100 Men.
3 Words.
1 Bold Experiment.
As part of the next phase of the Hard As Nails movement—where we use painted nails to spark conversations around masculinity, harmful stereotypes and male mental health—Daniele is committed to painting the nails of 100 men before the end of the year and documenting each moment.
Every conversation will be unique, but each will end with the same question:
What three words would you like masculinity to be associated with in the future?
It’s a celebration of what masculinity could be.
A smiling man with a beard and light skin, wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans, standing in front of a yellow brick wall. He is showing off his painted black nails and wearing a wristwatch and a wedding ring.
A man standing outdoors on a patio with a scenic background of trees and hills, adjusting his cardigan with a playful expression, with a small dog in the lower left corner and a text overlay reading "Empathy, Respect & Understanding."
A smiling person with short hair and dark skin, wearing a rust-colored shirt and a necklace, displays their hands with red-painted nails in front of a colorful abstract background.
A smiling man wearing glasses, a blue short-sleeved shirt, and a smartwatch displaying his nails painted with black nail polish, standing in front of a colorful poster and a patterned chair, holding his hands near his chest. The poster behind him has some cartoon images and text in a foreign language, and there is a black box with pink quotation marks and white text that reads 'Open, Positive & Supportive'.
A smiling man with a beard wearing a gray hat and a black t-shirt that says 'Adventure Community North'. He has yellow nail polish on all fingernails and is holding his hands up with palms facing outward. Behind him is a wooden wall with various posters.
A man with a bald head and beard smiling and showing his hands with green painted nails in front of a colorful backdrop with repeated 'WXO' logos, wearing a black jacket and a dark t-shirt.
A smiling man with curly hair, wearing large glasses and a black shirt with purple floral embroidery, shows off his painted nails and necklaces. Behind him are artwork and a glass-paneled door in a cozy indoor setting. A quote card on the lower left reads, 'Empathy, Unafraid & Vulnerability.'
A man with glasses and brown hair smiling, showing his hands with black nail polish, standing inside a cozy room with wooden beams and various equipment, wearing a plaid shirt and a dark vest.
A smiling man wearing sunglasses, a blue cap, and a light-colored shirt with a fruit pattern, standing outdoors with greenery in the background. The man has painted black nails and is holding his hands up with fingers spread. A black text overlay in the bottom left corner reads, 'Acceptance, Light & Wisdom.'
A man smiling and showing his hands with painted nails, wearing a black Chicago baseball jersey with the number 23, standing in an indoor space with artwork on the walls and a white table.
A smiling person outdoors with sunglasses, beige sleeveless shirt, patterned shorts, and jewelry, standing in front of palm trees and grassy area with a wooden bench, expressing the idea of fragility, kindness, and sensitivity.
A man with a gray beard smiling and showing his hands with green nails inside a colorful cafe or restaurant, colorful bottles and a painting of a beach scene in the background.
A smiling man with glasses and a beard, wearing a red sweater, showing his hands with gold nail polish. He is inside a restaurant with a sign that reads 'Pirajá' in the background.
A smiling middle-aged man with gray hair and glasses poses with his hands showing black nail polish in a restaurant with green walls, shelves of bottles, and other patrons in the background.
A smiling man wearing a pink t-shirt and blue shorts, showing off painted blue nails, standing outdoors at a busy event or festival, with a yellow wristband and a green wrist towel, holding his hands up to display his nails.
A man wearing a straw cowboy hat, black bandana, embroidered black shirt with red and green flowers, white T-shirt underneath, displaying his hands with black nail polish. He is standing indoors near a staircase with a white wall background.
A smiling man in a pink shirt showing his hands with black painted nails inside a restaurant with framed pictures on the wall.
A smiling man with green painted nails wearing a white t-shirt with a large eye print and a light blazer in a modern, cozy living room.
A smiling man with a beard and dark hair, wearing a dark blue shirt and light-colored pants, showing his hands with black nail polish, standing in front of a red wall.
A woman dressed as a sailor, smiling and holding her face with her hands, wearing a sailor hat and a striped shirt, in a lively indoor setting with bunting hanging in the background.
A smiling man with glasses and a beard, wearing a green shirt and a dark jacket, standing in a crowded indoor space. He has his hands on his chest, showing blue painted nails. The background shows other people engaged in conversation, with a text overlay that reads 'Capable, Open & Strong' in white and pink.
A man in a yellow shiny raincoat, black sunglasses, and a yellow cap makes a gesture with his hands, smiling at the camera. He has a goatee with blue markings, multiple rings, bracelets, a watch, a gold chain, and a brown strap across his chest. In the background, there are two people sitting, one in a colorful jacket, in a garden or outdoor setting.
A smiling man with gray hair, glasses, and a light yellow t-shirt displaying painted fingernails, standing outdoors in a garden or park.
A man smiling at the camera with black and green painted nails, wearing a navy cardigan over a red shirt, standing outdoors near greenery and a yurt, with a black text box on the lower left containing the words "Calmness, Fatherhood & Vulnerability".
A smiling man in a suit jacket and white shirt, showing off his painted nails, standing in an outdoor patio with people seated at tables and greenery in the background. Text overlay reads 'Feminine, Reliability & Resilience.'
A smiling man with glasses showing his hands with painted blue nails in a cozy room with bookshelves and a window.
A smiling man with earrings, wearing a purple cap and a light-colored shirt, shows his hands with yellow painted nails in a cozy home setting.
A man with short brown hair, wearing a black polo shirt, stands indoors in front of a display of yellow and black hardware tools. He is smiling and showing both hands with blue-painted nails and a watch on his left wrist. A text overlay at the bottom left reads 'Empathy, Integrity & Vulnerability'.
Smiling person wearing glasses, a black hat, and a black shirt, displaying rings and jewelry, standing outdoors on a lively city street with shops and cafes, with people sitting at tables in the background.
A smiling man showing off painted fingernails outdoors, wearing a black shirt and wristbands, with a cheerful expression.
A man with glasses and a gray beard smiling, wearing a white shirt with musical notes and microphones printed on it, standing outdoors near a canal with boats and buildings in the background, holding a watch on his wrist. The image has a caption that says 'Authentic, Expansive & Nurturing'.
A smiling man with gray hair and a gray beard, wearing a black t-shirt, posing with his hands in a playful gesture in front of a backdrop with 'Global Woman Summit' logos.
An older man with messy gray hair and a slight smile, crossing his arms over his chest with his hands showing brightly colored painted nails. The background shows a kitchen with various food bottles and a sign that says 'Yes We'. A quote on the image reads, 'Curiosity, Grace & Goodwill.'
A smiling man with glasses, a beard, and an earring standing in a kitchen. He wears a black t-shirt and has nails painted in multiple colors, with one hand placed on his chest. The image includes a quote box with the text 'Curiosity, Inclusivity & Protection' in white and purple font on a black background.
A smiling man wearing a colorful African-print shirt and white cap, standing indoors with a bookcase and framed cartoon picture in the background. The man shows his hand with colorful painted nails and a book titled 'Character, Compassion & Connection' displayed on the image.
A smiling man with a beard and curly hair stands in front of a colorful background with the words 'Feel Your' visible. He is wearing a white t-shirt with a small floral embroidery on the chest, and has painted nails in blue, yellow, and green. He is making a gesture with both hands near his chest. The image features a quote in the bottom left corner that says, 'Empathy, Openness & Self-love'.
A smiling man with glasses and a goatee standing in front of a colorful, abstract background with the words 'Make a Difference' visible. He has manicured nails painted light blue and is wearing a dark sweater. The Black text box in the bottom left corner says 'Gentle, Supportive & Vulnerable'.
A man smiling at MAD//Fest event, showing painted nails, wearing sunglasses, a black T-shirt, and a yellow lanyard with IDs. Background features MAD//Fest branding and colorful banners.
A man with short brown hair, wearing a blue t-shirt and beige shorts, sitting indoors with a serious expression, displaying his hands with painted nails. There are people in the background at a bar or restaurant. The overlay text reads, 'Honesty, Respect & Understanding.'
A smiling man with a bald head wearing dark sunglasses, a black shirt, and light-colored shorts, sitting outdoors among tables with flower arrangements, making an 'X' with his arms, at a social event or festival.
A smiling man standing in front of a brick wall with colorful painted nails on all ten fingers, holding his hands in a crossed position. Text overlay: 'Caring, Happiness & Openness'.
A person smiling at a pride parade wearing a green shirt with rainbow-colored design, showing pride flags, with rainbow nail polish, rainbow bracelets, and rainbow shorts trim, in a crowd of people.
A young person showing their freshly painted nails while smiling indoors, with a black overlay and white text that reads 'Honour, Maturity & Respect'.
A young man with curly hair smiling and gesturing with both hands in front of a school bulletin board covered with educational posters.
A young man with short brown hair covers his mouth and nose with both hands, showing painted nails, and wears a black and red sports jacket with a logo and the initials 'FO' on the front, standing in front of a colorful fruit-themed painting on a brick wall.
A smiling man with short hair and a beard, wearing a white shirt and a dark green jacket with a zipper pocket, showing his painted nails with metallic silver nail polish in a classroom setting.
A young man with a beard, wearing a white shirt, a patterned tie, and a staff lanyard, showing confidence with a smile and hand gestures, standing against a brick wall. There is a black overlay with the text 'Confidence, Empathy & Tolerance' in pink and white.
A man smiling outside at night, wearing a black adidas tracksuit with white stripes and showing off his painted nails. The image includes a text overlay that says "Empathy, Kindness & Strength."
A person smiling and posing with hands near chest, wearing a cream shirt, a striped neck scarf, and pink nail polish, in a dimly lit room with dark decor and wooden furniture.
A man with gray hair, a beard, and glasses wearing a white shirt showing four fingers on both hands, standing in front of a textured gray wall, with a quote about courage, empathy, and inclusivity in the bottom left corner.
A smiling man wearing sunglasses and a pink cap, showing yellow and green painted nails, with arms crossed in an outdoor setting with a wooden fence in the background.
A smiling man with tattoos, blonde hair, and sunglasses holding a swing. He is wearing multiple jewelry pieces and rings, and a white shirt with the top buttons undone. The background is outdoors with a wooden fence and gravel ground. A caption reads: "Daring, Forgiving & Loving."
A man with a bald head, beard, and sunglasses smiling and showing off two painted fingernails on each hand, standing against a light-colored wooden wall. The text overlay reads "Brave, Giving & Proud".
A man with red hair and a beard, wearing a yellow jacket and striped shirt, standing in front of a green NSPCC sign at a library, showing his painted nails and smiling.
A smiling man with gray hair wearing a light blue shirt and beige pants, displaying his hands with green nail polish in a city street.
A smiling man showing off painted nails on both hands, wearing a dark t-shirt, in an indoor setting with abstract art on the wall and neon lighting.
A person with short dark hair and multiple bracelets on their wrist holds their hands up in front of their face, showing painted silver nails. They are wearing a dark patterned shirt and standing in front of a mirror with a blurred background.
A man wearing a black T-shirt, beige shorts, and a black and white cap, sitting at a marble counter with his arms crossed over his chest and hands on his shoulders. He has painted nails, a beard, and displays a joyful expression, looking upwards in a relaxed indoor setting.
A man with short brown hair and a slight beard, smiling with crossed arms, standing in a colorful room with a red and gray patterned wall and warm lighting. The man has green painted nails and is wearing a dark gray t-shirt. There is a black text box at the bottom left corner with the quotes "Contribution, Friendship & Playfulness."
A smiling man with glasses, gray hair, and a beard, dressed in a blazer, striped shirt, and colorful tie, standing in front of a shelf filled with vintage tins and toys, with his arms crossed over his chest.
A man with glasses and a beard, wearing a white shirt, standing in front of shelves with colorful masks. He is smiling and crossing his arms, with a black and pink text box saying 'Balanced, Caring & Vulnerable'.
A man with glasses, brown hair, and a beard smiling and showing his hands with yellow painted nails. He is wearing a red Nike hoodie and a necklace, standing in front of framed artwork and a table with candy and snacks.
A man with gray curly hair, glasses, and a mustache is smiling and crossing his arms over his chest in front of an art display. He is wearing a white t-shirt with black numbers and has red nail polish on his fingernails. The background features framed artwork and folded chairs, with a quote that says, 'Aware, Open & Sensitive'.
A happy man with gray hair and a beard, wearing a denim shirt over a white t-shirt, smiling and showing off his painted nails. He is standing in front of a shelf with various decorative items and books.
A smiling man showing his painted fingernails, standing in front of a blue background with GroceryAid and D&I in Grocery logos, wearing a black zip-up sweater and white shirt, with a quote about compassion, courage, and hope overlayed.
A man in a checked blazer and white shirt stands in front of a backdrop with logos, smiling and extending his arms with crossed hands in an 'X' shape, symbolizing acceptance and openness.
