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Red Carpet Recap: The Best Met Gala 2025 Manicures, Ranked by a Nail-Obsessed Beauty Editor
Including logo-adorned tips, metallic embellishments, and a set of $10 press-ons.
The Met Gala may be fashion's big night out, but in my humble beauty editor opinion, the best part is all the epic glam moments, including dazzling red carpet manicures. This year, the stars showed up and showed out, sporting some stunning custom sets and wearing all the most popular nail trends of the season. From drugstore press-ons to on-theme charms, there was no shortage of manicure inspo at the Met this year.
So, whether you're prepping for your next salon visit, want some fresh nail designs to pin to your beauty inspo board, or simply love judging all the red carpet looks (relatable), I've rounded up—and ranked—the very best manicures from the 2025 Met Gala. Keep scrolling for the top nail looks from celebs like Tyla, Sabrina Carpenter, Cynthia Erivo, and more.
12. Suki Waterhouse
Suki's nails are understated and perfect for everyday wear. Better yet—they're actually a set of $10 drugstore press-ons from KISS.
11. Lizzo
These tuxedo-esque nails are the epitome of dandy. They might just be the most on-theme set of the night.
10. Chappell Roan
Chappell's nail look by OPI is giving all the pink pony club vibes.
9. Gigi Hadid
Gold French tips + 3D nail art = mani heaven.
8. Lisa
Lisa’s Louis Vuitton nail charms aren’t just details—they’re tiny luxury accessories in their own right.
7. Tems
This mismatched mani moment is so cute for spring and summer.
6. Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina's Louis Vuitton-emblazoned nails by Zola Ganzorigt are all in the details. They have a stitched-on illusion and even have loose strings to tie the look together.
5. Ego Nwodim
Ego was one of the first celebs to walk the Met Gala carpet, and these button nails have been living in my mind rent-free since. The shiny black base adds a bit of edginess to the colorful detailing.
4. Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia’s custom OPI nails boast pinstripe accents and a mini tie—a nod to classic menswear reimagined through a feminine lens.
3. Dwayne Wade
I'll say it: Dwayne Wade's mismatched manicure is the best men's nail moment of the night.
Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.
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