Teyana Taylor named OPI ambassador

Teyana Taylor has landed a new gig with nail polish brand OPI. The multitalented singer, dancer and just-turned beauty entrepreneur has been unveiled as the new OPI brand ambassador, WWD reports.

US nail polish brand OPI is additionally the exclusive product partner for "Junie Bee Nails," a new Nineties-style nail salon, named after Taylor's daughter, that the star opened up in her hometown of Harlem on February 15. The salon, which draws inspiration from the icons of the era such as Lil' Kim and Missy Elliot, will offer a full range of nail, hand and foot services. It has already amassed more than 13,000 followers on Instagram. 

"I've been a fan of OPI for years, and I couldn't be happier to be partnering with the brand," Taylor told nailsmag.com. "I'm looking to experiment with my nails and showcase them even more with the new salon and latest OPI products. I'm taking my experience in music and entertainment to give Junie Bee a distinct style."

Taylor shot to fame in 2007 with an appearance on the MTV show "My Super Sweet Sixteen," before working with stars such as Jay Z, and Kanye West -- appearing on West's album "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" and starring in the music video for his 2016 hit track "FADE." She counts 5.9 million followers on Instagram.