Top 5 Nail Looks From the 2022 Billboard Music Awards

May 17th, 2022

See the bold nail looks your favorite stars wore at this year's Billboard Music Awards.

The awards show took place this past Sunday, May 15, 2022, and the stars did not disappoint.

Here are our top five looks from the evening:

Machine Gun Kelly (MGK)

MGK rocked a $30,000 diamond-studded manicure created by Brittney Boyce.

Liza wore a nude coffin-shaped nail set, embellished with black swirls and rhinestones. This set was created by Zola Ganzorigt.

Doja Cat wore short nails, painted a pale pink and embellished with opulent gold jewelry. Saccia Livingston created Doja's nail look.

Megan Thee Stallion

The "Hot Girl Coach" never disappoints with her nail looks. She performed at the awards wearing extra long, lipstick-shaped chrome nails created by Coca Michelle.

Mary J. Blige

Mary wore curved stiletto nails to this year's awards with gold chrome. The set was created by Temeka Jackson.

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