Hailey Bieber showcasing a new bold summer nail color and thong sandals.
Retiring the Glazed Doughnut
Hailey Bieber is officially changing her signature summer nail shade. The beauty mogul stepped out in New York City with a solid cornflower blue manicure, marking a sharp departure from the sparkling “glazed doughnut” aesthetic she championed for years.
A collage of celebrity style moments from recent summer events.
On Sunday, Bieber attended an exclusive 2026 World Cup Final after-party hosted by Skylrk. Following the match at MetLife Stadium, she arrived alongside her husband, Justin Bieber.
Hailey Bieber pairing thong kitten heel sandals with a burgundy lace slipdress.
She paired her bold new nails with a burgundy lace slipdress, a long bob, oval sunglasses, and thong sandals. The rich cornflower color stood out starkly against the deep hues of her dress as she walked through the city.
A Shift to Solid Hues
Bieber isn’t the only celebrity rewriting the rules for a summer nail look. While milky pinks and chrome nudes dominated previous seasons, bolder shades like tomato red, plum, midnight blue, and inky black are taking over.
Kylie Jenner showcasing a striking red manicure at the 2026 World Cup Final.
Minimalism hasn’t entirely vanished. Beauty insiders are still embracing the translucent “no-mani mani” or “soap nails”—a pale pink and pearly white style popularized last year by Tom Bachik, manicurist to Selena Gomez.
Selena Gomez wearing minimalist black mules in SoHo.
A close-up view of peep-toe mules worn by Selena Gomez.
Stephanie Stone, celebrity nail artist for Sally Hansen, still sees value in the understated approach. “Right now, I’m loving sheer, ultra-glossy manicures,” Stone noted in June. “They feel soft, polished and timeless, which is exactly why they’re such a natural fit for wedding season and summer in general.”
Bieber’s Track Record of Beauty Risks
Bieber frequently balances her daring beauty choices with a modest fashion uniform, often favoring black capris and leather jackets or simple jeans and a baby T-shirt. Her recent nail history proves she is moving past standard neutrals.
Last December, she tapped her longtime manicurist Zola Ganzorigt—who also works with Sabrina Carpenter and Kylie Jenner—for a striking leopard-print set.
By the 68th annual Grammy Awards, Bieber took another risk. She walked the red carpet with a complex four-shade manicure utilizing OPI colors: “Barefoot in Barcelona,” “Cliffside Karaoke,” “You Don’t Know Jacques!” and “Big Apple Red.”
After-Party Footwear & Weekend Style
Beyond manicures, the Skylrk after-party served as a showcase for throwback summer footwear. Guests opted for distinctive shoe silhouettes that rivaled Bieber’s thong sandals.
Teyana Taylor arriving in Saint Laurent slingback shoes.
A detailed look at Teyana Taylor’s statement footwear.
Teyana Taylor made headlines over the weekend in multiple striking looks. Beyond the after-party, she brought a suited spin to the Bermuda shorts trend during a separate 72 Hours screening in NYC.
Teyana Taylor wearing a Saint Laurent suit in New York City.
Eniko Hart was also spotted at the Skylrk celebration, elevating her evening look with metallic strappy sandals.
Eniko Hart stepping out in gold strappy sandals for the after-party.
Meanwhile, international fashion moments continued to make waves outside of New York. In Mexico City, Zendaya channeled Audrey Hepburn by debuting a bold micro-bang hairstyle.
Zendaya showing off Audrey Hepburn-inspired micro bangs.
On the business side of the beauty industry, corporate strategy is shifting rapidly. Executive Andrea Galletti recently made headlines as Satinine prepares to accelerate its global distribution and product expansion.
Andrea Galletti navigating new distribution strategies for Satinine.
