Jennifer Lopez's BB Cream Nails Are the Summer Manicure That Goes With Everything

If there’s one thing JLo will always do, it’s serve a lewk. From the legendary green Versace dress to her signature glow, Jennifer Lopez has long been the blueprint for elevated glam. But lately, she’s been keeping things sleek, subtle, and ultra-polished—especially her nails.

Dubbed “BB Cream Nails,” J.Lo's new mani is the perfect example of minimalist beauty done right. Created by her go-to nail artist Tom Bachik, the look is soft, sheer, and skin-tone-enhancing—just like your favorite BB or CC cream. And like most things J.Lo touches, this one’s already catching fire. BB Cream nails are part of the ongoing minimalist wave that’s been dominating fingertips everywhere, like the ultra-viral milky manis, barely-there French tips, and glossy neutral overlays.
What sets this one apart is its subtle blur effect. “It enhances rather than hides, giving your natural nails a soft-focus glow,” says nail expert Juli Russell. The goal is to achieve that perfectly imperfect polish that feels expensive without trying too hard.

Ready to jump on the BB nail train? Read on for how to get the look at home or in the salon, according to the pros.
How to Get the Look
When booking your salon appointment, come prepared with a few photos. Terms like "BB Cream Nails," "milky manicure," or even "barely there nails" can vary depending on the salon—and the goal is to get a sheer, neutral-toned builder gel or a soft pink or nude overlay that enhances your natural nail rather than covering it completely.

Let your nail tech know you’re after a finish that feels light, glowy, and ultra-clean. "It’s all about enhancing your natural nail with a glow that smooths imperfections,” says Russell. For that J.Lo polish (literally and figuratively), ask for an almond or soft oval shape. Not only is it timeless, but it also elongates your fingers and gives the whole look a bit of glamour.

Color-wise, this is where personalization matters. Since not all sheers are created equal, ask your tech to help choose a shade that complements your skin tone—it should blend beautifully into your nail bed without looking too cool, too warm, or too opaque. Some manicurists may even suggest layering a sheer milky white over a nude or pink base to get that perfectly blurred, creamy finish. The final step should always be a super glossy top coat to seal it all in and give you that signature BB cream-style radiance.

DIY At Home
The best part of this trend is that you can totally DIY this look at home, no celebrity glam squad needed. Start by shaping your nails into an almond or oval silhouette, which gives that luxe, elongated effect, or go with a soft rounded shape for something more natural and minimal. Gently buff the surface to smooth out any ridges, then apply a ridge-filling base coat to create that flawless canvas, says Russell, who loves this look for its fresh, barely-there finish.

Next, reach for a sheer nude, pink, or milky polish that flatters your skin tone—nail pro Miish Quiroz recommends swiping on a thin layer of milky white over your base color to get that softly blurred, BB cream effect. Top it all off with a super glossy top coat (a must for that healthy, luminous shine) and don’t forget a nourishing cuticle oil. The end result? A clean, polished manicure that’s minimalist, modern, and 100% J.Lo approved.