Taylor Swift, sparkling birthday party nails and diamond earrings
It's been a giddy few weeks for Taylor Swift, and she's in a celebratory mood: on December 13, the pop star's close friends and family (including boyfriend Travis Kells) threw a party to mark her 35th birthday and the end of her two-year Eras tour. The event was held. For the occasion, Swift wore a Balmain dress and a pair of De Beers diamond earrings that reportedly cost $36,000. But it was her manicure that pulled the whole “Bejeweled” look together.
Swift kept her nails a typical short square shape and painted the base a light caramel color. Over that, she applied a shimmery, speckled polish to create sporadic patterns. A clear topcoat brought back the glossy shine, and her glamorous manicure was complete.
Rumors that Swift does her own nails have been around for some time, as quite a few DIY supplies were spotted on the Miss Americana documentary. Therefore, many believe that Swift also uses gel nails, which can be easily done at home.
Manicure experts disagree on whether gel nail polish should be as accessible as it is today. Still, nail enthusiasts are beginning to enjoy the convenience of being able to create salon-quality manicures in less time than it takes for traditional nail polish to dry. Those fans seem to include Swift during her Eras tour: from city to city (and on the red carpet in between), she has switched her manicure from solid glitter polish to nails painted in colors that represent each era. (Blue is 1989, purple is Speak Now, and so on.)
If you're going to attempt the Ella's Tour party nails at home, it's important to play it safe. Use high-quality polish and apply sunscreen to protect your skin from the harmful side effects of UV rays. Keep scrolling to buy some expert-approved DIY gel manicure products for a hint of Taylor Swift shimmer on your fingertips.
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