The Met Gala may be fashion’s biggest night, but it’s also beauty’s biggest night. This year the Met Gala 2025 best nails are showing some major range. From 3D nail art to minimalist nude manis, there’s a little bit of everything.
This year the Met Gala 2025 Costume exhibition theme is “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” while the dress code for the event is Tailored for You. We’re seeing plenty of fashion and beauty looks tailored to each guest, and that goes for the manicures as well. From Lupita Nyong’o’s Tiffany blue nails that perfectly match her suit to Ego Nwodim’s 3D button nail art echoing her blazer’s buttons, the best nails of the 2025 Met Gala are a masterclass in fine details.
Ahead, see all the Met Gala 2025 best nails.
Cynthia Erivo
The Wicked star outdid herself with XXL stiletto nails featuring black, red, and white baubles to match her outfit perfectly.
Zendaya
Extra-long square tips and bright red polish stood out against the actor’s crisp white suit.
Lupita Nyong’o
The Oscar-winning actor pulled off a perfect shade match to her powder blue Chanel suit. She opted for short and rounded nails for an extra fresh finish.
Sha’Carri Richardson
Leave it to the Olympic sprinter to wear one of the best manis of the night. Featuring 3D florals, gemstones, and spring-ready colors, this set belongs in the Metropolitan Museum.
Jazmine Sullivan
The singer added a gilded touch to her 3D nail art with golden swirls.
Ego Nwodim
The Saturday Night Live star made a splash with dainty button nail art that matched the detailing of her ensemble.
Ciara
The singer put a modern twist on the French manicure, opting for a small nude half-moon and black tips.
Ayra Starr
We’re completely hypnotized by the singer and songwriter’s stiletto nails with their cat-eye ombré nail design.
Savannah James
James, an entrepreneur and wife of LeBron James, honorary chair of the gala who missed the event due to a knee injury, tailored her long nails to her outfit, matching the burgundy color and pinstripes.
La La Anthony
Anthony, who was the host of Vogue’s livestream, kept things minimal and chic with a nude manicure and square nail shape.
Mindy Kaling
A glittery gold manicure picked up the gold hardware of the actor, writer, and producer’s suit skirt.
Simone Biles
The Olympic champion balanced her bold gown with light pink almond nails.
Originally published on Glamour US
