The 2022 American Music Awards [1] are underway, and tonight's attendees have been showing out left and right. Dove Cameron [2] added a pin-sharp floating eyeliner [3] to her makeup look, and Tinashe [4] proved once more exactly how versatile Bantu knots [5] are. Still, the biggest breakout beauty trend to grace the red carpet was none other than the french manicure [6].
The classic nail look saw its heyday in the late '90s and early 2000s [7] and has made an epic return alongside other retro beauty trends like spiky updos [8] and supermodel lips [9]. The manicure typically encompasses a thick white line at the tops of the nail followed by a soft pink nail bed. Over the years, the look has evolved to include other iterations like baby tips [10] and chrome finishes [11], to name a few.
The nail-art design has been spotted tonight on stars like Niecy Nash, Latto, and Kim Petras — and the show is only just getting started. If you're looking for french-manicure inspiration, keep scrolling for the best takes on the trend at the American Music Awards.