JLo’s Mannequin Nails Are the Latest Trend to Try

Want to take nude nails to the next level? Introducing mannequin nails, the celebrity-approved manicure that elongates your fingers with a perfect match to your skin tone. It’s the secret to a “very demure, very mindful” nail look that exudes quiet luxury. Ahead, we’re diving into the details.

What Are Mannequin Nails?

Mannequin nails, debuted recently by manicure trendsetter Jennifer Lopez, are designed to blend senselessly from the tip of the fingers. Tom Bachik, the celebrity nail artist behind the star’s look, describes the process as “tone on tone to match her skin tone,” just like a store mannequin.

The key to getting this look right is knowing your skin tone, particularly on your hands. Unlike mannequins, human skin isn’t uniformly colored—your fingertips might be pinker if you have fair skin with pink or red undertones, meaning a pinkish flesh tone is ideal for your manicure.

For those with yellow or olive undertones, lighter khaki shades will be most flattering. Deeper skin tones will look best with richer brown hues, but they should be light enough to seamlessly blend to the fingertips, where the skin is naturally several shades lighter.

Nude Gets an Upgrade

Nude nail polish has been at the top of its game lately. Whether you’re looking to match your actual skin tone or minimize any redness in your hands, this manicure trend is worth trying for your next nail look. Keep scrolling to discover some of our favorite polishes to help you achieve it.

The Best Shades for Mannequin Nails

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Hermès Les Mains Hermès Rose Porcelaine ($57)

Even the shades that lean towards pink and rosy should be tempered. This ultra-light pink works perfectly on someone who has peachy or red undertones in their skin.

• BUY NOW – $57

BEST FOR

Pink or red undertones

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Deborah Lippmann Brand New Day ($20)

This gel nail polish delivers a high gloss in a beautiful, warm nude shade that will make your fingers look longer and more elegant.

• BUY NOW – $20

BEST FOR

Fair to medium skin tones

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Nails.INC Caught In The Nude Nail Polish in South Beach ($9)

This pastel nude is ideal for fair to light skin tones and delivers a smoothing and hydrating finish.

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BEST FOR

Fair to light skin with pink undertones

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JINsoon in Prim ($18)

Those with cooler undertones will want to opt for a more beige shade, and this light tone is ideal to match to the fingertips.

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BEST FOR

Light skin with cool undertones

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Londontown Perfecting Nail Veil #6 ($20)

This creamy latte nude is perfect for medium skin tones and delivers a sheer coverage that helps it melt perfectly into any skin tone.

• BUY ON AMAZON – $20
• BUY ON LONDONTOWN – $20

BEST FOR

Medium to deep skin tones with yellow undertones

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Gucci Glossy Nail Polish in Annabel Rose ($35)

This shade of Gucci’s classic polish is the perfect beige to deliver an iconic mannequin nail for anyone with light to medium skin, especially those with yellow and gold undertones.

• BUY ON SEPHORA – $35
• BUY ON NORDSTROM – $35

BEST FOR

Medium skin tone with yellow to gold undertones

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ella + mila Of The Earth ($11)

This warm beige is a gorgeous neutral to extend the length of your fingers. It matches well with medium tones that have warm undertones.

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Medium to deep skin tones with peach undertones

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Chanel Le Vernis in 103 Légende ($32)

Chanel’s iconic polish in a warm khaki is ideal for medium to deep skin tones.

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BEST FOR

Medium to deep skin tones

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Static Nails Liquid Glass Lacquer in Doe ($16)

This milky brown shade is the perfect fingertip shade for those with deeper skin tones.

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BEST FOR

Deep skin tones with cool undertones

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Color Club Dare to Bare ($8)

This semi-sheer medium brown is part of the Meet Your Match collection of a diverse range of nude nail colors enhanced with a biotin formula.

• BUY NOW – $8

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Deep skin tones

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Cirque Colors Coffee Talk ($13)

This medium brown-nude creme nail polish becomes opaque in two coats, offering the kind of barely-there coverage that this trend adores.

• BUY NOW – $13

BEST FOR

Deep skin tones with warm undertones

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Addiction Tokyo Espresso Kiss ($19)

This rich brown hue leaves a soft, sheer color on the nail and is the ideal mannequin nail color for deep skin tones.

• BUY NOW – $19

BEST FOR

Deep skin tones with warm undertones