I’ll by no means, ever develop bored with Keke Palmer‘s manicures—or her outfits, hair, and make-up for that matter. Simply this yr (sure, 2025, which we aren’t even 1 / 4 of the best way completed with) we have seen her exhibit an emerald chrome design, a shiny sweet apple shade, and inexperienced French suggestions. Now, she’s going again to the fundamentals with a traditional white-tipped French design… whereas nonetheless managing to maintain it completely Keke.
Keke Palmer’s Studded and Glazed French Manicure
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The work of her go-to manicurist, Christina Duong (“Oh the appears to be like we have executed these previous months are simply my absolute favorites from SNL fiftieth, to NYFW, and the purple carpets for Vanities, Essence, and NAACP,” the artist tells Byrdie—furthering my earlier level), every of Palmer’s nails was filed right into a rounded almond form earlier than that traditional white tip was painted on.
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Then, the enjoyable began—this was the Vainness Honest Oscars Get together, in spite of everything! A chrome powder was expertly buffed on to supply a Hailey Bieber-worthy glazed end and every nail was studded with three tiny rhinestones.
Keke Palmer’s Matching Outfit
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What do you pair with a studded, glazed French manicure? Archival Versace circa 2004, after all. Molly Dickson styled the actress in a sheer white robe with a mesh, crystal-studded bodice whereas hairstylist Ashanti Lation slicked her locks again in a decent ballerina bun.
In an Instagram submit exhibiting off the total look, Palmer penned the sweetest caption to indicate her gratitude for her profession.
“I’m reflecting on myself greatest I can as an outsider virtually watching my life and I feel the decision is that I’m having enjoyable, I’m really residing,” she stated.
As an outsider myself, I wholeheartedly agree; these manis simply give it away! I am additionally so, so comfortable to know it is the reality.