Selena Gomez has been impossible to miss on my social feeds lately. Between her stunning red carpet appearances, album promo moments with her soon-to-be husband Benny Blanco, and the never-ending Jelena edits still floating around online, she seems to be everywhere. And while the internet keeps debating old drama that really should have been left behind by now, I keep getting distracted by one thing: her manicure.
More specifically, I cannot stop thinking about the bold red nails Selena wore over the weekend.
Her manicure was the perfect example of a cherry-red nail look, which is shaping up to be one of the biggest beauty trends of 2025. As someone who truly appreciates a good red polish, I know how hard it is to find a shade that feels balanced—not too warm, not too cool. But the color Selena wore on March 20 for a date night in New York City was exactly right. Even better, the exact nail polish behind the look costs just $10.
According to a press release, celebrity nail artist Tom Bachik created Selena’s manicure using essie’s shade “Rock the Runway.” Although the finish looks like a salon-style gel manicure, it actually came from essie’s newly updated gel by essie formula, which delivers that glossy, high-shine effect without needing a UV lamp. Bachik started with “Rock the Runway” and finished the look with the brand’s top coat for extra shine and longer wear.
To complete the manicure and keep Selena’s nails looking healthy, he also used essie’s roll-on nail and cuticle oil. It’s a small extra step, but it adds that polished, pampered feel to any at-home manicure.
Honestly, this is the kind of red nail look that feels timeless, chic, and easy to recreate. I already know I’ll be taking inspiration from Selena’s manicure all season long.
