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title: CND™ X THE MET 2025
description: Discover how celebrity nail artist Betina Goldstein created Ego Nwodim's stunning MET Gala 2025 look with CND™ products, inspired by designer Christopher John Rodgers.CND
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# [CND™ X THE MET 2025](https://blog.insightcosmetics.com/en-1/cnd-oscars-2025-0)

 Written by [Amalie Friis-Heinrich](https://blog.insightcosmetics.com/en-1/author/amalie-friis-heinrich) | Jan 28, 2026 12:36:34 PM

**Ego Nwodim’s iconic MET Gala look created by Betina Goldstein  
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**At the 2025 MET Gala, renowned nail artist Betina Goldstein created a stylish and creative statement look for actress and comedian Ego Nwodim – in collaboration with CND™. Inspired by designer Christopher John Rodgers, known for his vibrant prints and signature buttons, the nails became a natural extension of Ego’s tailored peplum suit.**

**Ego Nwodims negle af Betina Goldstein, kendis negleartist *****     ***

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“Christopher John Rodgers is known for his vibrant prints and colorful buttons, so I wanted Ego’s nails to be an extension of her incredible outfit. I really wanted to highlight the element of craftsmanship and make it pop, which is why CND™ Black Pool was the perfect base color for the buttons, adhered using CND™ PLEXIGEL Builder.”  
– Betina Goldstein, celebrity nail artist

The nails perfectly complemented Ego’s striking ensemble – with a deep black base and decorative, colorful buttons that added a playful, couture-inspired touch.

 

**Recreate the look:**

1. Start with **P.E.P.**
2. Apply [**CND™ PLEXIGEL Bonder**](https://icgroup.dk/da/cnd-plexigel/plexigel-base-coat-bonder-cnd)and cure in the **CND™ LED Lamp** (button 1)
3. Påfør[**CND™ PLEXIGEL Builder**](https://icgroup.dk/da/joyful-french/plexigel-builder-clear-cnd) for at styrke neglene, hærd (knap 2B), and cleanse with 00% IPA
4. Shape and refine the nails with a 180-grit file and buffer, then cleanse again with 99% IPA
5. Apply [**2 layers CND™ SHELLAC™ in the color Black Pool**](https://icgroup.dk/da/shellac-farver/black-pool-shellac-), curing after each layer (button 2S)
6. [Seal with** SHELLAC™ No-Wipe+ Top Coat **](https://icgroup.dk/da/top--base-coat/top-coat-shellac-no-wipe-soakable)and cure (button 3)
7. [Decorate the nails with mini buttons, secured using **PLEXIGEL Builder**](https://icgroup.dk/da/joyful-french/plexigel-builder-clear-cnd), and cure (button 2S)
8. [Finish with** CND™ SOLAROIL™**](https://icgroup.dk/da/cnd-solaroil--cuticle-eraser/solaroil-nail--cuticle-treatment-13016_master) to nourish and add shine to nails and cuticles

**Shop the products and recreate the look:**

| [**CND™ PLEXIGEL Bonder**](https://icgroup.dk/da/cnd-plexigel/plexigel-base-coat-bonder-cnd)   | [**CND™ PLEXIGEL Builder**](https://icgroup.dk/da/joyful-french/plexigel-builder-clear-cnd) | [**CND™ SHELLAC™ Black Pool**](https://icgroup.dk/da/shellac-farver/black-pool-shellac-) |
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| [**SHELLAC™ No-Wipe+ Top Coat**](https://icgroup.dk/da/top--base-coat/top-coat-shellac-no-wipe-soakable) | [**CND™ SOLAROIL™**](https://icgroup.dk/da/cnd-solaroil--cuticle-eraser/solaroil-nail--cuticle-treatment-13016_master) |   |

 

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