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The 2019 Academy Awards were held February 24. See what the stars wore on their nails at the show!

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“To compliment Regina’s gorgeous white dress, we started with CND Winter Glow as the light pink base and a rose gold glitter reverse French trim at the cuticle," says manicurist Rae Getter of Frenchies Modern Nail Care. "This design was a way to keep a classic look to match the dress with a little pop of color and shimmer. We then finished off the look with a clean white-based pink pedicure using CND Cake Pop."

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“Constance is stunning in her yellow Versace dress!" says celebrity manicurist Christina Aviles. "We went with Essie’s Spiked With Style to add an element of coolness to her princess-like dress. The result is belle of the ball with some edge."

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“Tonight was incredibly special for Lady Gaga – she looked every bit the true star that she is!" says celebrity manicurist Miho Okawara. "To complete her show-stopping look, I used one coat of Essie’s new spring 2019 Stirring Secrets shade, which worked perfectly with her hair and makeup.

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“Kristin still has a beautiful post-vacation glow – we decided a nude nail was the perfect complement to her tan skin," says celebrity manicurist Merrick Fisher. "To create the look, I used one coat of Essie’s At the Barre, followed by one coat of Essie’s Sheer Silhouette. The combination created a classic shade that elevated her embellished black dress rather than distract from it."
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Celebrity nail tech Tom Bachik used Bio Seaweed Gel in Creme with a little added sparkle on top to go with Jennifer Lopez's mirrored gown.
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Celebrity nail tech Nettie Davis added crystals to Kiki Layne's mani.
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Davis gave Letitia Wright a nude mani to complement her lace patterned dress.
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Rachel Weisz's dark mani by Davis went well with her bright red dress.
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Davis used CND's Black Onyx for Gabrielle Union's nails.

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