Looks like Hailey Bieber is swapping donuts for cookies — at least in the manicure sense. He took his ultra-viral and now-iconic”Glitter Donut” Manicure And put a holiday-specific spin on it, introducing a new look that has since been coined “sugar cookie” nails. They’re basically white or neutral-toned nails with a frosting-like shine.
Of course, these so-called “sugar cookie” nails aren’t all that different from her signature mani. The only real deviation is that she wanted to replace the chrome finish with a shiny finish. Still, it’s as beautiful as ever, and by giving it a fun and festive name, it keeps it top of mind for our next manicure. Plus, if you do like Bieber, you can match your shiny mani to a bright color using Rhodes glazing milk ($30) and peptide glazing fluid ($30). We love the perfect glow. Ahead, check out the nail polishes we’ll be using to get “sugar cookie” nails at home.
Get the “Sugar Cookie” Look
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diamond shine top coat
Apply this top coat over any base color to give a glossy shine effect. It’s so beautiful and perfect for the holidays. And I have to say they call it “Diamond Shine” top coat for a reason…the silver glitter makes the nails look iridescent.
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We recommend applying a top coat over this classic white nail polish.
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shiny top coat
Another glossy top coat, this one uses eco-friendly bio-particles to add some shine to any base color. It’s bio-sourced, plant-based, and 100% vegan, so it promises zero harm to sensitive nails.
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Le Vernis Long Wear Nail Color in Ballerina
Even though white or cream are the preferred colors for “sugar cookie” nails, we think they’d look just as cute with a light pink base. In that case, we would use Chanel’s Le Vernis Long Wear Nail Color in Ballerina. This is a classic color.
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Shimmer Nail Highlighter in Mirror Ball
This soft, shiny, multi-tonal white is aptly named “Mirror Ball.” This is the perfect nail polish to use in a frosty and festive “sugar cookie” manicure.
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Nail Lacquer in Coconut Crush
The silver glitter in this nail polish is stunning.
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Frosted Gloss Long Lasting Polish
This transparent nail polish looks as beautiful on its own as it does when compared to other colors.
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Nail Lacquer in Gemini and I
This pale pink polish is scattered with soft white glitter particles.
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Nail art studio special effects in different starlight
If you prefer gold instead of silver glitter, reach for this Essie nail polish.
If press-on nails are more your speed, we recommend these stunning champagne shimmer nails from Chillhouse. They come complete with delicate nail gems.
Or, choose this high-shine press-on. This color reminds us of caramelized sugar.
