Just as a little black dress never goes out of style, a glossy black manicure is a classic. Take Hailey Bieber at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala, where she cleverly paired a bubblegum-pink Chanel column gown by Matthieu Blazy with jet-black nails. The Rhode founder turned to her go-to celebrity nail artist, Zola Ganzorigt—an OPI global ambassador—for the bold look. The process was fairly simple: Ganzorigt shaped Bieber’s nails into an almond form to elongate her fingers, then used OPI Intelli-Gel in Black Onyx to achieve that moody, glossy black shade—somewhat echoing the deep, dark chocolate hair Bieber debuted in September. Tonight marks the Academy Museum’s sixth annual gala in Los Angeles, where Bieber joins other A-listers—including honorees Colman Domingo and Charlize Theron and special performer Taylor Swift—to celebrate cinema. And as far as beauty looks go, Bieber’s latest manicure, like her taupe nails earlier in the season, is sure to be added to everyone’s fall and winter mood boards. “[Bieber is] always down to try new things, and she’s so creative when it comes to nails,” says Ganzorigt. “We love creating our custom colors together by layering multiple shades, and it’s always a fun time with her.” Have a beauty or wellness trend you’re curious about? We want to know! Email Vogue’s senior beauty and wellness editor at beauty@vogue.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Heres a set of FAQs about Hailey Biebers jetblack manicure at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala
Beginner Questions
1 What is this story about
Its about the jetblack manicure Hailey Bieber wore to the 2026 Academy Museum Gala and the details behind how the look came togetherthe shade the shape and the team who created it
2 What exactly is a jetblack manicure
Its a solid glossy black nail lookno glitter or artnamed after jet a deep black gemstone The finish is usually highshine
3 Why did her manicure get so much attention
Black nails are a bold highcontrast choice on a red carpet and Hailey Bieber is known for setting nail trends The combo made it a talking point
4 Who created the manicure
Reports credit her longtime nail artist Zola Ganzorigt who is known for Haileys glazeddonut nails
5 What nail shape did she wear
An almondtosoftsquare shapelong enough to be elegant but short enough to stay practical
6 Is jet black hard to pull off
Not at all It suits most skin tones and nail lengths The key is a glossy top coat and clean cuticle work so it looks polished not flat
7 How is this different from her famous glazed donut nails
Glazed donut nails are sheer pearly and chromefinished Jet black is opaque dark and highglossbasically the opposite end of the spectrum
8 Can I get this look at home
Yes Two coats of a quality black polish plus a glossy top coat gets you most of the way A base coat helps prevent staining
Intermediate Questions
9 What makes a black manicure look expensive
Highgloss top coat precise cuticle lines a consistent shape and no visible streaks Shine and neatness do most of the work
10 What finish was usedmatte or glossy
Glossy A mirrorlike shine keeps black from looking flat and gives it that lacquered jewelrylike effect