Saturday (11/02/23) saw the 43rd BRIT Awards take place in London’s O2 Arena, with big names in the music business coming together to celebrate UK music talent.
On the red carpet, celebrities showcased striking outfits – with show-stopping nail shades and art to suit.
Check out our pick of nail styles from the event…
Harry Styles
Winner of the most awards, Harry Styles, enlisted the help of Jenny Longworth for his BRITs nail look. The nail stylist created a glossy, pale lavender design, which stood out against the singer’s dark fashion choices, as he accepted each of the four BRIT Awards he was nominated for.
Courtesy of @jennynails
Lizzo
Lizzo’s go-to nail tech, Eri Ishizu, was on hand to deliver a pink-toned French manicure for the US musician. The nail artist used Essie Gel Couture nail polish shades, revealing on Instagram that she applied one coat of Last Nightie, two coats of Bodice Goddess, before creating the French tips with two coats of Matter of Fiction and the ombré on the tips using Bodice Goddess. To finish, Essie Gel Couture Top Coat was applied.
Courtesy of @eriishizu
Leigh-Anne Pinnock
Celebrity nail stylist & Magpie Beauty brand ambassador, Stephanie Staunton, was in charge of Little Mix singer, Leigh-Anne Pinnock’s nails for the awards. On Instagram, she explained how she used Magpie Beauty’s Get a Grip rubber base in Peach and Velvet Top matte top coat. The look was finished with gold gel paint, dry brushed on using an ombré brush.
Courtesy of @stephie_nails
Shania Twain
Despite the name of Canadian singer-songwriter, Shania Twain’s best-selling hit, her nails did impress us much at the BRITs, thanks to celebrity manicurist, Lucy Tucker. She created yellow press-on nails featuring gold foil, to complement Twain’s Saint Laurent dress, as well a silver glitter gel pedicure to match her jewellery.
Courtesy of @lucytuckernails
Courtesy of @lucytuckernails
Rina Sawayama
Nominee for Best New Artist, Rina Sawayama, showcased deep red enhancements, featuring a black middle ombré, to match her burgundy, hooded dress. The nail style came courtesy of celebrity nail artist, Angel My Linh of @angelsnailz.
Courtesy of @monaleannemakeup
Mimi Webb
Fellow Best New Artist nominee, Mimi Webb, turned to manicurist to the stars, Michelle Humphrey, for her BRITs nail style. She created trending style, chrome nails, in a light pink hue.
Courtesy of @nailsbymh
Maya Jama
TV presenter & DJ, Maya Jama, could be seen sporting black French tips by Karen Tatiana of @karentatiana._, who has previously tended to the nails of the celeb.
Courtesy of @mayajama