In beauty, we're seeing the trend shift away from over-the-top statement manicures to minimalist nails [1], and the 2022 Venice Film Festival [2] is proof of that. As the stars arrived on the red carpet in elaborate ensembles and their hair styled to the nines, we couldn't help but notice a theme among many of the manicures. Subtle yet classic supermodel nails [3] were the look of choice for a handful of A-lister attendees.
Everyone from Alessandra Ambrosio to Tessa Thompson and Jodie Turner-Smith had on the supermodel nail trend. The manicure is characterized by its neutral nail polish colour in various pink, white, and beige hues [4]. It also features clean nail beds and traditionally, zero nail-art designs. The barely-there shade makes the nails look like an extension of your fingers, elongating the hands. While some stars went with a classic supermodel nail with a sheer wash of colour, others opted for a touch of milkiness to their colour, combining the supermodel trend with another standout manicure, milk-bath nails [5].
In general, understated and delicate manicures have increased in popularity in recent months. It started with the resurgence of milk-bath nails, then came supermodel nails, and then, thanks to Hailey Bieber, glazed-doughnut nails [6] entered the chat.
Other standout beauty looks from the 2022 Venice Film Festival so far include Barbara Palvin's structural updo hairstyle [7] that appeared to defy gravity and Thompson's chocker hair tie moment. Ahead, take a look at the best supermodel nails from the festival so far.