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After seasons of barely-there manicures and minimalist nail looks, chrome is officially back in the spotlight.
See some of the most decorated fingertips at the Grammys, created with Aprés Nail.

We love award show season for the chance to see what all the celebrities wear on their nails. Some sets are simple and classy and some are fully blinged out, while others push the boundaries of nail art altogether. It's all thanks to these celebs' extremely talented and creative manicurists.
Tons of stars at the Grammys wore one particularly innovative brand,
Aprés Nail, and the bespoke sets their nail artists created for them were stunning. See the looks and individual breakdowns below.
Chappell Roan’s beautiful performance nails were created by Celebrity Manicurist Juan Alvear (@byjuanalvear) using Aprés Nail.

Chappell Roan's Grammys nails by Juan Alvear using Aprés Nail
photo courtesy of Juan Alvear
Prep nails using pH Bondor & Non-Acidic Gel Primer
Apply Natural Almond Medium Gel-X Tips using Extend Gel
Paint surface with Birnam Wood
Apply chrome powder over cured Non-Wipe Matte Top Gelcoat
Mix Non-Wipe Glossy Top Gelcoat with French Manicure Gel in French Black and cure for 60 seconds to create 3D design. Apply chrome powder in purple
Apply stone embellishments on nail using Diamond Gel
Finish using Non-Wipe Glossy Top Gelcoat
RAYE’s manicure was created by Celebrity Manicurist Yoko Sakakura (@nails_by_yoko).

RAYE's Grammys nails by Yoko Sakakura using Aprés Nail
photo courtesy of Yoko Sakakura
Prep nails by cleaning up cuticles, gently buff the nails, and wipe them with alcohol
Apply Aprés Nail ph bonder
Apply Non-Acidic Gel Primer
Apply a thin layer of Extend Gel to the nails and cure them for 30 seconds.
Choose appropriate size for each nail plate and apply Gel-X Prep inside of the Natural StilettoShort Gel-X Tips
Apply a small amount of Extend Gel inside of Gel-X Tips and apply them 45-degree angle to the nail and flash cure to secure them in place
Cure them for 60 seconds
File to round the tips and wipe them with acetone
Apply 1 coat of Flushed and cure them for 60 seconds
Using French Manicure Gel in French Black, create French tips and cure them for 60 seconds
Apply a small dot of Extend Gel at the middle on the smile line, and place crystals on each nail
Apply two coats of Non-Wipe Glossy Top Gelcoat and cure them for 60 seconds after each coat.
Moisturize cuticle with a Cuticle Serum
Teddy Swims’ nail look, possibly the most unique set at the awards, was created by Celebrity Manicurist Juan Alvear (@byjuanalvear).

Teddy Swims' Grammys nails by Juan Alvear using Aprés Nail
photo courtesy of Juan Alvear
Prep nails using pH Bondor & Non-Acidic Gel Primer
Apply Natural Square Extra Short Gel-X Tips using Extend Gel
File corners of tip to create a very short natural looking extension
Apply base color: Ruby Slippers
Sculpt small roses roughly the size of the nail bed using Extend Gel Novice
Paint 3D roses using Hearts and Likes, Plum out of Luck and Aloe You Vera Much
Encase roses with Diamond Gel for protection
Finish off using Non-Wipe Glossy Top Gelcoat across nail base and roses

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