According to celebrity nail artist Zola Ganzorigt, the vanilla French manicure has a softer look compared to some of the more extreme, flashy nail trends. In addition to being Madelyn Cline's nail artist, Ganzorigt is the artist credited with creating the viral glazed donut manicure for Hailey Bieber in 2022 and the vanilla French manicure in early 2023. When describing the vanilla French manicure, she told Byrdie, "It's more toned-down and softer compared to traditional white French nails, and it makes it more natural-looking."
The major differences between Cline's glazed vanilla French manicure and a traditional French manicure are the softness of the colors and the glaze on top. Instead of a stark nude and white look like a traditional French manicure, the vanilla glazed addition leads to a softer transition between the nail and the tip, which creates a more playful, fun look that's sure to attract a lot of compliments.
