The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards aired this Sunday, 9/14, and celebrities showed up and out on the red carpet. Across the board, nails kept it simple this year, with more than a few celebs leaning to subtle manicures to perfect their looks.
It’s no surprise that Apres Nail, the pioneer in soft gel nail extension technology and creator of Gel-X®, was found at the scene of so many of these minimalist masterpieces.
Check out the classic but showstopping manicures these celebrity manicurists created to complement our fave celebrities’ red carpet looks.
Sarah Chue Goes Simple But Effective For Aimee Lou Wood and Leslie Bibb
Celebrity manicurist Sarah Chue’s (@chuenails) elegant red manicure on Aimee Lou Wood stands out without stealing the show.
“We used this beautiful, lush red not only to complement the detailing of her dress but also to add a pop of vibrancy that ties the whole look together without overpowering.” – Celebrity Manicurist Sarah Chue
Chue also crafted Leslie Bibb’s simple manicure!
‘Rosy Soap’ by Emi Kudo on Chloë Sevigny
Celebrity manicurist Emi Kudo’s (@nailsbyemikudo) “Rosy Soap” nails on Chloë Sevigny, which beautifully finished the celebrity’s stunning red carpet look.
Shigeko Taylor Nails the Nude for Uzo Adubo
Celebrity Manicurist Shigeko Taylor (@nailsbyshige) created this clean, simple nude manicure for Uzo Adubo.
“We chose a clean and simple mani to complement her beautiful gown.” – Celebrity Manicurist Shigeko Taylor
‘Champagne Glow’ by Kim Truong
Celebrity manicurist Kim Truong’s (@kimkimnails) ‘Champagne glow’ manicure on Cristin Milioti was one of the few manicures we saw that opted for a bit of length, and it absolutely works.
“To complement Cristin’s red carpet elegance and after-party style, her nails were kept effortlessly chic with a natural champagne glow – sophisticated, minimal, and perfectly glass-like.” – Celebrity Manicurist Kim Truong
‘Barely There’ Manicure by Alex Jachno on Gwendoline Christie
Gwendoline Christie’s ‘barely there’ manicure was created by Celebrity Manicurist Alex Jachno (@ajax_jachno).
Queenie Nguyen Serves Subtle but Chic Manicure for Kristen Bell
Celebrity Manicurist Queenie Nguyen (nailartbyqueenie) created this subtle manicure for Kristen Bell.
“To complement her stunning shimmering dress that has a slight mauve color undertones for The Emmy, I combined 2 different shades from Aprés Light & Shadow Collection.” – Celebrity Manicurist Queenie Nguyen
‘Glossy Glow Up’ by Elle Gerstein for Michelle Williams
Celebrity Manicurist Elle Gerstein’s (@enamelle) “glossy glow up’ manicure on Michelle Williams.
“Nailing a glow-up nude manicure that surely whispered luxury. Think sheer luminosity, a clean cuticle line, for that perfect “lit-from-within” shine. This isn’t just a nude nail, it’s the red carpet definition of effortless glamour.” – Celebrity Manicurist Elle Gerstein
Sheer and Chic by Stephanie Stone for Michelle Monaghan and Ruth Negga
Celebrity Manicurist Stephanie Stone (@stephstonenails)sheer manicure on Michelle Monaghan
Stone also created this chic, minimalist manicure for Ruth Negga