Is she pulling a Wolverine with these adamantium claws or just making a case for a new fall trend? After playing around with lighter shades all summer, Selena Gomez just showed off metallic nails in time for the transition to autumnal beauty, and it’s a fun way to add a little sparkle to an otherwise low-key look.
In a picture posted by her manicurist Tom Bachik, the Rare Beauty founder lounges on a couch in the polka-dot and lace cami we all had in 2004, wearing her glasses and one tiny baby braid. She plays with a strand of hair, and we can see that Gomez is rocking nails that have some kind of silvery design… maybe some glitter inspired by her bestie Taylor Swift’s pivot to the Life of a Showgirl aesthetic? They did look pretty shiny-disco-tastic celebrating her 33rd birthday together. “Mirrorball,” etc., etc.
“Weekend Mode Activated ☁️🤍 ✨ @selenagomez #nailsbytombachik,” Bachik captioned the post. From the emojis, we’d reckon this nail look is inspired by thunder and lightning, or perhaps the subtle beauty of an overcast day?
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Over the past few weeks, Gomez has tried out all sorts of fun colors, from a jelly shade that looked like lip gloss to blood orange, and we can expect more looks as she starts making the rounds to promote the upcoming fifth season of Only Murders in the Building. No word yet on how that project came together, but her latest product launch—Rare’s first perfume—got a rave review from Glamour.
Feeling inspired to try Selena Gomez’s look for yourself? No need to book a celebrity nail artist. We’ve got the complete guide to metal nails right here, plus trendy nail ideas galore, and unlike changing your hair, it doesn’t take a trip to the salon to undo anything you don’t like—a bottle of acetone will let you start over.
