Yes, butter nails are spring’s most-wanted manicure, but at the other end of the spectrum, shine is trending too. From chrome to metallics to pearlescent finishes, there is no shortage of light-catching pigment on fingertips this spring–and it’s more than enough for the self-professed magpies among us to feel enthralled by.
Both Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber just made a strong case for shiny nails this season, flashing their respective iridescent manicures on Instagram. Let’s start with Bella: teasing her new brand, Orebella, the model could be seen swathed in Y2K glitter and frosted eyeshadow–with a manicure to match. Evoking the era the supermodel returns to time and time again sartorially, Hadid’s oval nails were imbued with a lilac-toned glow.
Meanwhile, Bieber revisited her glazed doughnut mood with a similarly luminescent manicure. With a sheer blush pink set upon her signature oval nails, they looked nearly (but not quite) as glowy as her makeup free skin, optimally snapped bathed in the light of golden hour. This girl knows what she’s doing.
To achieve a pearlescent finish at home, try adding a shimmer-infused polish on top of a color base, or mix them in together before applying. We love the shades in Olive & June’s Seashell set.
