Thee Stallion. One of their standout moments was on set for Megan’scover alongside SZA and Normani, where Michelle gave her an express set of glittering lipstick-shaped claws. “They were like, ‘Hey Coca, you have like 14 minutes to create a look. And I [told Megan], ‘All right, let me just chop your coffin up and we'll just create this new look for you.

Their creative synergy also hinges on their mutual appreciation of anime, of course. "We each have a huge love of anime—and she's even more of a fan than I am!" laughs Michelle. Of all their anime-centric creations, her favorite was the one paying tribute to one of Megan's favorite animes,, and its Stardust Crusaders arc.

With over 16 years in the business, Michelle revels in being able to work with clients like Megan, who own what they love but also want to continue pushing their style forward. "I just love when people stay true to their authentic look while also evolving over time," she explains. "With Megan, she always been super creative, and [I love] being able to be a part of her team and help step it up, create new levels.

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