Dubai’s Lanour Beauty Lounge is redefining nail art with a futuristic twist: the “microchip manicure.” This innovative approach allows tiny chips embedded in fingernails to store and share information, effectively turning nails into digital business cards. Information such as names, phone numbers, Instagram handles, or even website links can be accessed via near-field communication, making these manicures not just a beauty statement but also a networking tool.
Founder Nour Makarem started offering “Smart Nails” after the pandemic, focusing on creating chips small enough to fit perfectly on a nail. With over 500 microchip manicures already performed, the concept is catching the attention of models, influencers, and professionals alike. For models and modeling agencies, this could become a subtle yet powerful way to share contact details during fashion shows or castings. Similarly, model agencies are exploring creative ways to integrate technology into portfolio presentations, showing that beauty, tech, and professional branding can intersect in unexpected ways.
Beyond the modeling world, Lanour Beauty Lounge envisions future applications such as contactless payments and digital menus for hospitality staff, hinting at a broader trend of wearable tech in personal and professional spaces. As this niche innovation grows, it showcases how a simple manicure can transform into a tool for networking, branding, and digital connectivity—an exciting intersection of beauty, fashion, and technology for models and beyond.
