Cardi B and the Met Gala go together like drama and couture. Every year, she makes sure her beauty look turns just as many heads as her outfit. For 2025, she kept that energy going — but this time, it was all about green.
On May 5, she arrived on the iconic steps in a plunging green velvet Burberry suit styled by Law Roach. The vibe? Rich, coordinated, and a little bit old-school glam.
But it wasn’t just the fit doing all the work. Cardi took her obsession with matching seriously. Her accessories didn’t stop at jewelry or a bag — they went straight to her nails.
Her manicure? Extra-long, perfectly almond-shaped, and decked out in green velvet. Simple for Cardi standards, but still show-stopping.
Velvet Nails That Tied the Whole Look Together
Nail artist Coca Michelle created the ultimate green-on-green look. The set started with a deep olive base, layered up with pearly shimmer to create that velvet finish. Not fuzzy to touch, but definitely soft-looking and rich.
This wasn’t one of Cardi’s usual 3D designs or anything wild. But honestly? That’s what made it work. They weren’t competing with her suit — they were part of it.
If anything, the nails completed the look in a way accessories usually do. Matched with her green contacts, they were hands-down (pun intended) the star of the whole glam.
A Full Green Fantasy, From Nails to Hair
Embed from Getty ImagesCardi wasn’t stopping at nails. She committed fully. Her glam squad took the green theme and ran with it. Makeup artist Erika La’Pearl brought intense green shadow and dramatic lashes to the mix.
For hair, Tokyo Stylez kept things equally bold. He gave Cardi an ’80s-inspired afro using deep black extensions that balanced out all the green. The look was big, fluffy, and rooted in natural texture — totally in line with the night’s theme, which honored Black tailoring and culture.
All together, the look screamed coordination. From the afro to the eyes to the velvet suit, everything synced. But those nails? They stole the show quietly. No crazy designs, no rhinestones — just sleek, rich velvet that pulled the whole thing together.
In true Cardi fashion, even “simple” still means unforgettable.
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