--- 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 image: https://blog.insightcosmetics.com/hubfs/GettyImages-2213594160.jpg --- [![Insight Cosmetics](https://blog.insightcosmetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ICG_LOGO_BLACK-1.jpg?width=600&height=156&name=ICG_LOGO_BLACK-1.jpg "Insight Cosmetics")](https://icgroup.dk/da/) | [BLOG](https://blog.insightcosmetics.com/da) | [SHOP](https://icgroup.dk/da/) | | --- | --- | # [CND™ X THE MET 2025](https://blog.insightcosmetics.com/fi-1/cnd-oscars-2025-0) ** 21.5.2025 15:23:37 / by [Amalie Friis-Heinrich](https://blog.insightcosmetics.com/fi-1/author/amalie-friis-heinrich) **Ego Nwodim’s iconic MET Gala look created by Betina Goldstein ** #### *** *** **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 *****     *** ***![GettyImages-2213594160](https://blog.insightcosmetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GettyImages-2213594160.jpg?width=5000&height=3333&name=GettyImages-2213594160.jpg)***                                                             “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. ![The 15 Best Met Gala 2025 Manicures: Nail Art Ideas from the Met Gala](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/ego-nwodim-6819f49e8b346.jpg?crop=0.447xw:1.00xh;0.449xw,0&resize=980:*)   **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:** | ![PlexiGel Base Coat Bonder, CND](https://icgroup.dk/image/28706421-19d2-4b65-8853-3e878ef774f6/00361_01.jpg/default) [**CND™ PLEXIGEL Bonder**](https://icgroup.dk/da/cnd-plexigel/plexigel-base-coat-bonder-cnd)   | ![CND™ PLEXIGEL Builder – Creative Nail Design](https://www.cnd.com/cdn/shop/files/CND_2024_Plexigel_bottle_Builder.png?v=1704991840&width=1080) [**CND™ PLEXIGEL Builder**](https://icgroup.dk/da/joyful-french/plexigel-builder-clear-cnd) | ![Black Pool, Shellac ](https://icgroup.dk/image/78a28914-1c17-4c17-b389-c01261a0bed7/91957.jpg/default) [**CND™ SHELLAC™ Black Pool**](https://icgroup.dk/da/shellac-farver/black-pool-shellac-) | | --- | --- | --- | | ![Top Coat, Shellac, No Wipe Soakable](https://icgroup.dk/image/9a2eda2a-ed4c-4aff-b7e5-347185c7c96a/01325_top-coat-shellac-no-wipe_400x400.png/default) [**SHELLAC™ No-Wipe+ Top Coat**](https://icgroup.dk/da/top--base-coat/top-coat-shellac-no-wipe-soakable) | ![CND SolarOil Nail & Cuticle Treatment 7,3 ml](https://cdn.nicehair.dk/products/61073/cnd-solaroil-nail-care-73-ml-1608025714.jpg) [**CND™ SOLAROIL™**](https://icgroup.dk/da/cnd-solaroil--cuticle-eraser/solaroil-nail--cuticle-treatment-13016_master) |   |   **Not educated with CND™ SHELLAC™? CND™ SHELLAC™ is the best-selling professional nail service in salons worldwide. **✔ 3+ weeks of high-gloss shine ✔ No filing – no damage ✔ Quick removal – in as little as 5 minutes ✔ Maximum profitability ✔ Exclusively for professionals** **   **Learn more about the service here **   Tags: [Nails](https://blog.insightcosmetics.com/fi-1/topic/nails) ![Amalie Friis-Heinrich](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/4d32f68130afc7ddfb914e4400b78129) #### Written by [Amalie Friis-Heinrich](https://blog.insightcosmetics.com/fi-1/author/amalie-friis-heinrich) ### Ja, jeg vil gerne holdes opdateret ### Indlæg efter emne - [Skin Care (27)](https://blog.insightcosmetics.com/da/tag/skin-care) - [Nails (22)](https://blog.insightcosmetics.com/da/tag/nails) - [Waxing (7)](https://blog.insightcosmetics.com/da/tag/waxing) - [Makeup (6)](https://blog.insightcosmetics.com/da/tag/makeup) - [Press Realease (2)](https://blog.insightcosmetics.com/da/tag/press-realease) ### Seneste indlæg Insight Cosmetics  [www.icgroup.dk](https://icgroup.dk/da)  (DK) [+45 (0) 3332 3322](tel:+4533323322)  CVR: 12 32 24 96  [info@icgroup.dk](mailto:info@icgroup.dk) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Amalie Friis-Heinrich", "url" : "https://blog.insightcosmetics.com/fi-1/author/amalie-friis-heinrich" }, "dateModified" : "2025-05-21T13:23:37.426Z", "datePublished" : "2025-05-21T13:23:37.000Z", "headline" : "CND™ X THE MET 2025", "image" : [ "https://blog.insightcosmetics.com/hubfs/GettyImages-2213594160.jpg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://blog.insightcosmetics.com/fi-1/cnd-oscars-2025-0", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://blog.insightcosmetics.com/hubfs/ICG_LOGO_BLACK-1.jpg" }, "name" : "Insight Cosmetics A/S" } } ```