Milky Nails, The Must-Try Manicure Trend

Summary

• Milky nails are a trend starting to get popular with celebrities and nail enthusiasts
• It has blown up on social media because it is easy to achieve
• Milky nails can be worn for both casual and elegant occasions

 

Milky nails is the manicure trend that is starting to show up in salons and social media. It is a soft and subtle trend representative of the clean-girl beauty movement. Instead of loud and bright nails, the sheer color of milky nails has a certain elegance that makes your nails look effortlessly polished. 

Both celebrities and minimalists are starting to catch on to this trend. Learn about what milky nails are, why they are popular, and how you can get this look. Let’s get into it!

What Are Milky Nails?

Milky nails are exactly what you think they are: nails painted with a sheer, creamy nude polish that resembles milk. The shades typically range from a soft white to a darker nude. The end result is an elegant sheer effect that’s clean and natural. Milky nails are about a natural look that is classy rather than overpowering and bold.

This style can be worn by itself or paired with nail art like chrome tips or gradients. What is nice about milky nails is they are versatile enough for everyday wear but can also fit an elevated look for special occasions. Milky nails can be used on any nail shape or length.

 

Why Milky Nails Are Trending

Milky nails are about the return of minimalist beauty. Social media has flooded the world with images of bold designs, long extensions and bold acrylics. But recently the fashion world has started leaning into natural, elevated aesthetics, which milky nails are perfect for.

There’s a few reasons why everyone is into milky nails:

• They’re timeless: Milky nails go with all outfits and can work for both casual and formal events
• They work for all skin tones: The neutral colors work for the full range of skin tones
• They make your hands look refined: The natural, clean finish gives a healthy, well-groomed look to your nails

Additionally, nail health is trending. The clean-girl beauty movement is all about letting your natural nails breathe as opposed to toxic nail treatments like dip and other manicures. This can also help your nails grow faster. According to the this study, proper nail care contributes not just to appearance but to overall health.

 

How to Get Milky Nails

You don’t need to visit the salon to get milky nails. This understated affect is easy to achieve at home.

What You’ll Need

• A nail file and nail buffer
• A sheer white, nude or neutral pink polish (we recommend this nude polish for milky nails)

DIY Milky Nails in 5 Steps

1. Prep your nails: Start with clean, trimmed, and filed nails. Push back cuticles and gently buff the surface for a smooth finish. The Botanist Complete Manicure Kit has all the tools to prep and apply milky nails
   
   
2. Apply a base coat: This protects your natural nails and helps the polish adhere better.
   
   
3. Layer your polish: Apply 1–3 thin coats of a sheer white or nude polish. Let each coat dry before applying the next to avoid streaks.
   
   
4. Optional—add dimension: For more of a clouded effect, layer a sheer pink or use a jelly polish in between coats of white.
   
   
5. Seal it in: Apply a high-gloss top coat for that signature glassy finish.

The Remedy Nude is an excellent option for milky nails with its elegant sheer finish