Sunday, July 3, 2011

Beauty Shop Nagel


















From the Urban Dictionary

1. a phrase used to describe an individual as fake, not real, overdone, and extremely glitzy;

an insult,

2. taken from Patrick Nagel, a well-known artist who reached his peak in the 80s and was well known for creating images of beautiful women that were reminiscent of art deco, characterized by clean lines and seductive poses, this art is often seen in beauty shops and nail salons.

"You're as fake as a beauty shop nagel!"

































4 comments:

  1. 1 case was sent C.O.D. to the HHoF lobby arriving on Wednesday, in time for Seniors Day:

    http://www.zazzle.com/custom_urban_dictionary_trucker_hat-148044169903074104

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  2. Poor Patrick. To be reduced to Nail Salon art.

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  3. I love seeing Patrick Nagel rip-offs in beauty salons in 2011 - keeping the 80's alive!

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  4. I'm so glad you did a faux-Nagel post. They are all over LA and are the signature of a ghetto salon.

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