Nails
Jun 1, 2023

Our Glazed Doughnut Nail Obsession Is Still Going Strong—19 Designs To Try Next

by Eleanor Vousden

It's true—our love for glazed nails trend isn't going anywhere. While the chrome powder effect is nothing new, the technique really took off last year when Hailey Bieber's manicurist, Zola Ganzorigt, brought it into the forefront of our social feeds when she used OPI's Funny Bunny on Bieber's nails before buffing over a pearlescent chrome powder (OPI's Tin Can Man chrome powder, in case you were wondering. However, it's only available to buy for professional nail technicians). And so the doughnut glazed mani was born, TikTok went wild for it and many of us promptly hot-footed it to our nail salon to request look for ourselves.

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Celebrity manicurist, Zola Ganzorigt, brought the glazed doughnut nail trend into the spotlight last year when she did Hailey Bieber's nails.

Glazed doughnut nails: Chrome powder French tips

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@harrietwestmoreland

Chrome French tips? So chic.

Glazed doughnut nails: Lilac chrome powder nails

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@nailsbyzola

This lavender twist is so dreamy.

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@nailsbyzola

I'm seeing more and more citrus-glazed nail designs lately.

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This lavender ombre is perfect if you want just a touch of colour with your glazed doughnut mani.

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@betina_goldstein

Red and chrome powder is an unexpected yet chic twist on the neutral glazed doughnut manicure.

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@nailartbyqueenie

Chrome powder makes your standard French manicure extra glossy.

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@nailartbyqueenie

Pink looks so pretty paired with the chrome powder effect.

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@nailartbyqueenie

As if the glazed nail trend couldn't get anymore dewy, celebrity manicurist Queenie Nguyen added dew-droplets for a 3D effect.

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There are so many chrome powders to choose from but this iridescent pink one adds a little something extra to a plain French manicure.

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@nailartbyqueenie

Lavender French tips and iridescent chrome powder? It's a whole vibe.

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@nailartbyqueenie

Aura nails (think ombre nails, but from the centre of the nail outwards) have been cropping up everywhere lately, and I particularly love the look paired with the glossy chrome powder.