When Dakota Johnson walks the red carpet, one thing is certain: all eyes are on her. This was certainly the case at the 59th Karlovy Vary Film Festival (KVVF) in the Czech Republic, which the 35-year-old attended over the weekend while sporting a nude manicure with a twist.
What looks like a classic manicure at first glance is actually, upon closer inspection, a glass French manicure — a modern, high-gloss version of the classic French.
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The highlight? The look combines delicate, almost transparent colours with a glassy sheen that makes the nails look particularly fresh and well-groomed. Perfect for a light and airy summer look — or for anyone who seeks to emulate Johnson’s cool-girl minimalist vibe.
In contrast to the traditional French manicure, her glass nails rely on an almost transparent finish with a gentle transition between a soft pink nail bed and the white tips.
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The effect: the nails look as if they have been coated with a wafer-thin layer of glass — shiny, clear, and yet totally natural. This clean look is particularly modern and perfect for glamorous red-carpet appearances à la Dakota Johnson, as well as everyday wear.
The manicure is elegant, natural, and easy to recreate. Here’s how.
- Use a milky pink nail polish as a base and let it dry completely.
- Gently apply a soft white polish to the tips of the nails.
- Apply a glossy topcoat — this gives the nails a glassy, shiny finish and ensures long-lasting durability.
Your elegant summer manicure inspired by Dakota Johnson is ready!
A version of this article originally appeared on GLAMOUR (US).
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