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The
2026 Met Gala
was ripe with over-the-top fashion moments, but there were a ton of
manicures
in the building that also looked like works of art. More specifically, I'm talking about Blackpink's Lisa, who wore an icy
rhinestone manicure
that I've been shamelessly obsessing over for the last 12 hours.
Last night's dress code was "Fashion Is Art," and the musician showed up wearing a sculptural Robert Wun gown with sheer, white material that was covered in crystals. The dress also featured a see-through veil that was held up with a set of 3D arms, but not even the optical illusion of her dress could keep my eyes off of her stunning 3D manicure.
Per celebrity manicurist
Juan Alvear
, Lisa wore "frost-bitten nails," which he created using almond-shaped KISS
press-on nails
that were painted with a soft
nude color
and topped with a hint of
chrome
. The nails were then embellished with silver and blue rhinestones in various shapes and sizes, and some of them had a cloudy effect to look similar to actual ice. “The nails were a nod to Robert Wun’s notorious elemental play," Alvear explains. "In this case, the nails drew inspiration from the
Bvlgari jewelry
freezing over.”
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As to be expected, the manicures at the Met Gala were truly on another level.
Sabrina Carpenter
hit the red carpet wearing a
Dior dress
that was put together with film strips, and she wore a manicure with
French tips
designed to match her outfit.
Naomi Osaka
also showed up wearing long, dark stiletto nails that were attached to her sheer red gloves, and Janelle Monae wore a
chrome manicure
with 3D attachments.
To shop some of the products used to pull Lisa's icy manicure together, read ahead.
Kiss
Glam Embellished Press on Nails
These are the exact press-on nails that Alvear used to create the look's base.
Chanel
Le Vernis - 113 - FAUSSAIRE
A soft, creamy nude base is ideal for this look or if you're feeling like a minimalist in-between salon manis.
Olive & June
Mani Cuticle Pusher
Make your nails look slightly longer by pushing back your cuticles.
Beadsland
8300pcs Flatback Rhinestones
Use blue and silver rhinestones to create the illusion of ice.
Half Magic
Adornment Tweezers
Grab a pair of tweezers to apply the rhinestones as precisely as possible.
Kiss
Powerflex Ultra-Hold Precision Nail Glue
Stick your rhinestones and tips to your nails with a reliable glue.
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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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