8 best nail designs and colours from the 2025 Oscars

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When it comes to any celebrity red carpet, what draws people's attention (read: critique) is the fashion looks, closely followed by hair and makeup. However, IMO, one beauty aspect that goes unappreciated – time and time again – is the nails. I mean, hello, crazy funky manicures! In my beauty world, no stone goes unturned.

The 2025 Oscars was no exception and our favourite celebrities turned it out for film's biggest night. From Cynthia Erivo's XXL crystal adorned talons to Lupita Nyong’o's understated pearl tips, I've rounded up eight of the best nail looks from the night, meaning you've plenty of A-list-approved inspo to take to your next salon appointment. You and your pretty mani can thank me later.


Cynthia Erivo's gem-adorned talons

cynthia erivo at the 2025 vanity fair oscar party hosted by radhika jones held at wallis annenberg center for the performing arts on march 02, 2025 in beverly hills, california. (photo by christopher polk/variety via getty images)
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Selena Gomez's peach champagne manicure

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Halle Berry soft metallic ombré nails

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Lupita Nyong’o's pearl tips

hollywood, california march 02: lupita nyongo attends the 97th annual oscars at dolby theatre on march 02, 2025 in hollywood, california. (photo by kevin mazur/kevin mazur/getty images)
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Lisa's (Blackpink) two-tone coffin nails

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Hannah Stocking's red cat eye mani

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Heidi Klum's XL claws

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Gal Gadot's classic nude nails

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