Celebrity Nails From Award Show Red Carpets 2017
Zoom In on All the Best Manis From the Emmy Awards
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Beaded gowns, rhinestone-encrusted minaudières, baubles and bling — in our eyes, they all pale in comparison to the glittering beauty of a freshly lacquered nail. Due to all the incredible manicures, the red carpets of 2017 award season have us mesmerized. Read on to see some of the most fabulously famous fingers.
Debra Messing, Emmy Awards
Julianne Hough, Emmy Awards
Millie Bobby Brown, Emmy Awards
Olivia Munn, MTV VMAs
Olivia opted for a (gorgeously) moody mani.
Manicurist: Emi Kudo
Key product used: Essie Berry Naughty ($9)
Hailee Steinfeld, MTV VMAs
Hailee chose to wear a metallic gray that matched her shimmering Versace gown.
Manicurist: Lisa Peña-Wong
Key product: Essie Closing Night ($12)
Yara Shahidi, MTV VMAs
Yara's manicurist used a dotting tool for this spotted look.
Manicurist: Emi Kudo
Key product: Essie Imported Bubbly ($9) and Licorice ($9)
Vanessa Hudgens, MTV VMAs
Katy Perry, MTV VMAs
Alessandra Ambrosio, MTV VMAs
Nicki Minaj
Rita Ora, Teen Choice Awards
Rita blew us all away at with this detailed manicure by Hollywood nail artist Britney Tokyo worn at the Teen Choice Awards — just look at Sarah Jessica Parker on her thumb!
Peyton List, Teen Choice Awards
Peyton redefined nude nails at the Teen Choice Awards with a striped mani created with Essie's Blanc and Topless & Barefoot.
Vanessa Hudgens, Teen Choice Awards
Bella Thorne, Teen Choice Awards
Vanessa Hudgens, Billboard Music Awards
Halsey, Billboard Music Awards
Rita Ora, Billboard Music Awards
Olivia Munn, Billboard Music Awards
Olivia Munn went with a classic lavender color — Essie Lilacism ($9) — at the Billboard Music Awards.
La La Anthony, Met Gala
Celebrity manicurist Maria Salandra used Red Carpet Manicure in Black Stretch Limo ($10) to create a glossy, striking nail for the personality.
Rihanna, Met Gala
Celebrity manicurist Maria Salandra used Red Carpet Manicure Gel in Insta Famous ($10), a robin's-egg blue, as the foundation for Rihanna's avant-garde foiled manicure.
Ashley Graham, Met Gala
Celebrity manicurist Mar y Soul created this two-toned, wavy manicure with OPI Infinite Shine polishes in Samoan Sand ($13) and Malaga Wine.
Madonna, Met Gala
Auli'i Cravalho, Oscars
The Moana star wore a delicate pale pink manicure that coordinated beautifully with her gold purse.
Olivia Culpo, Oscars
Olivia kept her dark nails short to not compete with her beaded clutch.
Janelle Monáe, Oscars
Janelle accented her mauve manicure with gold foil and studs for an edgy yet elegant look.
Rihanna, Grammys
Rihanna wore a long, square french manicure on the Grammys red carpet. Celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees used Orly BB Crème Nail Treatment ($8) for a wash of sheer color.
Beyoncé, Grammys
Celebrity manicurist Lisa Logan used OPI Nail Lacquer in Glitzerland ($14) on Beyoncé's nails to make them look like molten gold.
Andra Day, Grammys
Tori Kelly, Grammys
Tori opted for an edgy neutral nail — metallic black — to go with her bottle-green gown.
Camila Cabello, Grammys
Lady Gaga, Grammys
Lady Gaga wore long, graphic nails that said "Metallica" on them in honor of her performance with the band.
Natalie Portman, SAG Awards
Natalie opted for a sheer pink manicure to complement her ivory gown at the SAG Awards.
Salma Hayek, SAG Awards
Salma paired her vivid yellow gown and accessories with a soft pink lacquer.
Amy Adams, SAG Awards
Celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann created a modern french manicure using Deborah Lippmann Brand New Day ($20), a creamy beige.
Taylor Schilling, SAG Awards
Manicurist Christina Aviles used Essie Bordeaux ($9) on the Orange Is the New Black star's nails.
Brie Larson, SAG Awards
Brie wore a delicate shimmering peach hue on her nails on the SAG Awards red carpet.
Janelle Monáe, SAG Awards
We couldn't look away from Janelle's graphic black and white manicure.
Chrissy Teigen, Golden Globes
Celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees made Chrissy's nails look even lengthier with soft nude polish Essie Topless & Barefoot ($9).
Kristen Bell, Golden Globes
Celebrity manicurist Emi Kudo added to Kristen's vampy aesthetic with a few coats of Essie Wicked, a moody burgundy ($9).
Janelle Monáe, Golden Globes
Maisie Williams, Golden Globes
Amy Adams, Golden Globes
Celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann added her own Dark Side of the Moon Lacquer ($18) to the star's fingertips for a vampy look.
Sienna Miller, Golden Globes
Blake Lively, Golden Globes
Drew Barrymore, Golden Globes
Michelle Williams, Golden Globes
Celebrity manicurist Elle used Julep Color That Treats in Janie ($14) to make the star's fingers look especially long.
Reese Witherspoon, Golden Globes
Kristen Wiig, Golden Globes
Janelle Monáe, Critics' Choice Awards
Janelle's polka-dot statement nails coordinated with her ensemble.
Kaley Cuoco, Critics' Choice Awards
Tracee Ellis Ross, Critics' Choice Awards
The Black-ish actress wore a soft, sheer pink manicure . . . but we confess we were a bit distracted by all of her fabulous rings!
Kerry Washington, Critics' Choice Awards
Kerry rocked a glimmering black manicure that made her fingertips look like evening skies.