When Tom Bachik dropped the behind-the-scenes shots on his Instagram from the American Music Awards 2025, we hit pause and zoomed in—because when JLo’s mani game is this strong, you know it’s worth it.
We always obsess over her manis; the level of detail never disappoints. But this gold glitter moment? Total scene-stealer.
Tom shared his process on Instagram, and nail girlies everywhere were grateful: he prepped Jen’s tips with his Tweezerman nail care set, sculpted Gel-X extensions in the Maisie medium-coffin shape, then layered on Apreś Astral Flash Gel in Santo My Palo for that out-of-this-world sparkle.
A Mani for Every Outfit
From her first look (the crystal-embellished sheer bodysuit) to her finale in sleek black, she changed seven times—and that mani matched every outfit.
Embed from Getty ImagesIt echoed the tiny jewels on her opener, complemented the Swarovski trim on her Miss Sohee halter, reflected the shine of her cut-out performance dress, and even brightened her darker sets without stealing focus.
By night’s end, she wasn’t just lighting up the stage—she landed on every best-dressed list.
Polishes to snag if you want the same galactic glow:
- Apreś Astral Flash Gel – Santo My Palo: The OG gel JLo rocked.
- OPI GelColor Pure 18K: True 18K gold mica in a chip-resistant, glossy gel.
- OPI Nature Strong Mind Full of Glitter: Vegan, no-wipe lacquer loaded with bright gold flakes.
- Deborah Lippmann Dream Girl: Holographic gold glitter lacquer for multidimensional sparkle.
JLo’s AMAs mani proves that expert prep, a medium-coffin shape, and that gold glitter can keep pace with seven outfit changes—and still steal the show. Pick your favorite polish, book your next nail appointment, and get ready to glow just like Jen.
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