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Selena Gomez may be known for pioneering colourful nail trends like butter yellow and Old Hollywood red, but now that we’re in her astrology season—that of cancer—the Rare Beauty founder seems to be taking a quieter, water-sign-inspired approach to glam.
How so? Well, instead of rocking yet another bright shade like brat green, Selena debuted a super chic and minimal manicure that’s so barely-there it’s reminiscent of English royalty’s preferred nail styles.
The look is courtesy of her (and Jennifer Lopez’s) go-to nail artist Tom Bachik, who is calling Selena’s natural-looking nails the “summer blush” manicure.
In news that should surprise no one, Selena—and her manicure—are right on trend. In fact, when asked about up-and-coming nail trends for 2024, Michelle Nguyen, nail expert and founder of PLA Nails, pointed to this kind of look specifically.
“It seems like quiet luxury is here to stay for a bit,” she says. “Many people are now embracing a sleek, minimalistic look for their nails, and we’re seeing a lot of sheers and pigmented skin tones and nude shades trending for 2024.”
This makes perfect sense, especially after a year filled with bright pink Barbie-inspired nail designs. Our nails—and eyes—need a breather. And it seems like Selena was starting to feel the same way.
As for how to get Selena’s glamorous yet low-key look? For the perfect summer blush mani, Tom “started with Tweezerman tools to create the perfect foundation.” He then applied Apres Nail Gel-X Natural Almond in Medium and painted them using Apres Light and Shadow Gel Polish in 608 Could’ve Would’ve Should’ve, which is a barely-there sheer nude.
Sadly, these products are only available in the US but there are plenty of traditional nail polishes to choose from for the job. Some of our favourites include OPI Nail Lacquer in Bubble Bath, Essie Nail Polish in The Snuggle is Real, and Manucurist Active Smooth.
Shop everything you need to DIY your Selena Gomez–inspired summer blush manicure below.
A version of this article appeared on Glamour US.