When we need sparkly, blingy manicure inspiration, the only place we turn to is Chlöe Bailey’s fingertips. The actor and singer always brings shimmering metallics and gemstones to her nail art in the most envy-worthy way. Need proof? Look no further than the gem-encrusted nails she wore at the Grammys, her multi-colored gemstone Carnival nails, molten silver mani, or mismatched gold nail look. All those, and her most recent 3D golden ombré manicure.
On March 14, the oldest Bailey sister walked the red carpet and performed at the 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, California. After walking the red carpet and posing for pictures, Bailey took the stage to perform her first release of 2024, “FYS.” Though her outfit changed from the carpet to the stage, her blingy golden manicure stayed all the same—and we couldn’t get enough.
The nails in question were just as bright as all her other aforementioned nail looks, with a little twist. Instead of her usual almond shape, each of Chlöe’s nails matched with a long lipstick shape—a slanted sharp tip in the same shape as a fresh tube of lipstick.
Although her nails were solid gold from cuticle to tip, they were still semi-sheer. Closest to her cuticles, the gold shade was the most opaque, a solid bright yellow-gold color. Then, as the nail progressed, it got more and more see-through, with the golden hue thinning out the most at the tips. Once at the lipstick-shaped slant, her nails were practically transparent with a slight tinge of gold.
On top of the gold there was also 3D texture added to give it a molten, liquid effect. Her pointer finger, for example, had ridges and waves, while her ring and middle finger had a 3D swirls.
She paired the mani with two different looks that were each perfectly over-the-top. On the red carpet, the singer wore a floor-length gray leather Pressiant gown. The dress had a plunging neckline and a lace up the back, fully exposing her rear—even more so with a high slit. The cut-out shoulders were accented with fur trim, as were the cuffs of her dress.
Once on stage, Bailey wore a skin-tight lace catsuit. The floral pattern covered her body from neck to toe. Then, layered over it, she wore a leather halter top and matching mini skirt.