How-To: Jessica Chastain's Met Gala Nails

Celebrity manicurist and educator Julie Kandalec created Jessica Chastain's nails for the Met Gala using products from The GelBottle.
Celebrity manicurist and educator Julie Kandalec created Jessica Chastain's nails for the Met Gala using products from The GelBottle.
Courtesy of Julie Kandalec (@julieknailsnyc)

Jessica Chastain wore Gucci to the 2023 Met Gala. Through her Gucci gloves, she had nails that shined. 

Celebrity manicurist and educator Julie Kandalec (@julieknailsnyc) created Chastain's nail look for the night using products from The GelBottle

Chastain gave Kandalec creative control with the direction to create a nail look that “shined through the gloves." 

If you want to recreate this look for your clients, look no further. Kandalec shares how she created Chastain's nail look for the night below. 

How-To: 

  1. Apply The GelBottle BIAB #019 Cover Builder Nude as the base coat. 
  2. Apply The GelBottle Apple Blossom. For a lacquer version, use Peacci in the same color, “Apple Blossom.”
  3. Use The GelBottle Extreme Shine Top Coat
  4. Apply Preciosa Crystals in colors “Crystal” and “Crystal AB." 
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