The “Dipped” Mani Is the Best Nail Trend of the 2026 Met Gala

We discussed the best outfits, we looked at museum-worthy glamour. Now? Now it’s time to talk about stunning Met Gala manicures. The stars didn’t play it safe when it came to last night’s gorgeous looks (Lisa! Rihanna! Anok!), but still, nail design played a big role when it came to serving up the drama. I screenshot a lot of manicures to save for my next salon appointment, but one widespread trend really left me speechless: “dipped” nails. See below for all the amazing details and how I’d personally be wearing it this summer—trust me, it’s more wearable than you think.

The trend started with Ashley Graham, who arrived on the carpet with chrome nails and spray-painted silver fingers. It’s as if she’s dipped her nails in a pot of silver paint – quite a subtle nod to the Fashion Is Art dress code. according to circulationHis painting tips specifically pay tribute to sculpture artists who dedicated their lives and hands to their art. Aesthetically speaking, I also can’t help but notice how Graham’s nails provide a stunning juxtaposition with her minimalist, nude Di Petsa dress and fresh, deep makeup, courtesy of celebrity makeup artist kabuki.

Next up, we have Tessa Thompson, who created a dunked nail look in deep Klein blue. Thompson herself said, “I was really inspired by the idea of ​​what it would look like if you dipped your hand in some paint.” told entertainment tonight At The Mark Hotel. Even the nails were made to resemble paint dripping from the ends, with long, long streaks of color hanging from the nail plate.

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Thompson’s look is definitely the most literal take on “dipped” nails, and on the more symbolic side of the spectrum, we have Naomi Osaka, who arrived on the red carpet with red tips that appeared to be attached to her transparent gloves. “The dress was a deep red with these beautiful curves, and we wanted the nails to feel like a continuation of that, so we created the design on the gloves to extend her silhouette down to the fingers,” the celebrity nail artist said. juan alvear It is said about Osaka’s look. The tennis star has long been known for her intricate, artistic manicures, so I’m glad to see her taking on the “dipped” trend.

Okay, I know what you’re thinking: Sure, wet nails look good, but they’re not exactly wearable. It’s not like you can dip your fingers in a can of paint and, say, go straight to the office or have dinner with friends. The Met Gala gives rise to artistic, avant garde looks (even without the costume art theme), but at home we can hop on this trend by being more carefree with our bold manicures. Paint your tips a striking silver, crimson or klein blue, and don’t worry too much about any polish bleeding into the surrounding nail bed. There is no need to strive for perfection. Just consider them, you know, “dipped in.”