Here’s how to achieve Selena Gomez’s elegant “sheer” engagement nails

Happy birthday to beauty muse Selena Gomez. The golden girl just announced her engagement to record producer and songwriter Benny Blanco.

In true Hollywood fashion, the Rare Beauty founder shared the exciting news with a single snap of her hand on Instagram, a diamond-encrusted oval gem sparkling in the light on her ring finger. She simply captioned the post, “Eternity begins now.” The post went viral and other celebrities and fans flocked to congratulate the happy couple.

While the ring looked fabulous, we couldn’t help but notice her classic, elegant manicure. Selena’s nails were a light, sheer pink, perfect for this summer’s “naked mani” trend. Typically this is achieved through the use of sheer shades of pink, nude and beige, creating a subtle yet stylish feel. The focus of this chic mani moment is simplicity, with smooth, glossy finishes that look effortless yet sophisticated. ICYMI: There’s been an uptick in celebrities from JLo to Hailey Bieber opting from bold nail art in favor of natural tones that exude “quiet luxury.”

Selena Gomez shows off her engagement ring and natural manicure

Who is the nail artist behind this viral picture? Of course, it’s Selena’s trusted top manicurist, Tom Bachik. Tom is the nail artist of choice for most of Hollywood’s elite, from Jennifer Lopez to Margot Robbie. He shared a breakdown of his design in a detailed Instagram story. The Emilia Perez The actress’s elegant manicure was supported by the delicious shades of Chanel. The nail expert used the stunning pale pink shade ‘Ballerina’ to create her sheer ‘your nails but better’ effect and the Le Gel coat for a glossy finish.

Selena Gomez radiates happiness as she announces her engagement

This engagement news is just another exciting moment for the It girl. Just days earlier, it was announced that she was nominated for her first Golden Globe for her breakout role in The Movie Emilia Perez. Selena posted the same nail design in a “matchy-matchy” moment with fellow Golden Globe nominee Ariana Grande at the Academy Women’s Luncheon, hosted in collaboration with Chanel and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

In an Instagram story, the American actresses showed off their similarly opaque nail art. While Selena kept it simple, Ariana sported a similar pink-nude shade but added some glamor with a thick French tip.

Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande share their math match moment

If you’re looking for a low-maintenance design with less maintenance, replicate Selena’s sheer engagement nails for a timeless mani moment.