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Milky White Nails Are The Summer Trend You Need to Try

From iced-out manis to cloud core and strawberry milk nails, this versatile trend has something for everyone.

Milky White Nails Are The Summer Trend You Need to Try

This summer, milky nails are taking over as THE must-have minimalist look. Think sheer, dreamy layers of soft white polish that build up just right—like cloud nine for your fingertips. Whether you're beach-bound or brunch-ready, this look complements every vibe and mood. Versatile, customizable, and the ultimate clean girl aesthetic. Spoiler alert: it’s not going anywhere anytime soon!

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Dive into our guide for mastering the perfect milky mani

Ready to hop on one of the biggest summer nail trends?

Dive into our guide for mastering the perfect milky mani. 

How to Get Milky Nails:

Here’s the best part about milky nails—they’re SO easy to make your own!

Step 1: Pick Your Opacity

Here’s the best part about milky nails—they’re SO easy to make your own!

Want a sheer, cloud-like look? Swipe on a single layer of soft white like Funny Bunny® for that perfect peekaboo effect that lets your natural nail shine through. Or, go alllll in with a bright, icy white like Strong as Shell—because nothing says cool like a crisp mani on a hot summer day. 

Not here for basic? We get it.

Step 2: Add Some Color

Not here for basic? We get it.

Thankfully, the milky nail trend has sooo many colorful friends:

Pour on a creamy nude like My Vampire is Buff for cozy oat milk-inspired nails.

Craving a natural look that enhances your skin tone?

Pour on a creamy nude like My Vampire is Buff for cozy oat milk-inspired nails.

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Think strawberry milkshake—blended up with a layer of sweet, soft pink

Playful color more your thing? The strawberry milk nails trend is for you.

Think strawberry milkshake—blended up with a layer of sweet, soft pink like Let’s Be Friends! or Mimosas for Mr. & Mrs.

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It’s yours with a creamy light blue like Raindrop Expectations from Nature Strong

Or chill out with blueberry milk nails—beachy, fresh, and effortless.

It’s yours with a creamy light blue like Raindrop Expectations from Nature Strong. 

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Milky nails are gorgeous solo, but why stop there?

Step 3: Customize It!  

Milky nails are gorgeous solo, but why stop there? Use your milky base as the canvas for some next-level nail art.

Want to keep it classic? Try a subtle french tip using a more opaque, crisp white like Alpine Snow®. Need a chic wedding mani? Throw on some chrome for a luxe, sophisticated twist. Feeling extra? Layer on some bling and watch your mani go from soft to shiiiiiiny. Whatever your vibe, milky nails are the ultimate summer statement.

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Find your most flattering personal shade of nude

Select the right angles for your nails

Turn heads with reds or look pretty in pink

Pretty, clean, and refreshingly muted

Locks on like gel and unlocks like lacquer

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