As much as we love , there's no denying the magnetic pull of a simple, classic, single-color look. Over the last year, we've seen more dominate while over-the-top styles took a backseat. , , and are all proof of this, but one of our favorites might be the rising "rich girl" nails coined by manicurist Tom Bachik.
Bachik, who works with Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, and Hailee Steinfeld, to name just a few of his A-list clients, dubbed it the "rich girl" manicure after . This particular manicure featured extensions in a soft, painted with a . The final result was minimal yet polished and chic, further proving the power of understated beauty choices.
is a celebrity manicurist based in Los Angeles. Still, you might be wondering: what exactly qualifies a "rich girl" manicure? It's all in the color choice. "'Rich girl' nails are a modern take on a sophisticated classic," Bachik tells POPSUGAR.
"[The] color is a creamy, full-coverage nude playing homage to the greige inspiration originally seen with Chanel." A mix of gray and beige, greige is a cool-toned neutral that's subtle but just noticeable enough to convey that you made an effort. "I like to choose a tone one shade lighter or one shade darker than your natural skin tone, so nails are subtle yet deliberate," he says.
In keeping with the trends of past (hello, " " hair), a clear, shiny, diamond-like finish is essential. It's not just Lopez who's taken the trend for a spin: Bella Hadid, Ciara, and Steinfeld have also all worn th.
