Nail trends move quickly. This year alone, we’ve seen the micro French manicure, Japanese blooming gel, and extremely pink nail art take off. Next in the spotlight? Hailey Bieber’s timeless manicure, seen on the Vanity Fair 2026 Oscar Party red carpet.
Bieber wore a custom leopard-print Armani Privé gown for the event. While she often favors imaginative nail art, her beauty look that evening was more understated: a classic red manicure. It was done by her regular manicurist, Zola Ganzorigt, who collaborated with Bieber on the iconic glazed donut manicure in 2022. For this occasion, Ganzorigt mixed a custom blend of OPI polishes—combining Big Apple Red, Endless Sun-ner, and Espresso Your Inner Self—to create what she calls a “rusty red” shade.
Red is arguably the most iconic manicure color of all time. It has been favored by beauty icons like Marilyn Monroe, and more recently by Selena Gomez and Kylie Jenner, because there’s truly a shade for every skin tone and style. If Bieber’s bold rusty red isn’t for you, consider a deep Bordeaux or an edgy brick red. And if you’re looking for something new, there’s always the viral red nail theory to experiment with.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of FAQs about Hailey Biebers viral glazed donut nails the timeless look bringing back classic French and Japanese manicures
Basics Definition
Q What exactly are glazed donut nails
A Its a manicure trend popularized by Hailey Bieber featuring a sheer milky pink or nude base with a highshine chrome powder finish The result is a glossy pearlescent look that resembles the shiny glaze on a donut
Q How is this different from a French manicure
A A classic French manicure has a white tip on a natural nail bed The glazed donut look is an allover sheer color with a metallic shine no white tips involved
Q Is this the same as a Japanese gel manicure
A Its similar in philosophy Japanese manicures are known for their ultranatural sheer bases and impeccable shine The glazed donut look is a specific viral take on that your nails but better aesthetic with extra chrome sparkle
Q Do I need to use a specific color
A The key is a sheer pale pink or beige nude The magic is really in the chrome powder applied over it
Process Application
Q How do I get this manicure done at a salon
A Ask for 1 A sheer pink gel polish base 2 A nowipe top coat 3 A silver or pearl chrome powder buffed on while the top coat is still tacky and 4 A final sealing top coat
Q Can I do glazed donut nails at home
A Yes with the right products Youll need a sheer polish a gel top coat and UV lamp and a chrome powder kit You can find buffon chrome powders for regular polish but the effect may not last as long
Q Is it a gel or regular polish manicure
A Its almost always done with gel polish Gel provides the perfect smooth hard base for the chrome powder to adhere to and creates the longestlasting shiniest result
Benefits Appeal
Q Why is this look so popular
A It