COCA MICHELLE
NAIL ARTIST
Coca Michelle (Forbes 30 Under 30, Class of 2023) is a Los Angeles-based manicurist. As a first-generation British Vietnamese woman, she is an artist with singular poetic vision: elevated, innovative, and intricate designs that are at once surreal, whimsical, technical, and wearable. At only 26, she has more than 15+ years of experience in her craft, and is highly sought after by the biggest entertainers and celebrities in the world.
Coca is key nail artist to Megan Thee Stallion, Bad Bunny, and Muni Long. Her clients also include: Beyoncé, Xtina, Ari Lennox, Rosalía, Jhené Aiko, Lori Harvey, Cardi B, Khloe Kardashian, Summer Walker, Teyana Taylor, and Kehlani.
Recent notable work: Key Nail Artist for CFDA/Vogue Fund Finalist Sami Miro Vintage NYFW ‘23 Runway Show; Madame Tussauds’ Megan Thee Stallion Wax Figures; Bad Bunny at the 2023 Met Gala and Coachella; winners Bad Bunny and Muni Long at the 2023 Grammys; Meg on the cover of Elle Magazine; Meg at the 2022 and 2021 Met Gala, VMAs and Grammys; Xtina Live at the Hollywood Bowl; Meg on the covers of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, GQ, Rollingstone, Marie Claire, W Magazine, and Variety; and Lori Harvey on the cover of Wonderland.
Recent campaigns: Megan Thee Stallion’s 2022 Traumazine Album launch and ‘HER’ Video; Meg’s Popeyes 'Hottie Sauce' / Franchise Partnership Launch, Nike, Revlon 'Hot Girl Sunset' Collection, and Cash App; and Xtina’s 'Midnight Bloom' Perfume.
Coca has also been featured in VOGUE, WWD, Allure, Glamour, NYLON, PopSugar, Bustle, Refinery29, Yahoo!, and American Salon.
