“One Battle After Another” star Teyana Taylor is winning at every red carpet appearance she makes this award season. Take the 2026 Actor Awards, with her molten metallic manicure created by celebrity manicurist Sarah Chue, the perfect extension of her custom Thom Browne gown.
Chue tells The Tease, “Tying it all in, we went for a look that blends beautifully to the main colors in her dress. Original, stylish, and luminous — it blends to stand out!” Read on to see how she created this set, featuring the exact Après Nail products she used.
Get the Look:
- Fill nails with Aprés Soft Gel Builder in a Bottle, and file into an almond shape.
- Apply 2x coats of Aprés Light & Shadow Sheer Gel Couleur in Dear Diary to create a warm base.
- Apply 1x coat of Aprés Shimmer Cat Eye Astral Gel Couleur in Temperance to the tip of nail. Ombre the gel from the tip towards the cuticle using Aprés Ombre Brush. Using a magnet, create the reflective cat eye to the desired tip area. Cure. Repeat once more to have more cat-eye depth.
- Using Aprés Artiste Gel in Metallic Gold and Aprés Long Liner Brush, create lines of gold along the french line of the nail to give a touch of opulence.
- Finish with Aprés Non-Wipe Glossy Top Gelcoat.
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