Nails From the 2016 VMAs

Last night's MTV Video Music Awards didn't disappoint. Let's look at the nails that clutched both microphones and Moon Men.

Beth Livesay・Executive Editor

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August 29, 2016

Nails From the 2016 VMAs — Via Instagram

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1. Hopeless Romantic

Rihanna's go-to manicurist, Kimmie Kyees, used Red Carpet Manicure gel-polish in Hopeless Romantic to match the singer's many outfits for the evening.

2. Sheer Fantasy

The gorgeous @kimkardashian on the red carpet for the #vma2016 rocking @essiepolish Essie gel couture in sheer fantasy. #essielove #essieredcarpet #nailsbykimmiekyees
A photo posted by Kimmie Kyees (@kimmiekyees) on Aug 28, 2016 at 6:17pm PDT

Kyees used Essie Gel Couture in Sheer Fantasy for a clean look on the social media mega star.

3. Frilling Me Softly

🚨 Live 🚨 #nail #love from the VMA's #VMAs #VMAs2016 🐆 @TheAshleyGraham @EssiePolish #EssieLove #EssieRedCarpet #AshleyGraham #NailsByMarySoul @MakeupVincent @RenatoCampora @jeffkkim
A video posted by Mar y Sol Inzerillo💅Mar y Soul (@nailsbymarysoul) on Aug 28, 2016 at 8:47pm PDT

Manicurist Mar y Sol used Essie Tribal Text-Styles and Frilling Me Softly for an ombre glitter efffect on model Ashley Graham.

4. Cocktails & Coconuts

✨Presenter @beberexha graces the red carpet at the 2016 #VMAS in @essiepolish 'cocktails and coconuts' to perfectly coordinate with her @balmain boots #essieredcarpet
A photo posted by Julie K (@julieknailsnyc) on Aug 28, 2016 at 7:15pm PDT

Julie Kandalec used Essie Cocktails & Coconuts to match the shimmer in singer Bebe Rexha's outfit.

5. Sugar Daddy

@remyma #VMA ready...Nails done!✔️ #NYC #VideoMusicAwards #RedCarpet #VMAs #RemyMa #RemyMafia Used @essiepolish Gel "SugarDaddy" w/ gold @swarovski crystals #Essie #EssieLove #Blessed #LoveMyClients #Nailsbyme #MrLuisNails
A photo posted by Mr. Luis (@mrluisnails) on Aug 28, 2016 at 5:33pm PDT

Mr. Luis used Essie Gel in Sugar Daddy along with gold Swarovski crystals to embellish Remy Ma's nails.

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