When it comes to manicure trends, Hailey Bieber never disappoints. Working with nail artist Zola Ganzorigt, Bieber has popularized trends like glazed donut nails, butterscotch toffee nails, and cinnamon glazed nails, just to name a few. Now, the model has declared the mani of the summer with shiny jelly gloss nails that are perfect for warmer temperatures.
At the Daily Front Row Fashion Los Angeles Awards on April 24, Bieber won Beauty Innovator of the Year for her popular skin care brand Rhode. And once again, her nails stood out along with her gorgeous navy velvet Schiaparelli gown. Putting her own spin on the jelly nail trend, Bieber gave the look a summery upgrade all minimalists will love.
Instead of selecting a bright color like traditional jelly nails, Bieber opted for a nude shade that combines the transparent shine of jelly nails with the glossy look of lip gloss nails. Et voilà—in an instant, the model and entrepreneur conjures up a third nail trend from two.
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What sets apart the jelly nails trend? Similar to soap nails, this manicure has a high-gloss finish that creates a transparent—and in this case, almost gel-like—surface.
The big difference from the soap trend? A bold color. Jelly nails come in rich tones, usually bright pink, red, purple, or blue. What makes them special is their semi-transparent look, which is further emphasized by the color. Jelly nails work especially well on long nails, like those worn by Hailey Bieber. This emphasizes the transparency of the color difference.
For her manicure, Bieber opted for a subtle lip gloss pink with a gel-like jelly finish. This means that, just like the jelly trend, the nail edge is visible, creating a semi-transparent color difference in the pink shade. The top coat is extra glossy! With the help of this small, subtle color upgrade, Bieber transforms the bright, jelly-like design into a sophisticated evening manicure. If that isn’t a beauty innovation, what is?