Milky white nails have officially earned the status of a timeless trend. There were a lot of spin-offs milk bath nail trend (see lavender milk, blueberry milk, strawberry milk), but OG white milky manicure never goes out of style.
What are milky white nails?
The key to a great milky manicure is striking a balance between opaque and clean. A solid white manicure can look edgy, and a simple sheer coat can seem too understated. The milky nail look combines the best of both worlds: it's creamy, translucent effect it looks super chic and sophisticated without being too bold.
How to Wear Milky White Nails
If you want a clean and elegant manicure, a white base tone is always a good choice. It's versatile and sophisticated, suiting any skin tone. Milk bath nails also go with almost any nail shape. While we often see them on almond tips, this look works just as well on short natural nails— maximizing the manicure mentality of “your nails, but better.”
When ordering this trendy look from the salon, be prepared for the same question you'll be asked at a coffee shop: “What kind of milk?” You can make your milky nails look very creamy with bright shades; snow white; or almond shade. You can even add a seasonal touch or accent, like chrome dust or a touch of gold. There are endless variations of the milky white nail phenomenon, and we've rounded up all the best looks for you to choose from.
Keep scrolling to find the best milky white nail ideas and get ready to screenshot your next appointment.
Grace McCarthy is the magazine's assistant beauty editor. Glamor.
