Milky Nails Are One of Our Favorite New Manicure Trends — Here's How to Re-Create Them
Over this past year, we've become highly proficient at doing our own nails, and we're starting to feel ready to experiment with trends and new hues. Well, we're in luck, because we've been seeing milky nails everywhere, and they're super easy to re-create at home, even if you're a beginner. The trend is a semisheer white manicure that looks sort of, well, milky. It is sophisticated and goes with everything, and pretty much anyone can do it.
If you're interested in re-creating the trend, try using these 12 polishes. Whether you're looking for something with a little sparkle or something that's nontoxic, we've got you covered. Keep reading to shop our selections.
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Olive & June Stellar
This gorgeous Olive & June Stellar ($8) polish has a hint of sparkle that we love.
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Essie Gel Couture in Pre Show Jitters
This Essie Gel Couture in Pre Show Jitters ($12) is super long lasting, which is great.
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Olive & June BEB
This Olive & June BEB ($8) is a sheer white, but painting two or three coats gives that semisheer, milky vibe.
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Sundays No. 43: Soft White
We're loving the look of this nontoxic Sundays No. 43: Soft White ($18).
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Essie Neutrals Nail Polish in Marshmallow
This Essie Neutrals Nail Polish in Marshmallow ($9) is a classic.
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Dazzle Dry Purity
This Dazzle Dry Purity ($18) is super long lasting, so you can go weeks without switching your polish.
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Olive & June Cosmic
Add a little sparkle to your look with this Olive & June Cosmic ($8) shade.
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OPI Nail Lacquer Nail Polish in Funny Bunny
You'll reach for this OPI Nail Lacquer Nail Polish in Funny Bunny ($11) over and over again.
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Essie Limited Edition Spring 2021 Collection in Get Oasis
This Essie Limited Edition Spring 2021 Collection in Get Oasis ($9) has a hint of sparkle, which we love.
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Tenoverten Nail Polish in Washington
This Tenoverten Nail Polish in Washington ($12) is the perfect milky white.