Did Selena Gomez Just Pinpoint the Perfect Red Nail Polish Shade?
While no two beauty lovers agree on âperfectâ summer nails, no one can deny that a classic red manicure is always in style. Selena Gomez seems to agree.
In fact, the nail polish pioneer and her beloved nail artist Tom Bachik embraced the lookâs timeless elegance for this yearâs Cannes Film Festival, where sheâs embodied Old Hollywood glitz and glamour while simultaneously breaking a few fashion rules throughout the weekend.
âNothing says Cannes like a Parisian red,â Bachik captioned his latest photo of the Only Murders in the Building star, in which sheâs sporting a beautiful, off-the-shoulder, black-and-white Saint Laurent gown and Bulgari necklace; yet another red-carpet slay after a French Rivieraâinspired collection of several other showstoppers.
Gomezâs enduring red nails come as no surprise, seeing as sheâs literally somehow always on (nail polish) trend: Remember when she resurrected white nail polish from the dead, then single-handedly kickstarted butter yellow mani mania? Exactly.
In this case, several other beauty and fashion experts have noted that red nail polish is having a renaissance of sorts. From red nail theory to making several appearances on the New York Fashion Week runway, the simple yet sophisticated style is back with a bang and then some.
As for how Gomez and Bachik created the perfectâand spring- and summer-weather-friendlyâred-nail mani look? Drumroll, please.âŠ
After using Tom Bachik x Tweezerman implements to prep the skin and nails, Bachik painted Gomezâs nails using Essie Gel Couture Rock The Runway, matching her custom Giambattista Valli gown perfectly. Also of note? The polish is only $9 and available at your local drugstore. Score!
Bachik used this shade âto achieve a young, chic, sophisticated look,â explaining that the hue was âperfect for Cannes.â We couldnât agree more, though we think itâs perfect literally 24/7.
Finally, Bachik topped Gomezâs nails off with Essieâs Top Coat and On-A-Roll Cuticle Oil âfor a high shine finish, sending Gomez off to the red-carpet after a luxurious hand massage using Rare Beautyâs Find Comfort Hydrating Hand Cream.â Honestly, we love the A-list collab.
Essie Gel Couture – Rock The Runway
If you were on the fence about the enduring glamour of classic red nails, hopefully Selena Gomezâand her drugstore polish of choiceâhave you reconsidering!
Danielle Sinay is the associate beauty editor at Glamour. Follow her on Instagram @daniellesinay.
