{"id":3153,"date":"2026-09-25T01:14:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T17:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/25\/selena-gomezs-nail-game-is-undefeated-heres-proof\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T01:14:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T17:14:02","slug":"selena-gomezs-nail-game-is-undefeated-heres-proof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/25\/selena-gomezs-nail-game-is-undefeated-heres-proof\/","title":{"rendered":"Selena Gomez\u2019s Nail Game Is Undefeated: Here\u2019s Proof"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Selena Gomez wears a lot of hats, from former Disney kid to international pop star, Emmy-nominated actress, brand founder and wife to Benny Blanco. (It\u2019s safe to say she has a lot on her perfectly manicured hands!) But despite her busy schedule, Gomez still makes time to sit down with longtime manicurist Tom Bachik for some nail TLC, and the two have created plenty of looks worth screenshotting.<\/p>\n

Her most memorable sets have marked some pretty big moments, and they show off her range. For her wedding, Bachik kept things classic with white chrome, a look that perfectly sums up her polished, understated vibe (close-up photos are hard to come by, so it\u2019s not pictured below, but it\u2019s worth an internet deep dive). On the flip side, she\u2019s gone all in on bejeweled nails that bring serious sparkle and look like actual artwork. And most recently, for the 2026 Emmys, he gave her frosted gold \u201csunset nails\u201d to match her Louis Vuitton gown\u2014proof that she can do minimal and maximal equally well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Below, we\u2019ve rounded up the Only Murders in the Building<\/em> star\u2019s best manicures to screenshot for your next appointment.<\/p>\n

Selena Gomez\u2019s Best Manicures<\/h2>\n
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Sunset Frost Nails<\/h2>\n

For the 2026 Emmys, Gomez matched her Louis Vuitton gown with a frosted gold manicure. Bachik used two coats of Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish ($13) in the shade Frost Yourself to create the look.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\"Selena<\/p>\n

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Velvet Noir Nails<\/h2>\n

For the 2026 Golden Globes, Bachik matched Gomez\u2019s custom black-velvet Chanel gown with what he dubbed a \u201cVelvet Noir\u201d manicure: an inky black shade on mid-length square nails. He used Chanel Le Vernis in Le Diable en Chanel ($34) over La Base Cam\u00e9lia ($34). The finish is neither glossy nor matte but somewhere in between, with a soft, light-catching sheen as rich as the velvet it was named for.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Romeo and Juliet Nails<\/h2>\n

Proof that Bachik is an artist in every sense of the word: this bejeweled set he created for Gomez in November 2025 is inspired by Romeo + Juliet<\/em>, and every nail is different. There\u2019s a deep red thumb with an ornate gold charm, a white nail with a tiny green stone, a blush nail with hand-painted florals and a ruby crystal, and a magenta glitter pinky. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Champagne Toast Nails<\/h2>\n

Toasting to another successful awards season, Gomez\u2019s champagne nails for the 2025 Oscars were a sure winner. \u201cFor an Oscar-worthy mani, I started the look with @cndworldwear extender base coat,\u201d Bachik wrote on Instagram. \u201cI applied one coat of CND Shellac in Rule Breaker\u00a0($17) and\u00a0Silk Thread ($17), finishing the look with\u00a0CND Shellac No-Wipe Top Coat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Fine Wine Nails<\/h2>\n

Another awards season fave, Gomez\u2019s BAFTA nails were the ultimate winter manicure. To create the look, Bachik revealed via Instagram that he used Tweezerman tools to prep before using the CND World Shellac System, applying two coats of the brand\u2019s sultry red shade called Needles & Red ($17), sealing it with a top coat and cuticle oil for an ultra-glossy finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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White on White Nails<\/h2>\n

At the 2025 Palm Springs Film Festival, Gomez arrived in an all-white Ralph Lauren ensemble, with the perfect monochromatic French manicure to match. <\/p>\n

\u201cLast night\u2019s timeless monochromatic \u2018White on White\u2019 French manicure was inspired by Selena’s all White Power Suit by Ralph Lauren,\u201d Bachik shared on Instagram. \u201cTo create the look, I first went in with Blanc by essie ($10) to sculpt the French Tip. Then, to add a monochromatic sheen we went in and applied one coat of Arctic Jelly ($13) all over the nail.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Proposal Nails<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ll never forget Benny Blanco’s Taco Bell-inspired proposal, and we\u2019re forever obsessed with Gomez\u2019s simple, chic sheer nude nails for the occasion too. <\/p>\n

\u201cFor her engagement, we went with just a beautiful, classical, sheer, pinky-nude, but she normally loves color; she wants colors that pop, that make her happy,\u201d Bachik told Who What Wear<\/em>. \u201cThe nail shade that we used is Ballerina from Chanel ($34). She didn\u2019t know it was happening; she had a Chanel luncheon, and I\u2019m like, \u2018Hey, why not use a Chanel color?\u2019 We wanted something that was classic, timeless and elegant; something that just kind of went with everything.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Eggplant Chic Nails<\/h2>\n

For the Los Angeles premiere of her film Emilia P\u00e9rez<\/em>, Gomez rocked a perfectly plum manicure in her signature almond shape courtesy of Apr\u00e9s Gel\u2019s Eggplant Emoji ($15).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Witchy Nails<\/h2>\n

Alongside co-star David Henrie, Gomez served up the ultimate witchy nail inspiration at the premiere for Wizards Beyond Waverly Place<\/em>, and nail tech Tom Bachik revealed the onyx shade to be Mia Secret Black Gelux Gel Polish ($10).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Cosmic Nails<\/h2>\n

For the Academy Museum Gala, Bachik opted for an out-of-this-world cosmic manicure with just the right amount of sparkle thanks to Olive & June Cosmic Silver Gel Polish ($10).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Pearlescent Nails<\/h2>\n

For the Emilia P\u00e9rez<\/em> premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Bachik created a \u201cmovie star mani\u201d for Gomez, using CND\u2019s Purplexity ($9) for the ultimate pearlescent look.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Apple Cider Nails<\/h2>\n

This fall, we’ll be whipping out this photo of Gomez\u2019s \u201capple cider\u201d nails, a custom-blended brick red Bachik created for her in August 2024. The warm, cozy shade is the perfect bridge between summer brights and deeper autumn tones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Orange Julius Nails<\/h2>\n

Named after the frothy, creamy orange drink that\u2019s been a mall food court staple for decades, these \u201cOrange Julius\u201d nails, as Bachik crowned them in summer 2024, are equal parts vibrant and laid back. The juicy shade brings a pop of color that feels fun without being too loud, making it an easy pick whenever you want to break out of a neutral rut.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Lucky Girl Nails<\/h2>\n

If you’re on “NailTok,\u201d you know that a red mani is closely associated with \u201clucky girl syndrome,\u201d and Gomez’s short, classic red set for the 2024 Cannes Film Festival is the perfect example. Bachik created the look using essie Rock the Runway ($13), which he called a \u201cyoung, chic, sophisticated\u201d red, and it\u2019s sure to have you feeling abundant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Dirty Martini Nails<\/h2>\n

Gomez has been an olive nail loyalist since at least 2022, but this custom-blended shade, fittingly nicknamed \u201cdirty martini,\u201d is iconic. Ever since Bachik shared it among his favorite fall colors, it’s made the rounds as autumn nail inspo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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