And the most popular nail color on the 2026 Oscars red carpet is… no color. Last night, the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood traditionally became a concentrate of the main fashion and beauty trends of the season. And, of course, this applies not only to dresses or makeup, but also to manicures.
What manicure color became the main one at the Oscars 2026 ceremony?
Just a few weeks ago, the red carpet of the 2026 Goya Awards was dominated by extremely dark and shiny manicures. Today, at the 2026 Oscars, the trend was exactly the opposite. The most frequently repeated “color” of manicure at the main film event of the year was actually its absence.
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The main manicure color at the Oscars 2026 ceremony
It's not quite a transparent gloss, but it's not a classic nude either. The main non-color of the evening is a delicate glossy finish with a barely noticeable veil of a shade as close as possible to the natural base of the nail. As for the length – as in recent months, the favorite remains a short, perfectly filed manicure.
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“I always say that true elegance is in the finish. Just as in makeup I advise you to blend textures well and not overload the skin, in manicure I recommend avoiding excessive decoration. Short square-shaped nails with soft edges (the so-called squoval) and flawless polish are much more elegant than any complex design,” explains professional makeup artist and expert in anti-aging techniques Ana Martin.
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The 2026 Oscars only confirm the trend: this spring, the most fashionable is the natural shade of nails.
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Based on material from: Vogue.es