If you’re looking for spring 2025 nail inspo, Selena Gomez just gave us the mani everyone’s going to be asking for.
Subtle, shiny, and suspiciously perfect—it’s the kind of look that makes you wonder if your nails could ever behave that well.
In between dropping her new album, I Said I Love You First, and casually being the internet’s favorite fiancée, Gomez showed up to a Rare Beauty event in NYC looking like a Valentine’s Day card in human form.
The all-red fit? Stunning. The sculpted rose detail? Extra. The nails? Screenshot it immediately.
Instead of going full matchy-matchy with red nails, Selena gave us a soft pink manicure that felt fresh, glowy, and just dramatic enough to get people talking (and zooming in).
Naturally, it was Tom Bachik behind the look. At this point, the man doesn’t just do nails—he controls the entire vibe. And once again, we’re in a chokehold.
This glow isn’t from the polish—and that’s the magic
Here’s the thing: what looks like a glossy pink polish is actually not polish at all. Bachik used Après Nails’ Neutrals Gel-X Tips in the shade Maisie, a neutral pink that basically screams “I drink water and mind my business.”
He went with a short coffin shape to keep things structured but soft—like the manicure version of a 10/10 first date.
Then came the shine. Instead of layering on color, he used his Super Clear gel pen to seal it all in, leaving the nails looking glassy, hydrated, and weirdly flawless. No filters. No over-editing. Just pure nail sorcery.
Why this is the mani everyone’s bringing to their next nail appointment
This set checks every box for spring nails. It’s pink without being cutesy, glossy without being loud, and clean without being basic. If clean-girl nails had a more grown-up, romantic sister, this would be her.
It works for literally everything—brunch, date night, even pretending you have your life together.
The best part? It’s wearable and repostable. You know that magical mani that looks amazing in real life and somehow better in photos? Yeah, this is it.
So next time you’re sitting in that salon chair, just say, “Give me the Selena.” And thank Tom Bachik for another serve. 💅
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