At the Met Gala on May 2, a fundraising ball to benefit the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City, celebrity nail artist Julie Kandalec created nail designs that complemented her clients couture looks.  The theme for Met Gala 2022 was "In America: An Anthology of Fashion." 

Best-Dressed Nails at the Met Gala

Oscar award-winning American actress, Jessica Chastainis exclusively wearing Gucci. To perfectly match Jessica’s Gucci ruby sequin gown, Julie layered two shades of vernis: First, two coats of Crystal Black, Vernis à Ongles Nail Polish. Followed by one coat of Goldie Red, Vernis à Ongles Nail Polish. Layering shades give even more options and flexibility to the Vernis collection.

photo credit: Julie Kandalec

British-American actress, Lucy Boyntonis wearing Chanel. Her manicure features 3 coats of Ballerina LE VERNIS, plus individually placed clear and aurora borealis (opalescent) crystals. They’re focused more on the tips of her nails - as if she dipped her fingers in the dress. 

photo credit: Julie Kandalec

Actress Chloë Grace Moretzalso went with a Chanel LE VERNIS shade, this time in Blanc White. 

photo credit: Julie Kandalec

Joe Jonas wearing a “gilded” manicure featuring OPI Professional, lacquer featuring OPI Nature Strong  Get the look, using all OPI.

photo credit: Julie Kandalec

Kandelec created a two-shade nail look with gilded chrome accents for Joe using OPI complementing his edgy attire.

STEP 1: Start by prepping the nails. 

STEP 2: Apply two coats of OPI Nature Strong in “Onyx Skies.”

STEP 3: Paint on one layer of OPI Matte Top Coat. 

STEP 4: Using OPI Chrome Effect in “Gold Digger,” painting abstract shapes onto the nails.

STEP 5: Finally, apply one layer of OPI Chrome Effects Top Coat.