Remember when the term “glazed donut” was used to describe the ultimate dewy skin? Well, the trend has now trickled down to nails, and we’re not mad about it. Hailey Bieber’s manicurist dropped the secret behind Hailey’s shimmering signature nails, and as expected, they’re going viral and having a moment.
The best part? You don’t need to go to a salon to get a trending glazed donut manicure. This may be one of the easiest looks to create in the comfort of your home. To get summer 2022’s must-have manicure, start with a coat of neutral, sheer, or milky polish (like Smith & Cult Nailed Lacquer in Ghost Edit). Then, top it off with a shimmering or iridescent top coat for a pearl-like finish. And voilà.
The polish combos are truly endless. If you’re looking for some inspo, here are 3 editor-approved ways to get the look—with an unexpected, unique twist.
Milky glaze
A minimally chic milky manicure is probably the closest to the original trend. To get the look, start with a pale pink polish and top it off with a shimmering, milky top coat.
Beautylish recommends Cirque Colors Shimmer Nail Polish in Mystic Moonstone and Smith and Cult Nailed Lacquer in Regret the Moon
Purple chrome
If you’re looking to add a lavender twist to the look, you’re in the right place. First, paint your nails with a coat or two of soft lilac. Then, apply an iridescent blue-purple shimmer for an eye-catching twist.
Beautylish recommends Cirque Colors Topper Nail Polish in Azure Dream and Cirque Colors Creme Nail Polish in A Fiori
Pearl-pink
Hailey also rubber stamps this pink-inspired take on a pearlescent look. Now that we have her nod of approval, let’s give it a go. Pair a neutral polish with a pink-magenta chrome top coat.
Beautylish recommends Cirque Colors Shimmer Nail Polish in Ghost Rose and Smith and Cult Nailed Lacquer in Call Me Poetry
