Photo: Julie Kandalec; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicAs Jessica Chastain took the stage to accept thefemale actor in a leading role winat the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, all eyes were on her dazzling Dior pantsuit, glittering jewels, flawless smoky eye makeup, and oh yes, her mesmerizing manicure, too.The Eyes of Tammy Fayeactress flaunted long, almond-shaped tips coated in an alluring pale pink shade for her big moment, urging us to take a closer look at her knockout nails each and every time she reached for that well-deserved trophy. We caught up with her manicurist,Julie Kandalec, to get the details on her glamorous look.Julie Kandalec"For Jessica, I wanted to do a fun and amplified nail for theSAG Awards," Kandalec, who has worked with the star for two years, toldPEOPLE.“We wanted to do something with sparkle since her Dior pantsuit was a unique shade of silver, a touch of gold, and a hint of pink — and had a strong ’70s vibe. We played with several different nail shapes, per Jessica’s request, which was so fun. We wanted something that would read clearly on the carpet, so we landed on this elongated French tip.“To create the eye-catching, all-out glitzy look, Kandalec used two key products on Chastain’s nails to achieve what she describes as a “deep French manicure with an exaggerated tip.” For the base color, she appliedGelish Structure Gel Polishin shade Cover Pink, and then she topped it withMorgan Taylor Nail Lacquer in Adorned with Diamonds(a light luminescent pink shade), which is less than $10.AmazonBuy It!Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer, $8.30–$9.50;amazon.comandwalmart.comWhile a gel base coat takes a bit more finesse to pull off (and the proper equipment to cure the long-lasting formula), we’re big fans of keeping a foolproofshimmery polishon hand to spruce up nails in minutes. Best of all, Kandalec foresees soft, feminine shades and designs continuing to trend come spring.“The French manicure will still reign supreme, including French twist variations likethis pink one, or even aglitter one. A creative French mani is the perfect way to dip your toe into some color and design, without taking a full dive. Plus, it cleverly disguises nail growth.“Shop Chastain’s exactSAG Awardsnail color atAmazonandWalmart— no trophy needed.Do you love a good deal?Sign up for PEOPLE’s Shopping newsletterto stay up-to-date on the latest sales, plus celebrity fashion, home decor and more.

Photo: Julie Kandalec; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Jessica Chastain attends the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Barker Hangar on February 27, 2022

As Jessica Chastain took the stage to accept thefemale actor in a leading role winat the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, all eyes were on her dazzling Dior pantsuit, glittering jewels, flawless smoky eye makeup, and oh yes, her mesmerizing manicure, too.The Eyes of Tammy Fayeactress flaunted long, almond-shaped tips coated in an alluring pale pink shade for her big moment, urging us to take a closer look at her knockout nails each and every time she reached for that well-deserved trophy. We caught up with her manicurist,Julie Kandalec, to get the details on her glamorous look.Julie Kandalec"For Jessica, I wanted to do a fun and amplified nail for theSAG Awards,” Kandalec, who has worked with the star for two years, toldPEOPLE.“We wanted to do something with sparkle since her Dior pantsuit was a unique shade of silver, a touch of gold, and a hint of pink — and had a strong ’70s vibe. We played with several different nail shapes, per Jessica’s request, which was so fun. We wanted something that would read clearly on the carpet, so we landed on this elongated French tip.“To create the eye-catching, all-out glitzy look, Kandalec used two key products on Chastain’s nails to achieve what she describes as a “deep French manicure with an exaggerated tip.” For the base color, she appliedGelish Structure Gel Polishin shade Cover Pink, and then she topped it withMorgan Taylor Nail Lacquer in Adorned with Diamonds(a light luminescent pink shade), which is less than $10.AmazonBuy It!Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer, $8.30–$9.50;amazon.comandwalmart.comWhile a gel base coat takes a bit more finesse to pull off (and the proper equipment to cure the long-lasting formula), we’re big fans of keeping a foolproofshimmery polishon hand to spruce up nails in minutes. Best of all, Kandalec foresees soft, feminine shades and designs continuing to trend come spring.“The French manicure will still reign supreme, including French twist variations likethis pink one, or even aglitter one. A creative French mani is the perfect way to dip your toe into some color and design, without taking a full dive. Plus, it cleverly disguises nail growth.“Shop Chastain’s exactSAG Awardsnail color atAmazonandWalmart— no trophy needed.Do you love a good deal?Sign up for PEOPLE’s Shopping newsletterto stay up-to-date on the latest sales, plus celebrity fashion, home decor and more.

As Jessica Chastain took the stage to accept thefemale actor in a leading role winat the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, all eyes were on her dazzling Dior pantsuit, glittering jewels, flawless smoky eye makeup, and oh yes, her mesmerizing manicure, too.

The Eyes of Tammy Fayeactress flaunted long, almond-shaped tips coated in an alluring pale pink shade for her big moment, urging us to take a closer look at her knockout nails each and every time she reached for that well-deserved trophy. We caught up with her manicurist,Julie Kandalec, to get the details on her glamorous look.

Julie Kandalec

Jessica Chastain SAG Awards Manicure

“For Jessica, I wanted to do a fun and amplified nail for theSAG Awards,” Kandalec, who has worked with the star for two years, toldPEOPLE.

“We wanted to do something with sparkle since her Dior pantsuit was a unique shade of silver, a touch of gold, and a hint of pink — and had a strong ’70s vibe. We played with several different nail shapes, per Jessica’s request, which was so fun. We wanted something that would read clearly on the carpet, so we landed on this elongated French tip.”

To create the eye-catching, all-out glitzy look, Kandalec used two key products on Chastain’s nails to achieve what she describes as a “deep French manicure with an exaggerated tip.” For the base color, she appliedGelish Structure Gel Polishin shade Cover Pink, and then she topped it withMorgan Taylor Nail Lacquer in Adorned with Diamonds(a light luminescent pink shade), which is less than $10.

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While a gel base coat takes a bit more finesse to pull off (and the proper equipment to cure the long-lasting formula), we’re big fans of keeping a foolproofshimmery polishon hand to spruce up nails in minutes. Best of all, Kandalec foresees soft, feminine shades and designs continuing to trend come spring.

“The French manicure will still reign supreme, including French twist variations likethis pink one, or even aglitter one. A creative French mani is the perfect way to dip your toe into some color and design, without taking a full dive. Plus, it cleverly disguises nail growth.”

Shop Chastain’s exactSAG Awardsnail color atAmazonandWalmart— no trophy needed.

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