The American Music Awards: How to get flawless celestial nails for Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez recently debuted a rather chic astral manicure at the American Music Awards.
Unlike starry or glittery nails, JLo’s muted, shimmery manicure is amazingly day-friendly. This manicure showcases a translucent pink base topped with a shimmering chrome finish that reflects light with every move.
Here’s how to get Jennifer Lopez’s astral nails
At the AMAs, her nails complemented the sleek metallic gown with a perfect balance, bringing softness to the dress’s sharp lines and a radiant glow to its structured design. The effect was a dreamy, ethereal accent that seamlessly unified the whole ensemble. Crafted by her longtime nail artist Tom Bachik, the manicure was perfect for a summer night!
Bachik took to Instagram to break down how he achieved the look. He started with prepping and tweezing Jennifer’s nails; the star had longer, almond nails, so they had natural angular edges. Bachik used press-on nails for the main look, ones that had a soft gel nail tip.
The manicurist used a streak-free, self-leveling formula from a brand called Apres, which had a consistent shimmer.
If you’re looking to try the look without stopping at the salon, choose glitter tones that have some astral elements, like stardust or mini champagne-hued stones.
Although Jennifer uses a golden-hued glitter effect, you can go for any other color, like silver or bronze.