All of the best nail looks from the 2025 Oscars
Step aside hair and makeup, we've got a new winning beauty category 🏆
When it comes to any celebrity red carpet, what draws people's attention (read: critique) is the fashion looks, closely followed by hair and makeup. However, IMO, one beauty aspect that goes unappreciated – time and time again – is the nails. I mean, hello, crazy funky manicures! In my beauty world, no stone goes unturned.
The 2025 Oscars was no exception and our favourite celebrities turned it out for film's biggest night. From Cynthia Erivo's XXL crystal adorned talons to Lupita Nyong’o's understated pearl tips, I've rounded up eight of the best nail looks from the night, meaning you've plenty of A-list-approved inspo to take to your next salon appointment. You and your pretty mani can thank me later.
Cynthia Erivo's gem-adorned talons
Lupita Nyong’o's pearl tips
Lisa's (Blackpink) two-tone coffin nails
Gal Gadot's classic nude nails
Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
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