Limited Edition Boom Box Nail Collection By Bernadette Thompson
Step into the cipher. This isn’t just nail polish—it’s history in a box.
The Nail Queens Cipher Kit is a limited edition collector’s boom box featuring the 21 iconic colors created and worn when Bernadette Thompson launched the first Black-owned nail company in global history. These are the shades that laid the foundation for nail artistry as we know it—used on 21 legendary female hip-hop artists who changed the culture forever.
Each trio in this kit—lacquer, gel, and acrylic—is inspired by a real moment, a real queen, and a real story. From Lil’ Kim’s iconic $100 Money Nail to runway shows, music videos, and magazine covers that shook the beauty industry, these colors reflect the grit, glam, and genius of hip-hop’s feminine power.
What’s Inside:
21 trios: Nail lacquer, gel polish, and acrylic powder (63 pieces total)
No-Wipe Gel Top Coat – High-gloss finish, no residue
Nail Lacquer Base Coat – Grip-enhancing for long-lasting color
Nail Lacquer Top Coat – Seals with salon-level shine
Primer – Preps nails for better adhesion and durability
16 oz Acrylic Monomer
Packaged in a graffiti-style spray can designed by Bernadette Thompson
A tribute to urban art, street culture, and creative rebellion
🔸 Essential System Products
💸 $100 Money Nail Strip Appliqués
Inspired by Bernadette’s original set for Lil’ Kim
Original shades used throughout Bernadette's career with iconic artists
Special graffiti-style boom box packaging
Hand-curated stories behind each shade
Only a limited number available — once they’re gone, they’re history
These colors didn’t just decorate nails — they told stories, claimed space, and redefined beauty standards for women of color around the world. They’ve been seen on billboards, red carpets, album covers, and even now in the Museum of Modern Art.
From the block to global runways, these 21 shades are concrete in history.
🔥 Secure your piece of the cipher.
Because nails are more than beauty—they're legacy.
