Hailey Bieber has popularised “glazed donut skin” recently and it has already become one of the top skincare trends to follow this season. For the uninitiated, this is the look of naturally glistening skin that doesn’t look greasy.
What is glazed donut nails?
Hailey Bieber popularised the glazed donut nail trend
And before we’ve gotten over the last trend, she has introduced yet another stylish look that everyone is now coveting: glazed donut nails.
Vanessa Hudgens asked Hailey Bieber’s nail stylist to help her recreate the nail look, but made it slightly more opaque.
A perfect balance of pearly, glowy, and slightly translucent, this trend is all over TikTok and even celebrities are onboard. Vanessa Hudgens and Sydney Sweeney were seen wearing them; the former sought out Bieber’s nail stylist to recreate the look.
How to achieve the glazed donut nail look
If you’re wondering how to get these beautiful manicure, it’s much simpler than you think. Bieber, together with her nail stylist, Zola Ganzorigt, shows us how:
Step 1: Apply base
Apply one coat of O.P.I Gel Color Stay Strong Base Coat. Cure for 60 seconds so it sets as a base.
O.P.I Gel Color Stay Strong Base Coat retails for RM164.70 on Zalora. It is having a clearance sale at the time of writing, so snag it at its discounted price before it’s sold out.
Step 2: Top coat
Next, apply the O.P.I Gel Color Stay Shiny Top Coat and let it dry for 60 seconds. Yes, it may sound odd to already apply top coat – but keep reading.
O.P.I Gel Color Stay Shiny Top Coat retails for RM164.70 on Zalora. It is having a clearance sale at the time of writing, so snag it at its discounted price before it’s sold out.
Step 3: Wipe with alcohol swab
After your top coat has dried, wipe your nails surface with an alcohol swab..
Step 4: Apply chrome
Here’s the fun part; use O.P.I Chrome Effect in Tin Man Can and apply it using an eyeshadow brush. Rub this on your nails.
This is a pro product that is harder to get your hands on. We have recommended a few alternatives that you can use instead. You’ll find them towards the end of this article.
Step 5: Set it
Finally, apply O.P.I Top Coat (yes, the same one), cure for 60 seconds to set the look. And voila! You now have pearly “glazed donut nails” just like Hailey Bieber’s.
If you’re wondering if you could use other colours to achieve the look, the answer is yes. Zola has also shared how to get Bieber’s trendy nails in lavender shade.
Products that can help you achieve the glazed donut nail look
Chrome powder by nailheart
Each kit comes with a powder and brush and besides the glazed donut nail look, you can consider other colours to create other ethereal designs that look just as good.
Prices are between RM15 and RM18 on Shopee.
Chrome powder by yugaohuazhuang.my
Offering a range of pearl powder inspired by mermaids, these allow you to create a smooth surface and with lasting shimmer effect.
Priced at RM7.41 on Shopee. There’s a discount at the time of writing, so tap on the link to see latest price.
Fake nails by pearlseries
Not good with manicure? Fake nails are the foolproof way to have your nails done at home without needing much techniques. These ones look exactly like Hailey Bieber’s glazed donut nails and nobody will know you didn’t get it done at a salon.
Priced at 19 on Shopee.
