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Despite the fact that most Met Gala participants decided in 2025 to go with their nails the less IS More route (apart from a few French manicures with a turn), some stars celebrated the topic “Superfine: Tailoring the Black Style” on their hands. Snl's ego Nwodim was one of them with their unique but striking button nails.

The comedian, who was one of the Red Carpet's hosts for the night, gave her Met Gala debut in a three-part suit by Christopher John Rogers. The flawless tailoring was fully equipped because the back of the suit contained a brave detail that brought the jacket to life. Her manicure pulled directly from the outfit and reflected the eight rainbow fasteners on each of the Nwodim sleeves with the 3D buttons on the fingers. Whether you believe it or not, this is not the first time that the buttons moved to the nails of a celebrity.

In the world of nails inspires fashion. At the beginning of this year, “Denim Manicures” began with the trend, with nail art, to imitate the appearance of the popular Jean fabric. In April 2025, Doechii Knopfnägel, which were made to a performance in California. This raises the question: Are buttons this summer the hottest nail trend this summer?

If we have something to say, the answer is. According to the famous manicist Betina Goldstein, who made Nwodim's manicure for the Met Gala, real buttons were glued directly to every expansion for this look. If that doesn't write the DIY nail party, we don't know what it is doing. If you want to try it out yourself, we have the breakdown of how Goldstein is used.

“Christopher John Rodgers is known for his lively prints and colorful buttons, so I wanted Ego's nails to expand their incredible bathing suit,” says Goldstein in a press release. “I really wanted to bring in this element of work and pop it.” The basic color is the CND shellac in a black pool ($ 17) with the no-wipe+ deck coat ($ 17). So that the buttons remain secure all night, Goldstein sealed them with the CND plexigle builder (27 US dollars). If you create a gel look at home, you naturally need a gel hardening light. Goldstein used the CND -LED lamp ($ 192).

If you want an abbreviation to this look without having to buy all supplies, Goldstein recommends using stickers instead of actual buttons. However, if you have a trustworthy nail technology for the challenge, you will try this look. Maybe only byob (bring your own buttons) to the salon.