Hailey Bieber may not have invented the pearl manicure, which has since been dubbed “glazed donut nails,” but there’s no denying she started a trend that’s still going mighty over a year later. Perfect for both everyday exploit and formal events (Bieber was the first to debut a dessert-inspired manicure by nail stylist Zola Ganzorigt finally at the Met Gala) glazed donut nails are also totally DIY genial.
While there are many ways to achieve donut-shaped glazed nails – in the salon, at home, using regular nail polish or gels – Butter London’s latest launch, an iridescent nail polish called Cheeky Lassiemakes it incredibly basic (and inexpensive) to achieve a glazed donut look with just one polish.
Sassy Lassie from Butter London the shade is a lucid pearl color that can be used alone or as a top coat to achieve a glazed donut effect without the messy chrome powder. Although it is not a true hybrid polish (meaning it does not require an LED lamp), the polish still creates a gel effect thanks to the brand’s patented Shock Resistant Technology, which provides a high-gloss finish that is chip- and fade-resistant for up to 10 days.
If you’re particular about the ingredients in your beauty products, you’ll be joyful to know that the nail polish is vegan, cruelty-free, and free from 10 potentially harmful or irritating ingredients, including formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate, and toluene.
You can wear it Cheeky Lassie however you choose, Butter London recommends applying a base coat first. Once the base coat has dried, you can apply one or two coats of Sassy Lassie, depending on how foggy your polish is you prefer, but you can also apply a coat of Sassy Lassie over a lighter color if you wish. For best results, once the nail polish has dried, enhance its glossy finish and seal the color with a slim layer of Hardwear Shine UV Top Coat by Butter London or another top coat of your choice.
