Gigi Hadid’s pearly manicure at the Met Gala can be reproduced at home with 4 Manucurist polishes

Gigi Hadid’s pearly manicure at the Met Gala was a real eye-catcher, and for good reason: this look perfectly embodies the soft shimmer trend, the discreet pearl shine that enhances natural nails without ever becoming ostentatious. Good news for those looking for inspiration: the look is surprisingly easy to reproduce at home, with the right products.

A manicure designed as the final detail of a couture look

To accompany the subtle shimmer of her Miu Miu dress, Gigi Hadid chose minimalist nails that enhanced their natural look. Nail artist Mei Kawajiri, known by her pseudonym @nailsbymei, worked with a light overlay of translucent hues and delicate reflections. The result? Healthy, luminous and subtly iridescent nails, with a pearly twist that catches the light without ever being flashy.

This type of manicure is based on a logic of controlled layering. Rather than seeking a strong color, we play with successive veils that add up to create depth. This is precisely what makes this look as elegant on the red carpet as it is in everyday wear.

A discreet but ultra-mastered beauty, designed as the final detail of a couture look.

Clean formulas, without UV lamps

Mei Kawajiri has revealed the exact references of the polishes used to create this manicure: all belong to the French brand Manucurist, renowned for its clean formulas. The brand’s Green line offers classic vegan, bio-based, air-drying nail polishes with an ultra-shiny finish. There’s no need for UV lamps or special technical gestures to achieve a polished result.

In concrete terms, this range is aimed at those looking for a quality manicure that’s easy to perform at home, without the need to invest in professional equipment. The formulas dry naturally and adapt to all nail lengths.

How to reproduce this manicure step by step

The success of this look depends on rigorous preparation. Before even opening a bottle of nail polish, the nails must be lightly filed and the cuticles pushed back to obtain a clean, uniform surface. This preliminary gesture conditions the final look and hold.

Next comes a coat of Base Coat Green, €12, which protects the nail and smoothes its surface. This step ensures better adhesion of subsequent coats and prolongs the life of the manicure.

The base color is provided by a coat of Milky Pink varnish, €14: a subtle milky pink that creates a fresh, natural nude effect. Applied in this way, it gives nails a healthy, rested look, without any apparent artifice.

• File nails and push back cuticles to prepare the surface
• Apply a coat of Base Coat Green (€12) to protect and smooth the nail
• Apply a coat of Milky Pink varnish (€14) for a milky nude effect
• Overlay a coat of Moon varnish (€14) for a pearly veil and pearlescent glow.
• Seal with a coat of Sunshine Top Coat (€15) for an ultra-shiny finish

The signature touch: Moon varnish

The heart of this pearly manicure is Moon varnish, priced at €14. Applied in a single coat over Milky Pink, it deposits a delicate iridescent veil that gives the luminous pearl glow so characteristic of Gigi Hadid’s look. The effect is subtle: the mother-of-pearl captures the light naturally, without ever saturating the nail.

What’s more, this overlay remains very light on the nail. The transparency of the two shades combined preserves the desired natural look, while adding that touch of sophistication typical of soft shimmer.

Products to adopt this look at home

To seal the ensemble, a coat of Sunshine Top Coat, €15, completes the manicure. This finishing varnish provides an ultra-shiny, clean and sophisticated finish, intensifying the pearly shine of the previous coats while protecting the color.

All in all, the four Manucurist products enable you to faithfully recreate the Met Gala look at home. The Green line remains affordable and requires no special equipment: no lamp, no professional accessory. The manicure dries in the open air, just like a classic varnish.

What’s more, these pearly, minimalist nails work just as well for a special occasion as they do for everyday wear. The chosen palette – milky nude enhanced by an iridescent veil – works with virtually any dress style and skin tone. It’s precisely this versatility that makes it one of the most sought-after nail looks of the moment.

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