This spring has brought us tons of pretty manicures, including colorful pastel Skittles nails with a different shade on each finger and the Selena Gomez-inspired yellow butter nails. But the celebrity manicure inspo for this season hasn't stopped there.
Britney Spears recently showed off a new manicure, appropriately dubbed the 'lip gloss manicure', on her Instagram. Her square-shaped nails were painted with an ultra-shiny, light peachy pink polish with rhinestone details on her thumb and ring finger.
We spoke to a celebrity nail artist to find out just what the 'lip gloss manicure’ is, what variations are out there, and how to try it yourself at home or at your next salon appointment.
The manicure gets its name thanks to its super shiny texture, reminiscent of your favorite juicy lip. "A lip gloss manicure is a delicate and sheer manicure with a hint of pink,” says Queenie Nguyen, nail artist for celebs like Jessica Alba, Alessandra Ambrosio, Elizabeth Banks, and many more. “It has a jelly-like finish and mimics the look of tinted lip gloss.”
As Nguyen suggests, the manicure emphasizes your natural nails and typically features a sheer pink polish, but other neutral tones and light pastel hues are sometimes incorporated.
How to Ask for Lip Gloss Nails at the Salon
If you’re heading to the nail salon, Nguyen says it’s best to ask for a light pink tinted jelly manicure. While this description should help them craft what you’re looking for, it’s never a bad idea to take a photo of the look you’re trying to achieve to ensure you get exactly what you want.
If you’re looking to try giving yourself lip gloss nails, Nguyen recommends using Dior Nail Glow Polish. “It’s a perfect shade that will help achieve the lip gloss nails at home,” she says. “It has a beautiful lightly tinted pink shade to give the nails a healthy look while staying sheer and natural.”
If you're heading to the nail salon, Nguyen says it's best to ask for a light pink tinted jelly manicure. While this description should help them craft what you're looking for, it's never a bad idea to take a photo of the look you're trying to achieve to ensure you get exactly what you want.
What are lip gloss nails? Before you get visions of sticky fingertips, the trend mimics the plush, sheeny finish of lip gloss applied on lips. It takes your bare nail base and adds a sheer layer of gloss (complete with a hint of pretty pink tint) to create a yummy, fresh finish.
If you're heading to the nail salon, Nguyen says it's best to ask for a light pink tinted jelly manicure. While this description should help them craft what you're looking for, it's never a bad idea to take a photo of the look you're trying to achieve to ensure you get exactly what you want.
Think of it as lipgloss, but for the nails, with high-shine textures in cutesy pastel pink hues. “The purpose of this look is to enhance your natural nails, making them look healthy and glossy with a subtle glowy tint,” says Emilie Sanscartier, nail artist and founder of cult nail brand Gelcare.
A glossy finish is the classic nail finish that most people are familiar with. It gives nails a shiny, reflective surface that looks sleek and polished. Glossy nails are perfect for those who want to add a touch of elegance to their look.
If you were around for the early '00s, you remember just how “cool” and “poppin' ” it was to carry around a tube—or 10—in a tiny shoulder bag. But just like low-rise jeans and that shoulder bag, lip gloss is back and truly bigger than ever. The thing is, lip gloss isn't even just lip gloss anymore.
"A lip gloss manicure is a delicate and sheer manicure with a hint of pink,” says Queenie Nguyen, nail artist for celebs like Jessica Alba, Alessandra Ambrosio, Elizabeth Banks, and many more. “It has a jelly-like finish and mimics the look of tinted lip gloss.”
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