The 2025 Oscars brought the glitz, the glamour, and, most importantly, the nails. This year’s red carpet manicures were nothing short of jaw-dropping—think chrome finishes, pearl accents, and even full-on 3D embellishments.
From Selena Gomez’s soft, peachy nude to Cynthia Erivo’s next-level emerald and gold masterpiece, these looks proved that nails are just as much a part of the fashion moment as the couture gowns at the Oscars. Let’s get into the five manicures that had everyone zooming in.
1. Selena Gomez – Peach Champagne Perfection
Tom Bachik never misses, and Selena’s “peach champagne mani” is proof. This peachy perfection was all about that barely-there, ultra-luxurious vibe. The shade melted into her skin tone like butter and matched the lining of her custom Ralph Lauren gown exactly. This is what we call quiet luxury, Oscars edition.
2. Cynthia Erivo – Emerald City Extravaganza
This mani was not playing around. Gold watch charms, chains, oversized emerald gems—Cynthia’s 3D nail art by Mycah Dior was an entire experience. The gilded gold-and-green palette paid homage to Emerald City in the boldest way possible. If maximalism had a queen, it’s her.
3. Halle Berry – Chrome That Shines Like an Oscar
Mirror nails for a mirrored gown? Halle’s silver chrome ombré set by Kim Truong was the definition of coordination. With gradient chrome tips on a milky white base, her nails looked like liquid metal—icy, futuristic, and straight-up hypnotic under the Oscars lights.
4. Lupita Nyong’o – Pearls on Pearls on Pearls
A pearl at the tip of every single almond-shaped nail? Yes, ma’am. Lupita’s sheer nude base made the pearls pop even more, turning her hands into literal jewelry. Vanessa Sanchez McCullough made sure this mani was as iconic as her 22,410-pearl Chanel gown—because why have pearls on your dress when you can have them on your nails too?
5. Ariana Grande – The Classic French Girl
Ariana said, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” A classic almond-shaped French mani on a milky pink base? Timeless. Pair that with a Schiaparelli gown covered in 190,000 crystals, and you’ve got peak old Hollywood glam with a side of pop princess energy.
The 2025 Oscars nails delivered—from sleek and chic to full-on glam. Which mani was your fave? Drop a comment and follow us on socials for more red carpet nail inspo! 💅✨