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There's nothing I love more than a good celebrity nail moment, and the 2026
Met Gala
was full of them. As if I didn't already have enough nail inspiration to get me through the summer,
Tyla
just forced me to add yet another out-of-the-box manicure to my
summer nail
mood board.
For this year's event, themed "Fashion Is Art," Tyla hit the red carpet in
mermaid cosplay
with a Valentino dress that featured a turquoise skirt and a silver, beaded top with cutouts on the sides and back and a plunging, deep-V neckline. She wore her dark hair in a
wet and wavy style
with long curls, and she leaned into the
body makeup trend
by adding a generous amount of glitter to her torso, back, and chest areas. The whole look was a slam dunk, but what's not getting nearly enough attention is the manicure she wore for the night.
The "Water" singer complemented her gown's aquatic vibe with a stunning manicure designed by celebrity nail tech,
Coca Michelle
. Per an Instagram post shared by Michelle following the event, Tyla's manicure was supposed to look like embellished feathers. A close-up photo of her nails shows that Michelle added long,
stiletto-shaped
extensions to Tyla's fingers before filing them into the shape of feathers. She then cut into the sides of each nail to give them a more realistic shape before painting them white with a flowy, turquoise design that was topped with silver studs.
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I've tuned into to several Met Gala red carpets at this point, but none of them were bursting with as many noteworthy manicures as this year's event was. Practically all of the nail looks deserved a red carpet of their own, Tyla's included.
Emma Chamberlain
hosted the red carpet in a custom Mugler gown inspired by a Van Gogh painting, and she wore long, watercolor-painted nails to match. Blackpink's
Lisa
also showed up wearing nail art that went complemented her dress; she wore chrome press-ons with silver and blue studs that mimicked icicles.
I don't know if any future Met Gala attendees will be able to top the nail designs that were on the red carpet this year, but anyone who's up to the challenge has a full year to try. Get a Met Gala-worthy manicure of your own with the products ahead.
CND
Stiletto Nail Tips
Nothing is more over-the-top than a long, stiletto-shaped nail extension.
Kiss
Powerflex Pink Nail Glue
Use a strong glue to keep your nails from breaking off.
OPI
Alpine Snow
This is the base color that Michelle used for Tyla's feather design.
Beauty Secrets
450 Count Basic Assorted Gem Kit
Add some extra drama with a few rhinestones and
nail gems
.
Daily Charme
Pink Nail Art Tweezers
Take the hassle out of picking up and placing rhinestones with a special pair of
tweezers
.
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Danielle Jackson
Senior Beauty Writer
Danielle Jackson
is the senior beauty writer at Marie Claire. She has nearly a decade of experience covering beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment and was previously the senior beauty editor at
Women's Health
, where she thoughtfully covered topics related to skincare, haircare, aesthetics, and wellness. Before that, she spent three years as an assistant beauty editor at
PS,
and in the years since,
her work has appeared in titles like
Vogue
,
InStyle
,
Glamour
, and more. Danielle graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in English, and has lived in Brooklyn for almost ten years. When she's not writing, you can find her reading romance novels and talking about sunscreen. You can find her on Instagram @danielleknecole.

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