Livia surprised her visually impaired son, Shay, with a custom manicure that incorporated braille. The nails spelled out 'Love U, Shay', and the gesture was shared on a now-viral TikTok.
Ashley Vega is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has previously appeared in The U.S. Sun, Bustle, Distractify, and Gay Times Magazine.Livia surprised her 15-year-old son, Shay, who is visually impaired, with a touching gesture — a custom manicure that incorporated braille. The nails, which were topped with raised gems, spelled out “Love U, Shay,” and were shared on a now-viral TikTok.
When Shay discovered the braille on his mother’s nails, he exclaimed, “You got braille on your nails? Ouuu! Hype, baby, hype.” His face lit up with joy as he ran his fingers over the raised dots, reading aloud the lovely message his mother chose for him.The nail technician, who had never created braille nails before, used rhinestones to transform the tactical dots. The innovative approach ensured Shay could easily read the message.
Mom in Tears After 4-Month-Old Is Diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Now, She's the 'Best Thing That Happened' to Us Since the video went viral, Karissa hopes others will find creative ways to connect with their loved ones. “Everybody is different, and it’s important that we all work to make everyone feel included,” she says.
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