The stars were out for last night’s Academy Museum Gala and they were wearing stunning Aprés Nail designs. Scroll for breakdowns from Kim Kardashian, Gabrielle Union, Greta Lee, and America Ferrera with details from their respective nail artists.
Kim Kardashian by Kim Truong
Celebrity Manicurist Kim Truong says, “For the Academy Gala, Kim Kardashian embodied sculptural minimalism in a custom Maison Margiela Couture Spring/Summer 2025 gown — an avant-garde silhouette in nude tones that redefined modern glamour. To complement the monochromatic elegance of the look, her nails were kept sleek, elongated, and perfectly tonal.”
Get the Look:
- “I used Aprés Gel-X Neutrals in Natural Stiletto Long in the shade ‘Alex‘ to extend the nails and then custom-shaped them into a slightly softened, rounded stiletto to echo the fluidity of her gown’s draping. The neutral tone of ‘Alex’ mirrored her skin and fabric tone seamlessly, creating a barely-there manicure that felt refined yet powerful.
- To finish, I applied Aprés Non-Wipe Top Gelcoat for a glossy, sculpted sheen — no color needed.
- The result was a perfectly monochromatic moment that blurred the line between skin, fabric, and nail, letting the couture details and jeweled neckline take center stage.”
Gabrielle Union by Thuy Nguyen
Gabrielle Union’s nail look was “a soft frenchie with a touch of sparkles” by Celebrity Manicurist Thuy Nguyen. Nguyen says, “her nails were inspired by the elegance of her dress and Tiffany & Co. jewelry. We wanted to whisper a little bit of charm without taking away from the stunning jewelry worn.”
Aprés Nail Products Used:
- Light and Shadow in Maybe…
- Aprés Gel Couleur in Baby’s Breath
- Heavenly Top Gelcoat in Blessed
- Finished with Winter Returns Cuticle Serum
Greta Lee by Emi Kudo
Greta Lee’s clean and natural nail look was created by Celebrity Manicurist Emi Kudo. Kudo says, “We wanted to complement Tiffany’s square-cut diamond, so we went for a clean and natural look. A light coat of Spring Sigh was the perfect choice — a subtle, healthy pink that gives a classy and elegant finish.”
She adds, “Greta and I have been loving 90s-inspired square-off shapes lately, so of course, we followed our new favorite shape this time too.”
Get the Look:
- “We chose clean nails by using Aprés Gel Couleur in Spring Sigh. Prep the nails with filing nails into square oval, trimming cuticles and buffing to make a smooth surface.
- Wipe and cleanse to prep the nails then apply one coat of Aprés Base Gel. Cure for 30 secs.
- Apply 2 coats of Aprés Gel Couleur in Spring Sigh. Cure for 30 secs each time.
- Apply one coat of Top Gelcoat. Cure for 45 secs.
- Finish with Winter Return Cuticle Serum.”
America Ferrera by Shigeko Taylor
America Ferrera’s nude mani was created by Celebrity Manicurist Shigeko Taylor. Taylor says the vibe was a “timeless and effortless nude mani to complement her black dress.”
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