As a big fan of Selena Gomez, I’m always on the lookout for the next Rare Beauty drop. Right now, I’m really into the new Rare x Beis bag collection. A close second? I can’t wait to see what her next nail look will be. Selena’s manicure was just as good as everyone expected when she walked onto the pink carpet at the Rare Impact Gala in Los Angeles. The soft blush colour sparkled beautifully, but it was the mix of jelly and chrome finishes that made it newsworthy.
Tom Bachik’s Role in Selena’s Nails
Tom Bachik is a famous manicurist who works with celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, and Hailee Steinfeld. Tom Bachik, Selena’s long-time manicurist (he did her wedding nails!), mixed two of the year’s biggest nail trends—chrome (for a subtle shimmer) and jelly (for a sheer, glossy finish)—to make a beautiful blush colour that makes me think of iridescent butterfly wings.
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Bachik tells you exactly how to make it.
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Get Ready Perfectly First
Tom Bachik says that preparation is everything. He says, “The secret to any beautiful manicure is a perfect base.” Bachik grabbed his favourite Tweezerman tools to shape the nails and push back the cuticles. This was a must-do step for him to get smooth, clean edges. He then put on Olive & June’s Nail Strengthener, a clear treatment that helps weak nails get stronger and more resilient. Think of it as a base coat that does more work.
Put Together the Base
Bachik used Olive & June’s new Builder Gel for the base colour. This formula adds both strength and volume to the nails. He picked “Blush Jelly,” a sheer pink colour that gives the jelly finish that everyone loves. Then, Selena’s nails were shaped into a soft almond shape to give her a sleek, elegant look.
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Put on the Chrome Finish
Bachik used a shiny gel top coat to seal the builder gel and then added “Aurora” from his own Cosmic Chrome Collection on top. “The shiny finish was the best way to make this ’90s glam look new again,” he says.
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Seal and Polish
Lastly, Bachik put on one last clear gel top coat to keep everything in place and make it shine even more. What happened? A soft, shimmery, and dreamy blush chrome manicure that’s ready for the holidays. It’s not a lot of glitter or a bright red colour; it’s more of a subtle sheen that is minimal chic and, let’s be honest, chef’s kiss.
