Why Ultra-Short Nails Were the Unexpected Star of Cannes 2025: Halle Berry, Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning and More Embrace Healthy Nail Beds

It’s all in the details on the 2025 Cannes Film Festival red carpet. From chopped-up dark hair to double-winged, cat-eye makeup, the annual affair has already introduced a new wave of beauty aesthetics boasted by the likes of model Cara Delevingne and actress Ariana Greenblatt. When it comes to nails, specifically, the actresses, filmmakers, models and celebrities gravitated toward three main colors: clear, pale pink and pitch-black. The star shape on the carpet was square. Meanwhile, the surprising trend to come out of the two-week event was the popular nail length: ultra-short. Guests noticeably clipped-off their acrylics for more natural, healthier nail beds. Ahead, WWD breaks down the hottest red carpet nail trends from Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning and more. Colors: Clear, Pitch-Black and Pale Pink Elle Fanning Elle Fanning on the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival red carpet outside the Palais des Festivals on May 23. Mike Marsland/WireImage Elle Fanning attended the premiere of “The Mastermind” on May 23, wearing a long-sleeved, low-cut V-neck Valentino couture gown embellished with sequins and diamond-shaped stitching. The actress accessorized her hands with a diamond ring on each of her middle fingers For her nails, the “A Complete Unknown” actress opted for a clear coat of polish on her natural

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