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The Best Nails At The Oscars Will Convince You To Book A Mani Appointment, Stat
Don’t sleep on these looks.
by
Anna Buckman
April 25, 2021
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Tiara Thomas
One of the co-writers for Best Music (Original Song) nominee, “Fight For You,” Thomas went with a sleek monochrome look on the red carpet. Her long white nails matched her crisp feathered suit, while the manicure’s cool flowing lines and shapes added unexpected interest.
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Emerald Fennell
Nominated for Best Writing (Original Screenplay), Best Picture, and Best Directing for
Promising Young Woman,
Emerald Fennell donned a green gown bedecked with scattered sequins. Her glittering-yet-subtle nails completed the low-key look, creating a soft, elegant aesthetic.
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Celeste Waite
Wearing classic red nails, Best Music (Original Song) nominee for “Hear My Voice” Celeste Waite matched her heart-inspired clutch perfectly. The musician didn’t stop there with the bold shade: the hue also made an appearance in her lipstick and Gucci dress.
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Vanessa Kirby
Though Vanessa Kirby’s Gucci gown was a soft, light pink, the actor opted for contrasting makeup with a bold red lip and matching nails. Her manicurist,
Thuy Nguyen
, used
OPI’s Complimentary Wine
shade to create the moody effect.
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Margot Robbie
Celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik went with an “elegant ‘90s glam” aesthetic for Robbie at the Oscars using Chanel Beauty’s classic nail color,
Ballerina
.
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Regina King
King’s metallic silver nails served as the perfect complement to her icy blue and silver custom Louis Vuitton gown and Forevermark jewels.
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Andra Day
Though the details of the
The United States vs. Billie Holiday
actor’s manicure were subtle, they were still one of the highlights of Day’s glamorous look; the long nails featured a geometric take on a classic French manicure complete with a beautifully minimalist color combo.
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Carey Mulligan
To continue the shine of Mulligan’s gown, her manicurist,
Queenie Nguyen
, opted for a simple reverse French manicure with a touch of gold. The updated classic featured three affordable shades: OPI’s
Samoan Sand
,
Glitzerland
, and
This Changes Everything
.
Queenie Nguyen / Instagram
Maria Bakalova
For Bakalova’s silvery manicure, nail artist Betina Goldstein said on Instagram that she wanted to “create something elegant yet young.” The pro used a sheer nude base and silver glitter French tips and moon for the perfect “glass slipper moment.”
@betina_goldstein
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