The MET Gala 2026 has begun, and with it we can see the parade of the best dresses of the event, the nails in trend and those who have made their beauty look an absolute reference. And yes, the imposing shadows or casual hairstyles are part of these trends, but also the nails are revealed as the perfect complement to any look.
And if you were looking for inspiration for your next nail polish, here you will find some perfect versions to wear them, from a bold moment to a proposal that seeks to shine for its minimalism. That said, let's get started with those bets you won't want to miss out on.
- Nude nails (and short)
- Cream oval nails
- Pearl nails (and short)
- Dramatic red nails
- In silver, nails shine brighter
- With appliqués on the nails (for total drama)
- Nail art
- Nails with stardust effect
You may doubt the colours of your outfit, but never that this shade can look bad. Also seen as the old money manicure, it's ideal if you're looking to make your hands look stylish without much effort. If I may add, it's a great bet if you're a girl with a dynamic schedule that goes from being in the office in the morning to a work event or with your friends in the evening... I wear them like this, and the truth is that they do the job and more.
Nicole Kidman was one of the wearers of this trend, which undoubtedly added a glam allure to her outfit, which being such a dynamic red, counteracting it with nails in that tone, was undoubtedly a very chic bet. And yes, of course, they are perfect to elevate your look (plus the maintenance is minimal.
Sarah Pidgeon, the protagonist of Love Story, brings us a cut that is quite close to the skin, as well as a very light polish that barely lets us see a delicate pearl tone that only stands out with the flash of the cameras. Ideal for those looking for a minimalist elegance.
The one in charge of wearing this was Cara Delevigne, the model who is always synonymous with style, now wore a black dress that she contrasted with long nails with a deep carmine finish that we saw as part of the trends of the beginning of the year. By wearing it, she confirms that this one isn't going anywhere.
Model Ashley Graham shined in her nude dress, complemented by long, silver nails, with an effect that extended all the way down to her fingers, making it clear that there is more than one way to wear a manicure. Would you dare to wear these on-trend nails for 2026?
Lisa from Black Pink went for a very unique detail. While her nail polish was in a colour that matched her white dress, she added rhinestones in blue and silver shades that could be the starting point of a trend we'll see repeated over and over again.
Anne Hathaway shined for every detail of her look and that included a small one in her manicure, one that carried a very subtle colour and crossed with a white line on each finger, achieving that artsy touch that looked on par with her black and white dress.
Who better to wear this effect on the hands than Elieen Gu, the athlete who shined at the Winter Olympic sports in Milano Cortina, arrived at the MET Gala with a bubble dress (which lasted about an hour, while the ones on her dress were made of glass) and next to this stardust effect impossible to ignore.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to a red carpet, but when we're talking about the MET Gala 2026 carpet, creativity is given free rein to conjure up possibilities as easy to wear as ones that are fit for the boldest moments on your agenda. Whether it's for your day-to-day or for an important event, if you're in doubt about your inspiration, go back to this great event to find it... no doubt, you won't regret it.
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