It's Official: The Dipped Manicure Will Be the Most Stylish Nail Trend at the 2026 Met Gala.

      We previously talked about the best-dressed attendees and admired the museum-quality glamour. Now, it's time to focus on the breathtaking manicures from the Met Gala. The celebrities didn’t hold back with their beauty looks last night (Lisa! Rihanna! Anok!), but the nail designs truly stole the show in terms of drama. I saved numerous screenshots of manicures for my upcoming salon appointment, but one standout trend left me utterly amazed: dipped nails. Below, you'll find all the beautiful details and how I'll embrace this trend this summer. Believe me—it's more practical than you may think.

      The trend began with Ashley Graham, who graced the carpet with chrome nails and spray-painted silver fingertips, making it seem like she dipped her nails in a pot of silver paint—an elegant nod to the Fashion Is Art dress code. According to Vogue, her creative nail design pays tribute to sculptural artists dedicated to their craft. Aesthetically, I can't help but admire how Graham's nails create a beautiful contrast against her minimalist nude Di Petsa dress and fresh, dewy makeup, styled by celebrity makeup artist Kabuki.

      Next, Tessa Thompson endorsed the dipped-nail trend with a rich Klein blue. "I was really inspired by the idea of what it might look like if you just dipped your hand in some paint," Thompson shared with Entertainment Tonight at the Mark Hotel. Her nails even have the appearance of paint dripping off the tips, with long streaks of color extending from the nail plate.

      Thompson's look is arguably the most literal interpretation of dipped nails. On the more metaphorical side, Naomi Osaka made her entrance on the red carpet with crimson tips that seem to blend seamlessly with her sheer gloves. "The dress was deep red with beautiful curves, and we wanted the nails to feel like an extension of that, so we incorporated the design onto the gloves to elongate her silhouette down to her fingertips," remarked celebrity nail artist Juan Alvear about Osaka's appearance. The tennis star is well-known for her detailed, artistic manicures, so I'm thrilled to witness her take on the dipped-nail trend.

      I understand what you're thinking: Sure, dipped nails are impressive, but they don't seem very practical. It's not like you can dip your fingers in paint and then head to the office or out with friends. While the Met Gala fosters artistic, avant-garde looks (even beyond the Costume Art theme), we can still jump on the trend at home by adopting a more relaxed approach to bold manicures. Try painting your tips a striking silver, crimson, or Klein blue, and don’t stress about any polish spilling into the nearby nail beds. There's no need for perfection; just think of them as "dipped."