Over the weekend, pop celebrity Lily Allen attended the Charles Finch and Chanel 2026 pre-BAFTA Social gathering in head-to-toe Chanel, but it surely was her manicure that (rightfully) stole the highlight. Whereas her fingers have been adorned with spectacular customized rings by jewellery designer Brent Neale, all this magnificence editor might see was Allen’s milky half-moon manicure set on quick squoval nails, a glance that’s equal elements elegant and funky (not in contrast to Allen herself) and a recent various to the milky, or invisible, French manicures we’re seeing all over the place.
Letting her Chanel ensemble and jewels take middle stage, Allen’s manicure is a masterclass in a impartial nail that’s something however fundamental. Combining the classic look of a half-moon manicure with a up to date sheer, milky-pink glaze, it’s elegant, eye-catching, and wearable year-round.
Behind the West Finish Lady’s crimson carpet nails is superstar nail artist Michelle Class, who shared on Instagram every step (and product) she used to create Allen’s “milky moon” manicure—all, fittingly, courtesy of Chanel.
First, hand prep. Class utilized Sublimage La Lotion Lumière Exfoliante ($220), Sublimage Les Grains De Vanille [currently sold out], Sublimage Le Baume ($455) and Sublimage Le Sérum ($560) to each fingers for an intensive (and ultra-luxurious) therapy.
As soon as Allen’s fingers have been prepped, Class utilized a layer of La Base Camélia ($34), a layer of Le Vernis in Skieuse ($34), a frosted pink, to the the nail beds, and Glaciale ($34), a snow-white, to the crescent-shaped space on the base of the nails. Ending touches included a layer of Le Gel Coat ($34) and L’Huile Camélia ($34), a hydrating oil, utilized to the cuticles.
