When you’re in want of some recent, enjoyable nail artwork inspiration, look no additional than Taraji P. Henson‘s newest set. The Golden Globe-winning actor’s 2025 BET Awards manicure integrated a few of our favourite summer time nail traits, and it is simply the factor to chill off a scorching summer time day—or flip up the warmth on a easy milky manicure.
You will have missed Henson’s nails on the ceremony, as she appeared onstage floating 20 ft up within the air, clutching a flaming bouquet of roses and delivering a monologue earlier than Teyana Taylor’s efficiency. Tucked into that bouquet was her manicure, a pearly white delight painted with icy metallic silver swirls. Fortunately, we have a close-up shot of the set so you may pore over each attractive, intricate element.
Temeka Jackson
Henson’s nails have been created by her longtime nail artist, Temeka Jackson, who additionally works with Jennifer Hudson, Quinta Brunson, and Saweetie. Jackson described the textured, 3D look as a “nail slay: a crisp, sheer white base with metallic silver chrome detailing—the final word show-stopping end.” Henson’s lengthy, stiletto-shaped nails have been a pearly white coloration with slim silver swirls drawn throughout the every nail in various lengths and and patterns.
Jackson used Après Nail merchandise to create the look, together with the model’s Gel-X Ideas, which she prepped and painted with the ballet pink shade Spring Sigh. After curing every coat below an LED nail lamp, she utilized a matte topcoat and let that treatment below the sunshine. Jackson used a nice liner brush and 4D gel polish to create the silver swirls, then topped the swirls with silver chrome pigment. As soon as the nails have been set, she utilized Après Nail’s Non-Wipe Shiny Topcoat over all the nail and cured the set for a last 60 seconds to lock every part in place for the night.
