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SEARCHLucy Boynton, Choe Grace Moretz, Jessica Chastain and Joe Jonas all received the special attentions and talents of manicurist Julie Kandalec for the Met Gala. She added the finishing touch to their "Gilded Age" glam.
Oscar award-winning American actress, Jessica Chastainis exclusively wearing Gucci. To perfectly match Jessica’s Gucci ruby sequin gown, Julie layered two shades of vernis: First, two coats of Crystal Black, Vernis à Ongles Nail Polish. Followed by one coat of Goldie Red, Vernis à Ongles Nail Polish. Layering shades give even more options and flexibility to the Vernis collection.
photo credit: Julie Kandalec
British-American actress, Lucy Boyntonis wearing Chanel. Her manicure features 3 coats of Ballerina LE VERNIS, plus individually placed clear and aurora borealis (opalescent) crystals. They’re focused more on the tips of her nails - as if she dipped her fingers in the dress.
Light and twinkling for Lucy Boynton
Julie Kandalec
Bedazzled for Boynton
Julie Kandalec
photo credit: Julie Kandalec
Actress Chloë Grace Moretzalso went with a Chanel LE VERNIS shade, this time in Blanc White.
Demure and dainty for Chloe Grace Moretz
Julie Kandalec
photo credit: Julie Kandalec
Joe Jonas wearing a “gilded” manicure featuring OPI Professional, lacquer featuring OPI Nature Strong Get the look, using all OPI.
Strong graphic for Joe Jonas
Julie Kandalec
photo credit: Julie Kandalec
Kandelec created a two-shade nail look with gilded chrome accents for Joe using OPI complementing his edgy attire.
STEP 1: Start by prepping the nails.
STEP 2: Apply two coats of OPI Nature Strong in “Onyx Skies.”
STEP 3: Paint on one layer of OPI Matte Top Coat.
STEP 4: Using OPI Chrome Effect in “Gold Digger,” painting abstract shapes onto the nails.
STEP 5: Finally, apply one layer of OPI Chrome Effects Top Coat.
Originally posted on Nails Magazine
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