When Dua Lipa married Callum Turner in a small, intimate ceremony at a London town hall, the pop star wore a sculptural Schiaparelli skirt suit and an elegant, wide-brimmed hat by Stephen Jones. Her hands—and especially her manicure—were hidden under matching white gloves. It was sophisticated and chic, but we were curious to see what bridal nails a pop star known for intricate designs would choose.
Next, Lipa and Turner flew to Palermo, Sicily, for a three-day celebration. Photos showed them welcoming guests at a glamorous party. The bride wore a leather Bottega Veneta dress in the brand’s signature woven pattern, with a mermaid-style skirt made of white ostrich feathers. With so much going on—and after zooming in closely on the paparazzi photos—it looked like Lipa had gone for a more understated nail: glossy and nude.
Now, in photos by David Sims that the singer shared on her Instagram today (June 20), we get a much better look at her wedding nails. They were mid-length, a tasteful almond shape, and painted a pale rose pink with a delicate shine. Given how much texture and exquisite detail featured in all three of her bridal looks—especially her feathery, crystal-studded Chanel haute couture gown—it makes sense that Lipa would choose such a classic, refined nail.
Photo: David Sims
Her manicure was done by her longtime go-to, Michelle Humphrey. (You’ll often find her working with Sienna Spiro and Simone Ashley, among others.) She’s also behind all of Dua Lipa’s best manicures: a crystal floral set, a fun twist on the French, polka dots, and animal prints to match her vacation wardrobe.
A glossy nude-pink nail proves itself, again and again, to be a timeless choice for a wedding day, and a popular one among celebrity brides. Nail artist Tom Bachik, for example, created a super-soft pink manicure for Selena Gomez’s big day, which he called “angel nails.” It’s important to think of them as an extension of your personal style. As manicurist Steph Stone once told Vogue: “My biggest recommendation to brides and grooms when doing their nails is to choose a look that captures their style while also staying timeless… You never want to look at your wedding photos and think, ‘Why did I follow this trend that ended a few months later?'”
Still, the nude, almost no-mani manicure is having its moment right now, as seen on celebrity brides-to-be like Miley Cyrus. There’s also been a comeback of all things pink, from rosewater nails to soft chrome and a blurred French.
As for the rest of Lipa’s main wedding day look? Makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes played up the pop star’s tanned, glowing complexion with a soft, warm contour, red-pink blush, and subtle cool-toned eye sparkle to match her dazzling dress. Her lips were glossy, brick-red, and precisely lined with Hughes’s skilled hand. Hair, by Peter Lux, was voluminous at the crown, pulled back from her face with her Chanel headpiece, and cascaded down her back.
Congratulations once again to Mr. and Mrs. Lipa—and the whole Lipa glam team!
Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of FAQs about Dua Lipas bridal manicure covering everything from the basics to pro tips
BeginnerLevel Questions
1 What exactly is Dua Lipas bridal manicure
Its the nail look she wore for her wedding celebrations Its a classic clean design featuring a sheer nude or milky pink base with a delicate thin white line near the cuticle often finished with a glossy top coat
2 Why is her manicure considered both timeless and trendy
The sheer nude base is a timeless elegant choice that matches any dress or jewelry The thin negativespace line near the cuticle is the trendy twistits modern and minimalist unlike a traditional thick French tip
3 What nail shape did Dua Lipa use
She opted for a short rounded almond shape This shape is flattering on most hands and keeps the look practical and chic
4 Is this manicure hard to do at home
Its beginnerfriendly if you have a steady hand You can use nail stickers or a thin striping brush to get the straight line A sheer polish hides mistakes better than a solid color
5 What colors do I need to recreate it
Youll need a sheer nude or milky pink polish a bright white polish for the line a base coat and a glossy top coat
Intermediate Advanced Questions
6 Whats the difference between a reverse French tip and a regular French tip
A regular French tip has a white line across the tip of the nail A reverse French tip has the white line at the cuticle area leaving the rest of the nail bare or sheer
7 How can I make the white line look perfectly straight
Use a thin angled nail art brush Dip it in white polish wipe off excess and gently drag it along the cuticle line For extra precision place a small nail sticker or guide strip just below the cuticle paint the line then peel off the sticker
8 What if my sheer polish looks streaky or uneven
Apply two very thin coats instead of one thick coat