Simone Biles put her massive engagement ring [1] on display in a new Instagram Story [2], showing off her trendy supermodel manicure [3] in the process. Supermodel nails, a look inspired by the fashion models of the '90s and coined by celebrity nail artist Tom Bachik [4], typically consist of a sheer base color in pale pink or nude, and meticulously cleaned nail beds. The trend was made a modern fan favorite by Margot Robbie [5] at the 2021 Oscars, and has since been worn by a variety of celebrities, from Lucy Hale [6] to Kylie Jenner [7].
In her Instagram Story, Biles chose a clean, neutral shade of polish with carefully sculpted almond-shaped nails, which she debuted poolside. Previously, Biles has also opted for more simplistic nail trends like this, experimenting with milk bath nails [8] for her engagement photos, and a double french manicure [9] at the 2021 Olympics.
Biles's supermodel manicure perfectly complemented the engagement ring given to her by fiancé Jonathan Owens, which features an oval-shaped diamond set in platinum and studded with additional diamonds. Jenny Luker, president of Platinum Guild International USA [10], estimated Biles's main diamond to be between seven to nine carats, bringing the total cost of the ring to a grand total of around $325,000. Clearly, a ring of this nature doesn't need to compete with additional sparkle on the nails, making the supermodel manicure an ideal choice for any kind of wedding-related content. Check out the details of Biles's minimalistic nails below, and feel free to save them as inspiration for the next time you're at the salon.
