Long Nails Ruled the 2022 Met Gala Red Carpet

THE LONGER THE BETTERLong Nails Ruled the 2022 Met Gala Red Carpet For the night full of glam, stars are showing that lengthy manicures aren't going anywhere anytime soon.

By Gabi Thorne

May 2, 2022

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The annual Met Gala is back at its regularly scheduled date, the first Monday of May. This year's theme is part two of 2021's American fashion-centric night. But this time around attendees are trying to dazzle us with their best attempts at gilded glamour for the "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" theme — we're hoping to see coiled updos, extravagant ballgowns, and glamorous makeup that makes our jaws drop. 

Still, our eyes couldn't help but trail down to the manicures. There's been light debate as to whether or not short or long nails will be the trend this year, and it seems like lengthy talons reigned supreme at the 2022 Met Gala. Stay tuned in to see all the gorgeous manicures from the night in all the shapes, colors, and designs. 

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Emma Chamberlain arrived on the red carpet in a cropped two-piece set, bedazzled choker, and a silver-studded tiara. She paired the look with a platinum-blonde bob, golden eye makeup that looks like a sunset, and white, coffin-shaped nails, which nail artist Betina Goldstein painted using CND nail polish. White manicures are always a classic, but Goldstein added a 3D twist with a textured finish — take a close look, and you'll notice the ridges.

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Swirly manicures have been big in the last two years, and co-host of tonight's live stream La La Anthony tried out the trend with a burgundy hue that matches the color of her dress. This coffin-shaped manicure has a cloudy base with burgundy and white whirls on each nail. 

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Co-host of tonight's live stream Vanessa Hudgens also showed out with a white manicure, but with a different style and shape. Her stiletto-shaped nails were filed to a sharp point. At the very tips of her pointy nails, there are silver gems that added some additional bling to her all-black look and silver accessories. 

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Gabi Thorne is the associate news editor at Allure. Since graduating from Harvard University, where she received a student writing fellowship from The Nation to research political news and social media as they pertain to students and communities of color, Gabi has covered beauty, pop culture, news, and more... Read moreAssociate News Editor

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