Sha’Carri Richardson’s Show-Stopping Met Gala Nails
Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson brought unapologetic glamour to the 2025 Met Gala, commanding attention with a head-to-toe look that embodied this year’s theme: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” Inspired by Monica L. Miller’s influential book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, the official dress code—“Tailored for You”—encouraged personal expression through refined style.
Never one to play it safe, Richardson embraced the theme in a custom-designed ensemble by Valentino’s Alessandro Michele, blending high fashion with her signature boldness. From her electrifying fashion choices to her striking beauty looks, every detail delivered maximum impact—and her nails were no exception.
Celebrity nail artist Angie Aguirre crafted a vibrant, spring-inspired manicure using shades from OPI’s latest collection, OPI’m Dreaming. The set featured playful pops of color with hues like OPI Grape Escape, OPI Keep It Surreal, and OPI AppointMINT Confirmed!, bringing Sha’Carri’s radiant energy to her fingertips.
Want to recreate Sha’Carri’s statement nails? See the full breakdown of Angie’s technique inside…
STEP 1: Apply GELevate™ Soft Gel Tips then shape and file into desired length and taper as needed
STEP 2: Apply one coat of OPI GelColor Super Base Base Coat and cure for 60 seconds
- For Nail Lacquer version use OPI Natural Nail Base Coat
STEP 3: Apply one coat of OPI’m Dreaming GelColor in Grape Escape
- For Nail Lacquer version use OPI in Grape Escape
STEP 4: Apply one coat of OPI’m Dreaming GelColor in Keep It Surreal
- For Nail Lacquer version use OPI in Keep It Surreal
STEP 5: Apply one coat of OPI’m Dreaming GelColor in AppointMINT Confirmed
- For Nail Lacquer version use OPI in AppointMINT Confirmed
STEP 6: Using nail glue, apply dry flowers and flash cure
STEP 7: Finish with one coat of OPI GelColor Super Gloss No Wipe Top Coat
- For Nail Lacquer version use OPI Top Coat
