What Are the Most Grid-Worthy Nails at the Met Gala 2023?

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Nails.co.uk has analyzed 25 popular nail looks from the Met Gala 2023, by uncovering the number of posts each nail trend has received under the relevant hashtag on Instagram to uncover the most grid-worthy looks.
Nails.co.uk has analyzed 25 popular nail looks from the Met Gala 2023, by uncovering the number of posts each nail trend has received under the relevant hashtag on Instagram to uncover the most grid-worthy looks.
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The stars dazzled on the Met Gala red carpet, sporting all different types of nail looks and showing of their takes of the latest nail trends. 

Nails.co.uk has analyzed 25 popular nail looks from the Met Gala 2023, by uncovering the number of posts each nail trend has received under the relevant hashtag on Instagram to uncover the most grid-worthy looks.

Here's what they found: 

Lil Nas X had the most Instagrammable nails at the Met Gala 2023. Because 3D nails aren’t a simple DIY manicure, it is understandable that this type of look is one many photograph and rush to post on the gram. Lil Nas X's nails for the night were created by manicurist Temeka Jackson

Pearl nails were also on theme and a popular look for the night. Lizzo wore another 3D look: pearls. Her look was a simple black mani with 3D pearls to finish. 

"Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty" was the theme at the Met Gala this year, and Lagerfeld was known for using black and white, layered pearls and chains, making this nail look very on theme. Anok Yai wore black metallic nails underneath sheer black gloves, making even her hands as attention-grabbing as everything else she wore.Anok Yai wore black metallic nails underneath sheer black gloves, making even her hands as attention-grabbing as everything else she wore.Courtesy of @themetgalaofficial

Anok Yai’s nails also stole the show at the Met Gala, alongside her gorgeous outfit. Anok Yai has received of positive feedback on social media for her look worn to the Met Gala this year. This is likely because every detail was considered, all the way down to her nails. Yai wore black metallic nails underneath sheer black gloves, making even her hands as attention-grabbing as everything else she wore.

You can see a list of the top ten most grid-worthy nail looks from the Met Gala 2023 below: 

  1. Lil Nas X's #3Dnails: 693,846 posts
  2. Lizzo's #pearlnails: 133,831 posts
  3. Anok Yai's #metallicnails: 113,914 posts
  4. Naomi Campbell's #babypinknails: 102,728 posts
  5. Emily Ratajkowski's #blackfrenchnails: 98,520 posts 
  6. Madelyn Cline's #glazeddonutnails: 40,544 posts 
  7. Rita Ora's #jewelrynails: 25,522 posts 
  8. Kylie Jenner's #classicrednails: 13,305 posts 
  9. Michaela Coel's #bronzenails: 12,267 posts
  10. Vanessa Hudgens' #blackwhitenails: 8,320 posts
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