CND Nails Shine at the 2025 Oscars: Celebrity Manicures You’ll Want to Recreate

on March 2025

The Oscars 2025 Vanity Fair After Party was not only a night of stunning fashion but also a showcase of breathtaking manicures. Celebrity nail artists brought their A-game, crafting exquisite nail looks using CND products. From barely-there elegance to dazzling sparkle, these manicures prove that CND is the ultimate choice for red-carpet-ready nails.

Camila Cabello’s Classic Micro-French by Julie Kandalec

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INSPIRATION: “For Camila’s red-carpet manicure, we wanted to do a classic, elevated look with a barely-there shade and a micro-French - just like a skinny vanilla latte with just a touch of foam. CND SHELLAC Bare Chemise was perfect for the base, along with

Cream Puff for the foam tip,” states Celebrity Manicurist and Educator, Julie Kandalec (@julieknailsnyc)

LOOK BREAKDOWN

1. Apply a layer of CND SHELLAC Wear Extender Base Coat. Cure using preset button 1 in the CND LED Lamp.
2. Apply two layers of CND SHELLAC in Bare Chemise. Cure each layer using button 2S.
3. Using a detailed nail art brush, apply CND SHELLAC in Cream Puff to create the micro-French tip. Cure using button 2S.
4. Apply a layer of CND SHELLAC No-Wipe+ Top Coat to finish and cure using button 3.
5. Moisturize with CND SOLAROIL to condition nails and cuticles.

Pro Tip: Achieve this at home with CND SHELLAC in Bare Chemise and Cream Puff, topped with VINYLUX Long Wear Shine Top Coat for long-lasting wear.

Selena Gomez’s Custom Peach Champagne by Tom Bachik

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INSPIRATION: “We kept Selena’s natural nails an elegant medium length and perfected her classic almond shape. Sel and I worked together to create a custom peach champagne nail shade for tonight using CND shades to create a peachy pink golden iridescent sparkle to play off the gems and texture in her Ralph Lauren gown. To achieve this, we used a thin coat of CND SHELLACTM in Rule Breaker layered with Silk Thread from CND’s latest collection Quite Luxury. Sel loved how it turned out!” states celebrity nail artist Tom Bachik.

LOOK BREAKDOWN

1. Apply a layer of CND SHELLAC Wear Extender Base Coat. Cure using preset button 1 in the CND LED Lamp.
2. Apply a layer of CND SHELLAC in Rule Breaker. Cure using button 2S.
3. Apply a layer of CND SHELLAC in Silk Threads. Cure using button 2S.
4. Finish with a layer of CND SHELLAC No-Wipe+ Top Coat and cure using button 3.
5. Moisturize with CND SOLAR OIL to condition nails and cuticles.

Pro Tip: Recreate the magic with CND VINYLUX in Rule Breaker and Grapefruit Sparkle, finished with the VINYLUX Long Wear Shine Top Coat.

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez’s Rock Candy Glam by Julie Kandalec

@julieknailsnyc

INSPIRATION: “For Michaela’s manicure, I wanted to create a look that was going to sparkle like crazy on the carpet and compliment both of her metallic gowns. We designed her manicure together to create a rock candy look, with transparent-backed aurora borealis crystals, using CND SHELLAC in Romantique and CND OVER THE TOP EFFECTS in Off The Chain,” states Celebrity Manicurist and Educator, Julie Kandalec (@julieknailsnyc)

LOOK BREAKDOWN

1. Apply a layer of CND SHELLAC Wear Extender Base Coat. Cure using preset button 1 in the CND LED Lamp.
2. Apply two layers of CND SHELLAC in Romantique. Cure each layer using button 2S.
3. Apply a layer of CND SHELLAC No-Wipe+ Top Coat and cure on button 3.
4. Burnish CND Over the Top Effects in Off The Chain onto the nail to create a high-sheened gloss effect.
5. Apply a layer of CND SHELLAC No-Wipe+ Top Coat and cure on button 3.
6. Using CND PLEXIGEL Builder attach small white and pink crystal clusters to the nails and cure using preset button 2B.
7. Moisturize with CND SOLAR OIL to condition nails and cuticles.

Pro Tip: Achieve this sparkling masterpiece at home using CND VINYLUX in Romantique and Grapefruit Sparkle, topped with VINYLUX Long Wear Shine Top Coat.

Why CND Nails Stole the Show

CND continues to dominate the beauty industry with its innovative formulas and high-performance finishes. Whether you’re aiming for an elegant micro-French, a custom iridescent blend, or a glitzy crystal masterpiece, CND has the perfect products to bring your nail vision to life. These celebrity-inspired manicures prove that when it comes to timeless, glamorous nails, CND is the go-to brand.

Which Oscars 2025 nail look is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!

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