Cue the record scratch, because we have a beauty trend remix on deck. You've likely seen Hailey Bieber's glazed-doughnut nails [1] by now — you know, the ones that glisten just like a doughnut freshly slathered in melted sugar. After flooding the internet and salons all summer, the model's go-to manicure [2] is now getting combined with another nail trend: french tips [3].
We first caught wind of the mashup when celebrity nail artist Queenie Nguyen [4] posted a video of her topping a client's french manicure with a shiny glazed finish [5], and other nail enthusiasts are now following suit.
"Given how chic the viral glazed-doughnut nail trend is, I wanted to combine it with a timeless french manicure to create a modernised version of french tips [6]," she tells POPSUGAR. "My ultimate goal was to create another wearable look that is subtle and works great for all skin tones and nail lengths." It also suits a variety of nail shapes [7], whether you prefer almond, oval, coffin, or square.
If you want to try the trend yourself, Nguyen is sharing the scoop on how she brought her vision of the glazed-doughnut french manicure to life. Check out the steps ahead, including product recommendations.
How to Create a Glazed-Doughnut French Manicure
- Step 1: Apply a base coat, and then swipe white nail polish along the ends of your nails for the french tips. Nguyen suggests using OPI's Alpine Snow Nail Lacquer [8] (£14) and prefers creating "deep, visible french tips" rather than a micro french [9], but the thickness of each white line is totally up to you.
- Step 2: Wait three to five minutes so the nail polish is almost dry and slightly tacky to the touch. Using a sponge-tip applicator, lightly apply a chrome nail powder all over each nail, being careful not to dent the polish. Nguyen's go-to powder for that mirror-like shine is OPI's Chrome Effects Nail Powder in Tin Man Can [10], which is sold out online at the moment. You could also use the Candy Coat Mermaid Powder Palette [11] (£20) to get the glazed effect.
- Step 3: Apply one thin coat of OPI's Chrome Effects Top Coat [12] to protect the powder layer. Wait five minutes for nails to dry.
- Step 4: Apply an additional top coat — any brand will do — to seal everything in and finish the look.
In case you need additional confirmation that glazed-doughnut french manicures are about to be everywhere, check out photos and videos of people trying out the nail trend [13] ahead.