Hailey Bieber’s ‘Glazed Donut’ gel nails have taken the world by storm, and it’s easy to see why. So much so, this nail trend shows no signs of slowing down, and why would it? The result is absolutely gorgeous and surprisingly easy to mimic with the right products.
We’ve been working hard at Gelous to find the winning combination to recreate this iconic look and we've found two - one using entirely Gel Nail Polish, and another that incorporates Chrome Powder for an extra sweet finish. Super easy to create, these manicures will have you obsessed. Read on to learn how you can recreate them!
How to Create Glazed Donut Nails Using Gel Nail Polish
Gel Nail Polish colours needed
To start with, lets break down the products you’ll need and why.
- Pink Rubber Base Coat: The Pink Rubber Base Coat adds the first layer of pink that is present in the manicure. Rubber Base Coat is also amazing smoothing, strengthening and thickening flaky, brittle, thin or splitting nails. It has has enhanced rubber-like qualities that allow your nails to flex without breaking.
- Pink Builder Gel: The Pink Builder Gel not only adds strength, but it also reinforces the pink undertones in this gel manicure. Builder Gel is harder and thicker than our other Gel Nail Polishes, so will decrease nail flexibility and bending, helping your Gel Nail Polish last longer.
- Swan Lake Gel Nail Polish: This milky-white, semi-opaque shade creates the see through, white effect on the nails.
- Snow Place Like Home Gel Nail Polish: This semi-opaque shimmer with a white base gives more coverage, while adding that all-important white chrome effect.
- Top Coat: This finishes off your gel manicure and adds that extra shine to top off your flawless Hailey Bieber manicure.
Prepping your nails
Now you know what products you’ll need to create this gel manicure, let's talk preparation of the nails. If you’re wanting it to look exactly like Hailey's, you’ll need to shape your nails into an almond shape if they are long enough. To do this use a nail clipper to cut the sides of your nails, then file each side towards the middle using the fine side of the Gelous Nail File. Make sure you’re not filing too much on one side and that the sides are even. Next, softly buff the nail bed with the fine side Nail File to create an even, matte surface for the Pink Rubber Base Coat layer to adhere to. Make sure to take care and buff as close to the cuticles and sides as possible prevent any premature lifting from happening. Wipe your nails down with a Lint Free Wipe soaked in Nail Polish Remover, then brush on our Nail Primer. This will dehydrate the nail bed and clear off any natural oils and moisture from hands and cuticles create. This is a vital step in all gel manicures, as any dust or oils left behind on the nails can negatively impact the way your gel manicure applies and lasts.
Applying your Gel Nail Polish
Now let's get down to the exciting part, the Gel Nail Polish application! When applying all your coats, always cap the free edge of the nail and leave a small gap between the Gel Nail Polish and your cuticle. Aim to avoid getting any Gel Nail Polish on your skin or cuticle, however if you do, remove it with an Orangewood Cuticle Stick before curing. Your Base Coat and Colour Coat should remain a little sticky after curing, so that when you apply the following layer it sticks to the layer below.
- Start out by applying a thin layer of Pink Rubber Base Coat, curing for 60 seconds under the UV/LED Gel Nail Lamp.
- Then add 1-2 coats of Pink Builder Gel on top to get that natural pink tinged base and cure after each coat. Thin coats of Builder Gel are vital, as it is a thick, hard gel that if it is applied poorly can look bulky and flood your nail bed.
- Now it’s time for Swan Lake Gel Nail Polish, which creates that perfect semi-opaque white. Apply a 1-2 thin coats, then cure for 60 seconds after each coat.
- Following this, apply a thin coat of Snow Place Like Home Gel Nail Polish to give your nails a pearlescent white sheen that makes the nails look ethereal and glazed-donut-like. Cure each coat of this for 60 seconds.
- The last step is to apply our Top Coat and cure for 60 seconds to finish your gel manicure. Use the standard Top Coat or Clear Rubber Top Coat - either will work just great!
How to Create Glazed Donut Nails Using Chrome Powder
Chrome Powder & Gel Nail Polish colours needed
For this gel manicure to be pulled off flawlessly, we've outlined what you'll need and why.
- Clear Rubber Base Coat: Keeping your base clear for this look is key for achieving a true Glazed Donut-inspired finish. This lets your natural nail subtly peek through the gorgeous white-tinged glaze for a stunning result. Rubber Base Coat is also amazing for smoothing, strengthening and thickening flaky, brittle, thin or splitting nails. It's enhanced rubber-like qualities allow your nails to flex without breaking.
- Clear Builder Gel: This further enhances the natural undertone of your nails while adding thickness and strength. Builder Gel is harder and thicker than our other Gel Nail Polishes, so will decrease nail flexibility and bending, helping your Gel Nail Polish to last longer.
- Swan Lake Gel Nail Polish: A beautiful milky-white, semi-opaque shade that creates the chic semi-transparent, white effect on the nails.
- Ice Age Aurora Chrome Powder: This radiant Chrome Powder is essential for achieving that all-important glazed finish. Its cool, silvery-white tones bring the perfect depth and shine to your gel manicure to bring Hailey’s iconic look to life.
- Top Coat: This finishes off your gel manicure and adds that extra shine to top off your flawless Hailey Bieber manicure.
Get the look for less with our Sugar Glazed Polish & Chrome Pack. Bundling together Swan Lake and Ice Age Aurora Chrome Powder with the option to add Clear Builder Gel, this delectable set promises a gorgeous glazed finish in a flash.
Prepping your nails
Similar to the above, if you’re wanting your mani to look just like Hailey's, you’ll need to file your nails into an almond shape if they are long enough. To do this use a nail clipper to cut the sides of your nails, then file each side towards the middle using the fine side of the Gelous Nail File. Make sure you’re not filing too much on one side and that the sides are even. Next, softly buff the nail bed with the fine side Nail File to create an even, matte surface for the Clear Rubber Base Coat layer to adhere to. Make sure to take care and buff as close to the cuticles and sides as possible prevent any premature lifting from happening. Wipe your nails down with a Lint Free Wipe soaked in Nail Polish Remover, then brush on our Nail Primer. This will dehydrate the nail bed and clear off any natural oils and moisture from hands and cuticles create. This is a vital step in all gel manicures, as any dust or oils left behind on the nails can negatively impact the way your gel manicure applies and lasts.
Applying your Chrome Powder & Gel Nail Polish
We're breaking this gel manicure down step-by-step. When applying all your coats, always cap the free edge of the nail and leave a small gap between the Gel Nail Polish and your cuticle. Aim to avoid getting any Gel Nail Polish on your skin or cuticle, however if you do, remove it with an Orangewood Cuticle Stick before curing. Your Base Coat and Colour Coat should remain a little sticky after curing, so that when you apply the following layer it sticks to the layer below.
- Begin your gel manicure with a thin layer of Clear Rubber Base Coat, curing for 60 seconds under your UV/LED Gel Nail Lamp.
- Apply 1-2 coats of Clear Builder Gel to create a beautiful understated base that allows your natural nail to shine through, curing for 60 seconds after each coat. With Builder Gel, it is crucial to apply thin coats, as this is a thick, hard polish that can easily look bulky and flood your nail bed if applied poorly.
- Following this, apply 1 thin coat of the sweet, creamy-toned Swan Lake Gel Nail Polish and cure for 60 seconds.
- Apply our regular Top Coat and cure for 60 seconds.
- Next, apply Nail Polish Remover to a Lint Free Wipe and fully wipe down the cured Top Coat.
- Smoothly rub on a layer of Ice Age Aurora Chrome Powder.
- Apply Nail Polish Remover to a Lint Free Wipe and gently rub the Chrome Powder off your nails until you’ve reached the desired intensity. This will make the chrome look slightly more pearly with the natural nail peeking through.
- The final step, finish your mani by applying our regular Top Coat and cure for 60 seconds.
LOOKING FOR A TUTORIAL?
To recreate our Glazed Donut gel nail art, watch our Youtube tutorial here.
