The Nail Files: All the Milk-Inspired Manicure Designs to Try This Season
Lavender haze nails, blueberry milk nails, latte nails—this season’s recent nail obsessions are all about the right play with color
Every beauty season undeniably calls for new artful flicks of manicure designs. But there is something quite noticeable about recent entries that signifies a minimalist motif. Case in point? Milky nails. Its subtle nature features a creamy based color to mimic the delicious cult-favorite drink—think more of berries, lavender, oat, and latte-inspired hues. The soft feminine palette is definitely having a big moment this month.
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In beautytok, threads such as #milkynails garnered 57.2 million views and counting, with nail artists and enthusiasts sharing their interpretations of the dreamy manicure. Everything about the look is customizable. From one’s choice of polish to the finish and the accents, it’s easy to tweak it to fit any preference. In need of visual inspiration? Take a look at these designs below.
Strawberry milk nails
Fans looking for the manicure version of the popular strawberry makeup need to look no further than this entry. Decoding the work of Betina Goldstein, the celebrity nail artist used a classic lick of sheer blush polish to capture the naturally flushed look. Pro tip: Don’t skip on applying a base and gel top coat to achieve a juicy and glossed finish.
Lavender haze nails
Lavender is the perfect transitional pastel shade that can certainly satisfy one’s cravings for color play. Take this photo as a reference. The nail design is the perfect combination of the summer hue and milky nails, but here, the manicurist completed the look with a swish of a glossy coat. There are a lot of ways to translate the look, but for a playful twist, ask your trusted artist for complementing accents.
Blueberry milk nails
There is something quite special about a creamy and powdery sheer blue polish shade that is simply irresistible, and Sofia Richie-Grange and Dua Lipa would agree. In fact, these personalities were recently spotted with the soft blueberry-hued manicure. It’s an equal balance of playful and chic, the kind of nail design that one can wear for brunch dates and special events.
Oat milk nails
It appears that oat milk isn’t just for coffee anymore as it makes its way to a beauty fan’s fingertips. Not only are they easy to recreate with a flick of off-white or soft beige tones, but they also offer endless possibilities for interpretations. Looking for a new approach to the look? Consider incorporating the color into your French tips.
Latte nails
The latte trend is taking over the nail department, too. Like its makeup counterpart, the color scale harkens back to the rich brown coffee-inspired cream shades. The design is nothing new, that’s for sure, but its resurgence proves that a neutral tone is and will always be a perennial favorite in the manicure world.
Featured Image: MEGA ARCHIVES
Photos: BETINA GOLDSTEIN (via Instagram)
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The Nail Files: All the Milk-Inspired Manicure Designs to Try This Season
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