Glazed donut nails are the hot new beauty trend. Get the look in 5 steps

Want to look pretty? Think pink. Or specifically donut-pink! For the hue is making for a hot look on nails. There’s something about the fresh-faced appeal of the colour that grabbed attention earlier, too. In January this year, glazed donut skin became popular thanks to Hailey Bieber. The model and beauty brand founder took to her Instagram to share pictures of herself going natural without any artificial lighting. Her caption: “glazed 🍩🍩 skin all 2022. Tell a friend.” While that went viral then, Hailey’s now back with a new take – glazed donut nails! She showed off the almond-shaped, pearlescent-pink nails on her Instagram page and fans loved it.

What the cute minimalism is all about

This smooth and glistening without being over-the-top-greasy-look is whipping things up, stylishly. Glazed donut nails are like their name and resemble a delicious, freshly glazed donut. Judging by the likes it’s got, this is the hue you may want sport now – whether to the workplace or a day out. Just go with basic pastel pink or add a variation with darker strawberry pink or a touch of lavender. Or simply frame the nails with stick-on stones, if you are heading to a party.

DIY glazed donut nails at home

You can get the viral look in five easy steps. Here’s how…

Step 1: Clean and buff nails
To start, clear the nails with a remover to remove any remnants of older polish or surface particles. Trim and file them into the shape you like.

Step 2: Use a base coat for better shelf life
This is important as a base coat protects the nail polish from touching the nails and helps the look last longer.

Step 3: Apply the white polish
For that creamy appeal, apply a layer of white or light pink polish.

Step 4: Time for some shine
To add shimmer to this, apply a single coat of a shimmery shade on top.

Step 5: Finish with a top coat
Seal in the look by painting a translucent top coat that won’t let the polish chip away easily. Allow to dry and you’re set!