Seventeen picks products that we think you'll love the most. We may earn commission from the links on this page.
No matter what vibes you're feeling for fall, green always comes through with an array of shades like vibrant neons and calming sage to match any mood. But there's one shade of green that you won't have to go "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" to find. In fact, all you have to do is click your heels, and take a look at Selena Gomez's newest nail look to find shimmery, emerald green goodness!
On September 13, the "Calm Down" singer's go-to manicurist Tom Bachik shared behind-the-scenes footage of her Emmys glam squad painting her face and glossing her nails to the nines. Bachik revealed on his Instagram that the custom emerald color was inspired by Selena's verriere earrings and was made by Frankensteining products from OPI. Luckily, instead of just watching Bachik's mad-scientist impression to nail art over on TikTok, we can do it ourselves as he provided thorough instructions on how to get the Wizard of Oz, "emerald city" look.
Bachik starts building the jeweled-toned set by applying one coat of OPI's GelColor in The Pass is Always Greener to create a pale green base. He added a single layer of OPI's GelColor in Emerald Illusion and that's when the magic happened. Bachik uses the most genius hack to bring metallic shimmers in nail polish to the surface. Slowly wave a magnet over magnetized nail polish and poof — all of those sparkles will be front and center, standing at attention.
But his nail smarts don't stop there. Bachik mixed a teal hue (OPI's GelColor in AmazON...AmazOFF) with OPI's GelColor in Rated Pea-G and OPI's GelColor Stay Shiny Top Coat to achieve a "sheer ‘jelly’ shade." After applying a coat of the custom blend and OPI's GelColor Stay Shiny Top Coat, Bachik rehydrated Selena's cuticles using the OPI ProSpa Nail "for a youthful glow and a mani as special as the moment."
The final result? A stunning shade that would make the Wicked Witch of the West green with envy. Below, we've found similar shades to what Bachik used on Selena (in traditional polish form). No UV, gel-curing light needed here, thnx.
Abby is an editorial assistant at Seventeen, covering pop culture, beauty, life, and health. When she's not busy watching the latest true crime docuseries, you can find her strolling through Sephora, thrifting the perfect dress, or jogging with her pup.
Sydney Sweeney Just Tried Glazed Donut Nails
How to Get Addison Rae's Dice-Themed Nails 🎲
Dua Lipa Effortlessly Rocks Tinkerbell Side Bangs
Charli D’Amelio Just Debuted a New Hairstyle 👀
Madison Beer is the Newest Fenty Beauty Ambassador
The Best Beauty Moments from the 2022 MTV VMAs
Kourtney Kardashian got ‘The Rachel’ haircut
Recreate Kendall's True Blue Y2K Makeup Look 💙
Shop Millie Bobby Brown's Glowy Makeup Tutorial
You Need to See Hailey Bieber's Lip Lining Hack
Kim Sports 'Liquid Hair' With a 00s Side Fringe
Kim K Makes 'After Boat Hair' Look So Chic...
A Part of Hearst Digital Media
Seventeen picks products that we think you'll love the most. We may earn commission from the links on this page.
©Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved.