The Met Gala may be fashion’s grandest stage, but it’s also where beauty takes a couture turn, and this year, the Met Gala 2025 nails didn't disappoint. From architectural silhouettes in 3D gel to the quiet elegance of sheer, sculpted nudes, manicures were treated as extensions of each look’s narrative, tailored as meticulously as the garments themselves.
With a theme like Superfine: Tailoring Black Style and a dress code dubbed Tailored for You, personal expression reigned supreme. Every detail mattered. Lupita Nyong’o’s Tiffany-hued nails, perfectly matched to the fluid lines of her suit, whispered of thoughtful precision, while Lisa's hand-sculpted Vuitton-inspired nails perfectly matched the motifs on her Speedy bag, proof that when it comes to red carpet beauty, subtlety can speak volumes.
Lets take a look at the best nails from the 2025 Met Gala:
Zendaya
Created by nail artist Caroline Cotten, these classic, fierce and a set that would suit everyone. They are also press-ons (we stan) which were painted to perfection before the big day.
Sabrina Carpenter
Nail artist Zola Ganzorigt created this amazing stitch design and incorporated real threads into the nails to match her Louis Vuitton look.
Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia's nail artist, Mycah Dior, is just 20 years old but has created many of her most iconic nail looks. The design featured pinstripe detailing, handmade embellishments and a custom tie.
Jennie Kim
To match her custom Chanel outfit, Jennie went for a classic French manicure with the most incredible pearl detailing. Created by Zola Ganzorigt, who also created nails for Sydney Sweeney, Kylie Jenner and Demi Moore.
Lisa
These custom Vuitton nails were hand-sculpted by artist Juan Alvear, who adapted the colour scheme to match her outfit.
Gigi Hadid
Gigi's beautiful gold-tipped french manicure was created by nail genius Nails by Mei, who also created Dua Lipa's manicure.
Chappel Roan
Dawn Sterling, aka Nail Glam, was behind many of the best nails at the Met Gala this year, including this incredible chrome set for Chappel Roan.
Sydney Sweeney
These beautiful iridescent French nails were one of the prettiest designs on the carpet and were created by nail artist Nails by Zola.
Lupita Nyong’o
We love a matching moment and these short glitter nails were the perfect shade, created by nail artist Vanessa Sanchez McCullough.
Jazmine Sullivan
This beautiful gold nail art is set to be a huge trend this year and was created by nail artist Samia M.
