How-To: Glazed Donut Nails | Beyond Polish (2024)

Have you tried the latest nail craze? The glazed donut nail trend has been on the rise ever sinceHailey Bieber was spotted wearing the lookat the 2022 Met Gala Awards. However, you're hearing of this trend for the first time, it's pretty simple. The glazed donut nail is a sheer, iridescent, milky white look.

If you're looking to hop on this trend yourself, you're in luck. You do not need to be a pro nail artist. Hailey's nail artist, Zola Ganzorigt, even broke it all down on her Instagram so that her followers can re-create the popular look themselves.

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STEPS:

  1. Prep the nails
  2. Apply layer of OPI GelColor Stay Classic Base Coat (and cure)
  3. Apply one coat of OPI GelColor Funny Bunny (and cure)
  4. Apply a thin layer of OPI Chrome Effects No-Cleanse Top Coat
  5. Rub OPI Chrome Effects in Tin Man Can (or CND Over The Top Effects - Lightning Bolt)
  6. Apply OPI GelColor Stay Shiny Top Coat


Zola also recently shared another tutorial on how to achieve the Glazed Donut Nail look using OPI Infinite Shine!

STEPS:

  1. Apply a layer of OPI Infinite Shine Primer
  2. Apply a layer of OPI Infinite Shine - Graffiti Sweetie
  3. Apply a layer of OPI Infinite Shine Kyoto Pearl
  4. Apply a layer of OPI Infinite Shine Gloss (top coat)

Since then, other brands have also been doing their own take on this trend, proving that you don't need to be a professional, nor have fancy tools & products to achieve this A-list look. Let's check out how CND does it!

STEPS:

  1. Apply a layer of CND Shellac Base Coat of choice & cure
  2. Apply 2 layers of CND Shellac White Wedding & cure
  3. Apply CND Shellac No Wipe Top Coat & cure
  4. Brunish CND Over The Top Effects in Lightning Bolt, using a sponge for a true chrome effect
  5. Finish with a layer of CND Shellac Top Coat of choice & cure.

Cirque Colors has also hopped on this trend.

STEPS:

  1. Apply a layer of Linen as your base
  2. Apply Mystic Moonstone to create the glazed effect
  3. Finish with a layer of Chiffon

Cirque Colors - Mystic Moonstone

Some of our Beyond Polish community have also tried the look themselves! Let's take a closer look. First, let's check out how @magicalgirlmanis recreated the glazed donut nail look using OPI Baby, Take A Vow (as the base color) & Naughty or Ice (to create the chrome effect).

Christina (@magicalgirlmanis)

STEPS:

  1. Apply a layer of OPI Infinite Shine Ridge Filler Primer
  2. Apply a layer of OPI Nail Lacquer Baby, Take A Vow as the base color
  3. Apply a layer of OPI Nail Lacquer Naughty or Ice to create the chrome effect
  4. Apply another layer of OPI Nail Lacquer Baby, Take A Vow

She said that although this isn't her go-to nail look, she loved the way this mani turned out. She says, "You don't have to go out and buy something new to get this look. I just used what I already had, and you can do the same if you have one sheer polish and one sparkly or pearl one!"


Melanie (@overglowedit)

For all the neutral lovers, Melanie did a version using some of her favorite OPI polishes.


To achieve this look, she used OPI GelColor Put It In Neutral.


Kansas (@mani_medtech)

Kansascreated her "unicorn glazed donut nails" using OPI & Gelish!

To create this look, she used OPI GelColor - Funny Bunny as the base color and Gelish Chrome Stix - Pink Opal.


Daisy (@petitenaillover)

Daisy used the following products to create her look:

  • Essie Smooth-E Base Coat
  • Essie Sugar Daddy
  • Essie Good To Go Top Coat
  • Milani Cosmetics Highlighter in Pearl


Mariela (@marielapaintshernails)

Mariela usedEssie Going Steady& OPI Baby, Take A Vow for her mani.


Cerise (@glossytipped)

Cerise said, "Hailey Bieber nails, but make it lavender." She used OPI - Purple Palazzo Pants & Kyoto Pearl to create this look.

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How-To: Glazed Donut Nails | Beyond Polish (2024)

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How-To: Glazed Donut Nails | Beyond Polish? ›

It does not matter what base color you choose as long as you finish the look with a shimmer top coat. For the top coat, feel free to use a sheer glitter polish or you can decide to have the complete glazed look by finishing your nail base with a chrome powder and sealing everything with a clear top coat.

How to do glazed donut nails with opi gel? ›

How to recreate Hailey Bieber's glazed donut nails
  1. Apply OPI's GelColor Stay Strong Base Coat; cure for 30 seconds under LED light.
  2. Use one coat of OPI's GelColor in Funny Bunny; cure for 60 seconds.
  3. Follow with OPI's GelColor Stay Shiny Top Coat; cure again for 60 seconds, then wipe down the nails with an alcohol pad.

What to use to get glazed nails? ›

It does not matter what base color you choose as long as you finish the look with a shimmer top coat. For the top coat, feel free to use a sheer glitter polish or you can decide to have the complete glazed look by finishing your nail base with a chrome powder and sealing everything with a clear top coat.

What color is donut glaze? ›

The glazed donut nail is a sheer, iridescent, milky white look. If you're looking to hop on this trend yourself, you're in luck. You do not need to be a pro nail artist.

How to ask for glazed donut nails at a salon? ›

Just ask your nail tech to sheer out the base color with a clear gel top coat: For chocolate glazed donut nails: mix DND gel polishes in Coffee Bean and Spiced Brown with a clear gel top coat. For lemon glazed donut nails: mix Presto Color Gel #086 (or any bright neon yellow) with a clear gel top coat.

Can you do glazed donut nails with dip powder? ›

Thankfully, it's really easy to get a glazed donut effect at home - no need for the salon! Apply your dip powder as usual, activate and buff until smooth. Apply your No-Wipe Top Coat, and flash cure under your UV/LED light for 10 seconds.

What is Hailey Bieber donut nails? ›

Bieber's nails were the same shape and length we remember from the first time around—medium length and almond shape. Then, on top, each matched with a sheer chrome color similar to what we know and love. Glazed and slightly milky, her nails were almost agiving strawberry glazed donut, but very light on the strawberry.

Are glazed donut nails still in style in 2024? ›

Hailey Bieber's 'glazed donut' nails are still a hot ticket in 2024, keeping things sweet, sleek, and oh-so-shiny!

Are glazed donut nails still in style? ›

With everything from French Donut Nails to Glazed Donut Hair the glazed donut nail trend took the world by storm and rose to the #1 nail trend spot in 2023 and following the glass-like hair and skin trend, is still trending in 2024.

Can you do glazed nails with normal polish? ›

Yes, you can get the glazed donut nails look with regular polish and a cosmetic powder. Here's how to glazed donut nails with regular polish. Choose a sheer or light base color such as KBShimmer White Here White Now. Apply one to two coats of polish as desired and let them dry thoroughly.

How to get glazed donut nails with dip? ›

Apply your dip powder as usual, activate and buff until smooth. Apply your No-Wipe Top Coat, and flash cure under your UV/LED light for 10 seconds. Using the sponge applicator (or your finger!) rub the donut glaze chrome powder into the nail in circular motions.

How to do glazed donut nails olive and june? ›

The formula for a glazed donut is pretty simple — just add your favorite neutrals and shimmers to make it your own. For this one, we started with 1 coat of Potpourri, then 1 coat of Freshwater, and topped it with the Golden Effect Top Coat to add some warmth and extra shimmer.

How to get glazed donut skin? ›

“Glazed donut” skincare steps
  1. Cleanse your face: Use a gentle option like the Curology cleanser, or try one of these cleansers for acne-prone skin.
  2. Pat it mostly dry: Instead of completely drying your face, leave it slightly damp.
  3. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate: Apply a serum or a light moisturizer to your damp skin.

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