Toasted nails and makeup routines both demand a shimmering finish – whether a swipe of gold-toned highlighter or an opalescent topcoat. You can think of the toasted manicure “like makeup for your fingers,” Tom says.
How can you get the look?
The toasted manicure is all about illuminating the natural nail, and Tom says that it works best with “sheer nudes” as a base. Because of this, nail prep is especially essential. To perfect the canvas, Tom always starts with Tweezerman tools: “Tweezerman Rockhard Cuticle Nipper for meticulous cuticles, Stainless Steel Fingernail Clipper, and Professional Nail Files for a perfect shape.”
To create Selena Gomez’s viral toasted nails, Tom followed a simple formula: “Base coat, two coats of colour and a high-gloss topcoat to really make it shine.” For an even more subtle look, Tom recommends the “sophisticated silk” manicure, which he created for Gomez at the Emmys.
While you can recreate Tom’s celebrity looks exactly, he emphasises that the toasted manicure is more of a philosophy than a formula. It leaves plenty of room for experimentation with your favourite autumn shades. “Think golden, bronzed, and toasted,” Tom says. “Ask for or use pearlescents, iridescence, mirror chromes, even cat-eye effects to make any colour toasted.”
What nail shape works best with a toasted manicure?
While you can easily give any nail shape the toasted treatment, Tom says that the recent surge in minimalistic, natural manicures inspired the trend. “Nail shapes are trending shorter and more square, which is interesting because normally, as we transition into fall and winter, nails get longer,” he says. “I think maybe with all the craziness happening in the world right now, minimalism in beauty feels like a nice balance. We still want to feel beautiful, but not in a ‘look at me’ sort of way.”
No matter your preference, the toasted nail trend is the perfect way to bring some elegant simplicity to your next manicure. Bring Tom’s exact playbook to the salon, or tailor his method to create your own cosy vibe.
This article was originally published on GLAMOUR US.