At the 2024 VMAs, Taylor Swift leaned into a grunge rock aesthetic with tousled waves and dark makeup. She also wore a near-black shade of shining midnight blue polish on her nails.

Chappell Roan looked as though she stepped off the set of Game of Thrones with lengthy stiletto-shaped medieval daggers on every nail.

Looking like a modern-day Marilyn Monroe, Sabrina Carpenter paired her retro glam with sparkly silver nails that perfectly matched her diamond-covered gown.

Halle Bailey opted for ultra-sultry glossy black nails to go with her vampy red pout and gown for a look that was daring yet chic.

To match the leopard print of her dress (oh, and her newly red hair), Halsey sported red and black aura nails.

Given Megan Thee Stallion’s many outfit changes of the night, it made sense that the star opted for a simple rosy neutral shade for her long tips.

Paris Hilton slived in a rhinestone-studded silver dress, and she rocked a silvery chrome metallic mani to match — naturally.

Coco Jones was truly a vision of ethereal elegance at the MTV VMAs with her gauzy gray gown, sleek bob, and classic square-shaped French tip nails.

Karol G’s manicure was as hot as her flame-covered dress: The singer painted her nails a stunning shade of gunmetal chrome for the occasion.

Camila Cabello may have looked like a gothic bride in her lacy black gown, dramatic hood, and newly-dyed brunette hair, but she kept her nails super simple by way of a sheer pink shade.

Although she served up all white bridal-esque realness with her gown, Anitta sported a fall-ready milk chocolate-colored manicure.