The American SetJelly Nails Are This Season's Glossiest Handshake
At galas from Palm Beach to Beverly Hills, the nail world is trading matte and French tips for something with more shine: jelly nails, a translucent, high-gloss finish that catches light differently than a standard manicure. The look reads as polished but a little otherworldly, the kind of detail a red carpet photographer notices before the dress. It is less a single color than a finish, which is part of why it travels so easily from a poolside lunch to an evening appearance. Elle counts eight ways to wear it, proof this is a trend with range, not a one-note fad.
With reporting from Elle.
