A wedding look is arguably one of the most important style moments in anyone’s life and, from the dress to your bridal nails , there are a lot of elements to contend with. When it comes to bridal nails, Sofia Richie Grainge ’s glossy neutrals from the wedding of the century – a lavish affair at France’s five-star Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc – in April 2023 have got to be up there with the best. The magic worker behind these long-lasting, flawless nails? International manicurist Georgia Rae .
If you’re not familiar with the model’s wedding day manicure, Richie Grainge – daughter to singer-songwriter Lionel Richie – sported a sheer pink nude for a your-nails-but-better look, perfect cuticles and enviable nail beds in tow. Rae’s reveal of the coveted mani amassed a whopping 14.2k likes on Instagram.
Comments on the post included, “nothing like classic and clean nails” and “timeless elegant sophistication.” So, what is the key to Rae’s effortless, classy signature? We got in touch with her to discover exactly that, here’s what she had to say. For Rae, this is all about the build-up to the wedding.
“In the weeks/months leading up to the big day and onwards, I would establish a hand and nail care routine. A manicure will always last the best on healthy nails,” she explains. “I would use an exfoliating scrub every other day, I would also moisturise your hands and apply cuticle oil regularly throughout the day and especially as the final step in your e.