Hailey Bieber and Zoë Kravitz Are Loving This Low-Maintenance Nail Trend for Fall

Last night’s CFDA Awards brought all of fashion’s coolest people together. With glitzy designer dresses and a star-studded carpet, the event boasted a guest list with A-listers like Kim Kardashian, Demi Moore, Megan Thee Stallion, and more, at the Museum of Natural History in New York City. But amid the luxe labels and prestigious awards, one beauty trend was the common denominator taking over the carpet: glassy nails.In a sea of fall nail colors like earthy greens and moody burgundies, glassy manicures offer a welcome break from bolder polishes. Celebrity beauty muses like Hailey Bieber, Zoë Kravitz, and more were spotted rocking the barely-there manicure. And the best part of all? The sheer, glossy finish goes with just about everything, making it an easy look to wear all season (or year) long, no matter what you're wearing.Dimitrios Kambouris//Getty ImagesDimitrios Kambouris//Getty ImagesHow to achieve glass nailsThis sheer manicure is so easy to DIY, and it’s also super low-maintenance. As it starts to grow out, unlike a bright or deep hue, you can barely tell where the new growth begins.Start by grooming and shaping your nails for a clean base. Trim any loose cuticles, buff away uneven texture, and file them into your desired shape. Whether you like your fingertips short and round, or long and almond, this fresh finish looks good on any length (as showcased by the chic celebrities who have been rocking many versions of the look lately).Once your canvas is prepped and clean, choose your glass polish. You can lean a little milkier and pinker with a shade like Essie’s Skinny Dip, or opt for a nourishing formula like Manucurist’s Active Bright. Or, go for a completely shiny finish with a clear coat of OPI’s Start to Finish. For a more translucent look, use just one coat of your desired polish, and for more opaque finishes, two layers should do the trick.Glass nails inspirationTaylor Hill//Getty ImagesTaylor Hill//Getty ImagesAdela Loconte//Getty ImagesAdela Loconte//Getty ImagesTaylor Hill//Getty ImagesTaylor Hill//Getty ImagesDimitrios Kambouris//Getty ImagesDimitrios Kambouris//Getty ImagesJasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.