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The biggest night in fashion has once again come and gone, blooming like a bouquet on the green carpet in more than just the metaphorical sense. And with the 2024 MET Gala behind us, we’re taking a look at the manicures that absolutely stole the show. This year’s dress code, “Garden of Time,” was perfect for every manicurist looking to create a standout set of nails for the avant-garde botanical theme—just look at the immaculate set celebrity nail artist, Mei Kawajiri crafted for Gigi Hadid.
“The hand sculpted 3D yellow flowers add a playful touch to a classic style,” Kawajiri says. “This mix of playful and classic is just like Gigi.”
But it wasn’t just beautiful botanicals that ruled the night. From Karlie Kloss‘ pretty in pink moment to Gabrielle Union‘s ethereal glow, plenty of the best looks from the night were about creating a simple and clean look in the perfect color.
“We chose the color Dear Diary from the new Light & Shadow Sheer Gel Couleur collection, and applied 2 thin coats,” manicurist Melanie Shengaris says of Dove Cameron’s look. “It’s a smooth and creamy color with a hint of pink.”
From Karol G’s mesmerizing mirror designs to Lizzo‘s gorgeous 3D flowers, these are the MET Gala nail looks we couldn’t stop talking about. And thanks to the manicurists and nail artists behind the designs, we’re bringing you the step-by-step to help you make these MET Gala manicures your own.
And the good news is that you don’t have to be an expert to get these trendy looks yourself. Pulling out all the stops, these are the most gorgeous manicures of the night, the most on-theme nail looks and the styles we’re asking for at our next mani.