Jennifer Lopez is almost always in full glam and at the AMAs she went above and beyond with eight different outfits. But the one thing she didn’t change all night were her fabulous sparkle nails. So we tracked down Jennifer Lopez’s manicurist Tom Bachik to find out how he did it, and how you can do it at any salon, or even at home.
First you’ll have to pick up a few necessities, like a UV LED nail curing lamp (it’s only $15) and gel sparkles. But once you have everything you need, we walk you through the process step-by-step to get an “Astral Flash Mani” like Jenny from the block’s.
“We wanted a color that could live in the Multiverse and play off all the sparkles in her performance outfit and the color actually worked perfectly with all her looks,” Bachik explains. He says he and J.Lo chose a multidimensional flash gel, Santo my Palo, from Apres’ new Astral collection. “Jen loved!”
Even Jennifer Lopez’s AMA Nails Need Prep (With Just One Product!)
Bachik uses Tweezerman tools from his own signature nail care set to “create a canvas.” He especially likes the pushy, cuticle nipper and nail clippers.
“My favorite products for prepping the nails are my go-to tools from Tweezerman,” he explains. “They help me create the perfect canvas for whatever look I’m doing. Whether it be just regular polish or creating nail enhancements and adding length to the nails. The better the foundation, the better the look.”
Apply Gel Tips in 3 Steps
To get the perfect shape and size, Bachik applied Gel-X tips — specifically Apreś Neutral Gel-X Tips Maisie Medium Coffin. If you haven’t used these before, they’re pretty simple — below is a step-by-step tutorial on how to do so.
1. Bond: Apply a pH bonder, followed by acid-free gel primer (sold separately) directly to your nails.
2. Prep: Next, you’ll paint a thin layer of extend gel over your nail, which you can let sit for about 30 seconds. Then, you’ll apply Gel-X Prep and Extend Gel onto the tips themselves.
3. Cure: Stick the tips onto your nails at a 45 degree angle, and flash cure them for up to 25 seconds. Fully cure them under an LED lamp for 60 seconds.
Two Steps For a Sparkly Finish
1. Sparkle: Jennifer Lopez’s AMA nails had to be over-the-top. So atop the gels, Bachik painted a thick layer of Aprés Astral Flash Glitter Gel in Santo My Palo. It’s part of Apreś’ new Astral Gel Couleur collection, and Bachik is obsessed.
“So much variety, so much sparkle,” he says of the entire collection. “Jen’s performance look is a futuristic crystal-covered circuit board. So sick!”
2. Seal: Prevent chips and cracks by applying a layer of gel top coat. Cure it for 60 seconds under the LED lamp.
FAQs
1. How can I make sure it stays on long-term?
Bachik says gel polish will stay on longer with good prep and ample drying time.
“30 seconds in the LED light and they’re dry,” he says. “If I’m using regular polish, I wait a minute or two between coats to make sure the solvent evaporates. It really does come down to the application.”
2. Easy tips for perfect nails:
1. Designs might be too tricky for you, in which case, Bachik recommends tips or press-ons like Impress. They already have adhesive, and they’ll last for a little while.
2. For something more professional, though, he always recommends the Gel x tips by Après.
“These allow you to custom fit your look and even give you a blank canvas so you can create your look before applying them,” he says. “These are my go to for doing special events, music videos, things like that where nail art could be more difficult to apply on my client in a short period of time.”
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