Although it might have not been quite as abundant as white and white-adjacent nails last year, gray nail polish was definitely one of the more neutral nail polish colors having a major moment in 2023. Celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Lily James were both seen wearing versions of the shade in September, giving off major sweater-weather vibes. But if you thought that gray nails were a trend to be left in behind last fall, Gabrielle Union would beg to differ.
The actor and entrepreneur posted a closeup of her hand to her Instagram Stories on Friday, March 1, welcoming the new month with a new French manicure. “When the nails match the coat,” she wrote, tagging her go-to nail artist, Thuy Nguyen. But don’t let the fact that it’s a French manicure fool you — the coat isn’t a sheer pink or white like a traditional French might suggest.
Instead, the base of Union’s French manicure is an unexpected shade of gray — rich enough to work for what’s left of winter, but also light enough to start welcoming the upcoming switch to spring. And yes, it’s a nearly perfect match for the gorgeous gray coat she’s wearing.
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