The Best 2025 Oscars Nails: From Lisa to Cynthia Erivo

Lisa’s Moody Airbrushed Nails

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For Lisa’s first-ever Oscars appearance, she debuted a super on-trend set of airbrushed nails. Her nail artist Juan Alvear relied on contrasting colors and extra long stiletto extensions to pull the cool-girl look together. Paired with her super chic tuxedo dress, Lisa’s manicure was by far one of the most dramatic beauty moments of the night. (In the best way possible.)

Photo by Juan Alvear.

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For extensions, Lisa’s nail artist used the Aprés Extra Long Stiletto Tips. He used a dark color for the base before airbrushing a white color over top and then finishing it off with a clear topcoat.
Cynthia Erivo’s Gold-Embellished Baroque Set

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Cynthia Erivo’s nails are never not on point, so of course she had to outdo herself at the Oscars. Even though she didn’t take home the award for Best Actress, her insane nails are proof enough that she’s Hollywood royalty. To achieve the look, her manicurist ClawzByDior went in with tons of intricate Baroque-esque details to add texture and sheen to the set. Although Cynthia has pulled off a fair share of green nails, this is by far her most glamorous iteration yet.

Photo by ClawzByDior.

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Margaret Qualley’s Bold Red Manicure

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Simple doesn’t always mean basic, and Margaret Qualley’s red nails are proof. Since her black Chanel gown is super chic and understated, a natural red manicure is exactly what she needed to take her look up a notch—without distracting from her gorgeous outfit, of course. Celebrity manicurist Emi Kudo went for a deep red gel color called Vampire Drunk from Aprés.

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Although Margaret’s red nails were accomplished with gel polish, this OPI Nail Lacquer in Como se Llama will give you a similar look—minus all the fuss.
Doja Cat’s Chunky Square Set

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Recently, square silhouettes have been all the rage and Doja Cat’s 2025 Oscars set just solidified our obsession. To pair with her custom Balmain gown, Doja went for extra long clear extensions to channel her inner cat. Her manicurist Saccia Livingston understood exactly how to bring the drama without overshadowing the rest of the outfit.

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Halle Berry’s Metallic French Tips

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We know French tips will always be a classic nail trend, and Halle Berry just reinvented the wheel with a metallic silver set that perfectly complemented her Oscars afterparty look. “Halle’ dress is beautifully embellished with rhinestones and mirrored glass. We wanted to keep the nails a touch more subdued but with a little oomph so we decided on this cool faded metallic tip,” her nail artist Kim Truong says.

Photo by Kim Truong.

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The Nails at the 2025 Oscars Were Just as Glamorous as the Gowns

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Lisa’s Moody Airbrushed Nails

Cynthia Erivo’s Gold-Embellished Baroque Set

Margaret Qualley’s Bold Red Manicure

Doja Cat’s Chunky Square Set

Halle Berry’s Metallic French Tips

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