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North West, 12, Shows Off Spiked, Pierced Manicure on Instagram

The post renews scrutiny of the 12-year-old’s style against a backdrop of maternal support versus paternal objections to her social media presence.

Overview

  • North West shared close-up images on Instagram Stories of extra-long aqua blue nails fitted with metal spikes, studs, and piercings through each nail.
  • Two middle fingers on her left hand featured pink Japanese lettering that appeared to read “North‑chan,” a nod to the 2024 track “Bomb” with Ty Dolla $ign.
  • She credited nail artists Noehmi Saldana and Akemi Santiago for the design in a video clip.
  • The manicure follows earlier looks that drew criticism, including a nose-bridge accessory, blackened teeth, and a large diamond pendant.
  • Coverage notes a continuing split in parental messaging, with Kanye West objecting to her social media presence and Kim Kardashian publicly defending her creative expression.