5 Of Hailey Bieber's Most Iconic Glazed Donut Nails
If there's one nail look that has come to define the 2020s, it's Hailey Bieber's iconic glazed donut manicure. For those uninitiated, it's all about making your talons look like — you already know what's coming — glazed donuts!
Ever since the model first showed off the glossy design in 2022, thousands of people have flocked to nail salons attempting to recreate it.
But get this: It turns out this massive trend was never actually planned. Nail artist Zola Ganzorigt admitted the donut nail started accidentally, explaining to Bustle in 2022, "[The glazed donut look] was really unexpected and unplanned. [Hailey Bieber and I] decided on the nail look last minute before the 2022 Met Gala." Bieber demonstrated how to get the viral manicure in a 2022 TikTok video, revealing she first mixes a gel shade with a clear polish to thin it down. She then combines the two and applies a chrome powder over the top. That gives her the pearlescent, almost glowy nail look that resembles a donut with a sugar glaze.
In the months and years since, the model has shown off numerous variations of the sophisticated and understated manicure across her social media account. Bieber and Ganzorigt's nail invention more versatile than you might think too, as Bieber's rocked a few different versions of the style over the years that are oh so sugary sweet.
The original glazed donut nails bring classy elegance
Sometimes you just can't beat the old classic. With its pearlescent base and ultra-shiny top coat, the OG glazed donut nails remains one of the most wearable nail trends of the 2020s. Consisting of a nude pink base and shiny top coat, the elegant and classy look can be paired with almost any outfit for a sophisticated edge.
@haileybieber Here's my nail combo 👀 the 🔑 is to mix whatever color you choose with clear polish to thin it out ✨🫠 @Zola
Back in 2022, Bieber demonstrated how to achieve the classic version of her viral manicure a TikTok video. The finished product depicted a gorgeous and delicate white shimmer with a translucent sheen that revealed her natural nail underneath.
Strawberry glazed donut nails leaned more on the pink side
As someone who is often ahead of the trends, it doesn't surprise us that Hailey Bieber blessed us with a fruit-inspired version of her iconic manicure. Dubbed the strawberry glazed donut nail, this variation uses a slightly pinker gel lacquer for a bolder touch of color. To achieve this brighter look, Bieber's nail artist Zola Ganzorigt uses slightly less white chrome powder to let the pink shine through.
Hailey Bieber did bow glazed donut nails
Hailey Bieber put another twist on the classic glazed donut look for the holidays. Per a tutorial nail artist Zola Ganzorigt posted to Instagram in January 2024, the festive idea started as a glossy French manicure (one of the late Princess Diana's favorites!), enhanced by adding chrome powder and a delicate gold bow to the ring fingers. That made this look doubly on-trend, as bow nails have been big, too.
Hailey Bieber also tried chocolate glazed donut nails for fall
We totally understand why people who prefer darker, intense nail polish looks wouldn't be that excited about the glazed donut look. But Hailey Bieber proved to us that this style doesn't always have to be dainty and light. In a 2022 TikTok video, she gave fans a look at what she called "chocolate glazed donut nails," a shimmery brown version of the iconic manicure for the fall months. Fans clearly couldn't get enough, as the video received well over one million likes. And we totally get it. Along with being gorgeous, the rich chocolate milk shade gave the look a touch of sophistication that works all year-round.
@haileybieber I know we're tired of my constant color switch up but... the chocolate glazed donut nails are really hitting for me for fall 🤤🤎🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩 @zolaganzorigt
Tiffany glazed nails brought a dose of color to the trend
If you prefer your nails to be more colorful, then the vivid version of the glazed look Hailey Bieber did in 2023 may be more your thing. Zola Ganzorigt posted a video on Instagram to show off a turquoise version of the glazed manicure on the star, which earned the instant approval of thousands of fans.
The artist dubbed the look Tiffany glazed nails, as the color is similar to the iconic shade used in the logo for jewelry company Tiffany and Co. In the photo, the bright shade is gorgeous against Bieber's complexion and really pops against her black dress; though we can see it working as a great summer manicure color.