Selena Gomez is always serving up beauty inspo, and her love for a standout manicure is no exception. The 32-year-old actress regularly teams up with celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik, and together, they’ve dreamt up everything from sparkly “bubblegum disco” nails to the understated-yet-chic “dirty martini” nails—which are perfect for fall, by the way. But true to form, Gomez has just blessed us with another swoon-worthy manicure this week, officially ushering in red manicure season.
Bachik shared a close-up of Gomez’s new red manicure on Instagram, captured at the Season 4 premiere of Only Murders in the Building. Dressed in a little black sparkly dress and wearing her hair in a sleek and sophisticated side-parted hairstyle, the Disney Channel alum looked double-take-worthy. In his caption, Bachik wrote,”Sexy, chic, and sophisticated… Red nails say it all,” revealing he used theshade “Hearts and Likes” from Aprés Nail.
This vibrant red shade marks a shift from the “summer orange red” trend that dominated the warmer months. JINsoon founder Jin Soon Choi noted that this summer hue was destined to “steal the spotlight,” thanks to its juicy, translucent color that added a pop without being too heavy. “Its lightweight nature embodies summer vibes, flattering all skin tones, and exuding effortless chic in any nail length and shape,” she said. Gomez’s classic red, however, signals our transition from summer to fall—and we’re ready for it.
Selena Gomez’s Classic Red Manicure
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In the words of pro manicurist Alexandra Teleki (@thehotblend), “Red nails are one of the longest trending nail styles out there that has never gone out of fashion,” she told NewBeauty. “Red is one of the foundations to our skin color and it’s the reason that it suits everyone.” To find the perfect shade of red nail polish for you, Teleki recommends the following: “People with warm skin undertones complement reds that has orange or coral undertones. While cool skin tones usually complements reds that have blue or pink undertones. Neutral skin tones get the best of both worlds!”
When it comes to selecting the perfect red nail polish for fall, the options are endless. If gel nails aren’t your go-to like Gomez’s, we’ve rounded up our favorite classic red shades that deliver timeless elegance.
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