Selena Gomez has a way of making winter feel like a sun-soaked vacation. At a recent launch event for Rare Beauty’s Warm Wishes Soft Matte Powder Bronzer, she debuted a head-to-toe bronze moment that had everyone taking notes.
From her nails to her hair, Gomez proved that warm, shimmery tones aren’t just for summer, and they can brighten up even the coldest January day.
Celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik created the perfect bronze manicure look. He first prepped Gomez’s nails with tools from Tweezerman, then applied Aprés Nails’ “Serengeti Plains”, a deep brown, as a base.
Over that, he layered “The Sun” from Aprés’ Astral collection, a glittering bronze that shifts in the light. Bachik shared the finished look on Instagram, highlighting its subtle purple undertone and shape-shifting shimmer.
“This color appears to change with the light,” he noted, capturing the magic of a manicure that’s anything but basic. The bronze nails weren’t just about sparkle, they were a statement, perfectly echoing the launch of Rare Beauty’s new bronzer.
The nails seamlessly tied into the rest of Gomez’s warm, radiant aesthetic. Her wet-look bob, crafted by hairstylist Marissa Marino, added a modern, glossy edge to the sun-kissed vibe.
Paired with a sultry smoky eye and bronzed skin, courtesy of the new Warm Wishes Soft Matte Powder Bronzer, Gomez’s look felt polished yet effortless, striking the perfect balance between glamour and wearability.
Makeup artist Jenna Nicole rounded out the bronze theme with a matching metallic lip, proving that coordinated beauty moments can feel intentional without being overdone.
The bronze nails also marked a departure from Gomez’s previous manicure at the 2026 Golden Globes, where she sported a short, glamorous “Velvet Noir” black manicure.
For that look, Bachik chose Chanel’s Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Le Diable En Chanel, a glossy, inky black that paired perfectly with her feathered Chanel gown and Old Hollywood hair. While the “Velvet Noir” set was dramatic and sophisticated, the bronze look is all about warmth and shimmer.
Gomez’s bronze set fits perfectly into this trend while elevating it, showing how a cohesive hair, makeup, and nail moment can make even the chilliest month feel radiant.
The bronze nails themselves are versatile, despite their statement-making shimmer. Bachik notes that layering a deep brown base under a sparkling topcoat adds depth and dimension, creating a shade that shifts in the light.
In Gomez’s selfies, the manicure appears to flirt between bronze and soft purple, further tying into her bronzed skin and metallic lip. It’s an elegant, cohesive look that proves you can play with shimmer, sparkle, and sun-kissed tones even in the dead of winter.