The 2025 Golden Globes had a tantalizing mix of nail moments on the red carpet. Classic looks dominated the evening with stars looking natural in milky pinks and French tips. But amid that understated elegance, several stunners broke the mold with chrome finishes, unusual accents, and 3D art that turned heads. All in all, while many manicures showed off sophistication, others showcased creative artistry. Not surprising as nail design is the perfect finishing touch to any awards show ensemble!
Aprés Nail Swept the Red Carpet
NewBeauty reported that several celebrities at the awards had an unusual thing in common. No, it wasn’t their award-winning roles. It was their nail polish brand! From soft gel tips to the shiny finish, they were wearing Aprés, a company that markets to pros and enthusiasts alike. Shop for the Aprés nail products you love in our store and take advantage of excellent discounts plus free gifts.
Jennifer Coolidge
Artist Temeka Jackson went the extra mile on Jennifer Coolidge’s nail look for the Golden Globes 2025. She started with Aprés Gel-X stiletto tips and coated them with layers of Spring Sigh and Pink Clouds Gel Couleurs. The blend created a beautiful soft ombre made even more remarkable by the gold chrome outlines around the cuticles. The final step was the glossy top coat. The result was luxurious, feminine, and powerful.
Apres - Gel-X - Natural Stiletto (PCS)
Apres Gel Polish - N05 Spring Sigh
Apres Gel 508 Pink Clouds
Chrome Nail Powder
Apres - Non-Wipe Glossy Top Gel Coat 0.5 oz
Selena Gomez
Can you guess who did the Golden Globes set for Selena Gomez? That’s right, it was her go-to manicurist, Tom Bachik. The rounded French tips were the ideal throwback manicure for her Audrey Hepburn look. No, he didn’t apply Aprés polish, but another brand he’s known for using. To make the tips a little less stark white, he finished with a milky pink topcoat to soften the color.
What Are the Golden Globes?
Unlike the Oscars and the Emmys, the Golden Globes are presented by representatives from foreign media organizations outside the United States. Specifically, it’s the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The tradition started in 1944, and occasional controversy notwithstanding, the words are considered to be a preview of what the Oscars will bring.
Who Else Wore Subtle Nail Looks at the 2025 Golden Globes?
Sometimes, there just aren’t good close-ups of celebrities’ hands and spectacular manicures don’t get the attention they deserve. However, we have it on good authority that those who observed these fingertips found them to be quite alluring.
For instance, Kate Hudson wore pastel pink nails with metallic sequin accents thanks to her artist, Brittney Boyce.
Next, Anya Taylor-Joy had sheer pink nails that matched her satin gown, courtesy of artist Kim Truong. Zendaya also had glossy, sheer pink nails that made her engagement ring shine all the brighter.
Meanwhile, Emma Stone had both her fingernails and toenails cared for by Emi Kudo. Her hands had a “barely there” fresh and clean look thanks to Aprés For Once and Baby’s Breath, while her toes were a little spicier with Vampire Drunk.
Finally, Naomi Watts’ artist, Sarah Chue, created a milky look with Aprés Light & Shadow on square nails.
Mindy Kaling’s Gold Tips
Zola Ganzorigt hit it out of the park with this look that perfectly suits Mindy Kaling’s stunning dress. The neutral base color with a chrome sheen is so close to her natural skin tone that it makes the gold tips downright jaw-dropping.
Cara Delevingne
Speaking of chrome, glazed nails are still very much in style. Zola Ganzorigt also masterminded this iridescent mani to match Cara Delevingne’s mermaid-like gown.
Cynthia Erivo
Perhaps the youngest nail artist to have their work on display at the Golden Globes was Mycah Dior. She’s done other spectacular sets for Cynthia Erivo and this one was no exception. It’s multicolor, including green for Elphaba in Wicked, marbled, and textured with gems and metallic accents. You might not know this, but the actor loves to collaborate on her own nail looks and also shops for charms and stones to add to them.
Zoe Saldana
What pairs well with a shimmery black dress? Well, almost anything! But Zoe Saldana let her gown and her first ever Golden Globe award steal the spotlight instead of her nails. They were short, square, sleek, and black. In other words, once the show is over, she can happily keep the look for coffee with friends.
Lavis Gel Polish Super Black - 0.5 oz
Ayo Edebiri
We’re guessing that the same folks who struggle to appreciate abstract art at the museum are going to pooh-pooh Ayo Edebiri’s sparkly, swirly nails at the Golden Globes. Isn’t it fun how the artist Eri Ishizu gave each finger an exclusive design with metallics? FYI, she used Aprés Gel Couleurs like First Glance, Cote D’Azur, Caramel or Caramel, and Winter Aurora.
Apres Gel Polish - J02 Cote D'Azur
Apres Gel Polish - G11 Winter Aurora
Quinta Brunson
Do you see a similarity between this actor’s and another’s nails? Scroll up to the top and compare. You guessed it –Temeka Jackson designed them. Both use Aprés soft gel tips, but here, she filed the stilettos to sharp points. Then she applied Overdone followed by a translucent layer of cat eye gel polish.
Viola Davis
We want to show you Heidi Klum’s red nails that clashed ever so perfectly and gracefully with her sea-green gown, but there wasn’t a good close-ups and she wasn’t the only one wearing green! Nail artist Julie Kandalec created a custom deep forest blend specifically for Viola Davis. She combined Aprés Aloe You Vera Much with Birnam Wood, followed by Renewal sheer gel for a mirror finish.
Apres Gel Polish - 348 Aloe You Vera Much
Apres Gel Polish - 344 Birnam Wood
Apres Gel 710 Renewal
Conclusion
Why do we obsess over nail moments from the Golden Globes? Is it for nail inspiration or to spy on upcoming trends? Maybe it’s to see what celebrity manicurists are creating for the stars. Whatever reason you visited us today, we’re glad you came! You’re invited to explore the top nail brands and trendiest colors in our store, plus get free gifts and free shipping to sweeten every shopping trip!