Naked Nails Were Everywhere at the 2025 Emmys

Television’s biggest night delivered plenty of memorable moments and some major beauty inspiration. The 77th annual Emmy Awards took place on Sunday, Sept. 14, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, and one look was on everybody’s fingertips: naked nails.

It’s no surprise this was the manicure of choice for TV’s biggest night. Naked nails photograph beautifully under the bright red carpet lights, make fingers look longer, and let the rest of the glam — from glowing skin to couture gowns — take center stage. This year’s red carpet leaned into understated beauty, and naked nails were the perfect detail to match the softer, more minimal vibe.

“People have grown an appreciation for natural nails, the equivalent to the no-makeup look,” Tenoverten co-founder Nadine Abramcyk told Popsugar. True to that sentiment, celebrities skipped bold colors and intricate nail art this year in favor of short, healthy-looking nails with a glossy topcoat or a sheer wash of pink. The effect was clean, minimal, and effortlessly chic.

The best part? Copying the look couldn’t be easier. All you really need is a nail buffer, cuticle oil, and a sheer polish (or just a high-shine topcoat if you want to go totally bare). Try Salon Effects Pro Nail Buffer ($5) for a natural glow, use Seche’s Crystal Clear Base Coat ($9) to strengthen nails, and condition daily with CND’s Solar Oil Nail and Cuticle Conditioner ($11) or RescueRXx Daily Keratin Treatment ($22) for healthy growth. For color, swipe on a sheer neutral like Olive & June’s Gel Polish in The Queen Takes Her Tea With Milk ($15) or Essie’s Jelly Gloss Nail Polish in Charm to Stable ($13) for a glossy, barely-there finish. It’s a quick, low-maintenance mani that looks polished for every occasion — no celebrity nail artist required.

Ahead, see every celebrity who wore the trend at the 2025 Emmys.