You are $75 away from free shipping
$
$0
This Is Why Our Lash Serum Is a Must
AGE PERFECT MAKEUP Radiant Serum Foundation with SPF 50
UNBELIEVA-BROW Longwear Waterproof Brow Gel
Your Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Skin Care Routine Schedule
AGE PERFECT® Rosy Tone Fragrance Free Face Moisturizer
REVITALIFT DERM INTENSIVES 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Should You Wash Your Hair Before You Color It?
COLORISTA Semi-Permanent Hair Color
MAGIC ROOT Precision Pen
Our 21 Best Hair Care Tips For Every Hair Type
EVERPURE Brass Toning Purple Sulfate Free Shampoo
ELVIVE Color Vibrancy Rapid Reviver Deep Conditioner
The Best Bangs for Every Face Shape and Hair Type
ADVANCED HAIRSTYLE AIR DRY IT Wave Swept Spray
ELNETT SATIN HAIRSPRAY Extra Strong Hold
Virtual Try-On
Find your next look
Haircolor Meets Makeup
Match your Brow and Hair Color Shade
WOMEN OF WORTH
Honoring extraordinary women who selflessly volunteer
Discover
Learn about the science behind skin care
Checkout our weekly live broadcast with tips from our experts
Find the perfect gift from our carefully curated selection of top beauty favorites
Browse your saved items
Sorry, you must log in to save an item.
There’s nothing quite like bold, bright nail polish, but sometimes a timeless, neutral manicure is the way to go. If you’re a fan of the latter, you’re sure to fall in love with the latest nail trend: milky nails. Milky white nails have been popping up on our Instagram and Pinterest feeds, and we’re just a little bit obsessed. The trend doesn’t just involve painting your nails in a coat of white polish—there’s more to it than that! While it isn’t as simple as a single coat of polish, we promise it’s up there on the list of simple yet stylish manicure ideas. Below, learn exactly what the milky nail trend is and how to DIY it with milky white nail polish.
This nail trend has been seen on our favorite celebrities and all over social media as of late, and for a good reason. Milky nails meet in the middle of opaque, white polish and a sheer white mani. The result? A beautiful, semi-opaque white nail look that, as you can probably guess, mimics the appearance of milk. There are different variations of the trend, but you’ll find long, acrylic nails paired with notes of off-white and nude tones at the top of your Google search. In love already? We certainly are. If you want to give the trend a try for yourself, you can create an at-home version with our step-by-step instructions.
Ready to DIY your milky white nail look? Here’s what to do.
What you’ll need:
Clear press-on nails
Nail glue
Nude nail polish
White nail polish
Makeup sponge
Cotton swab
Nail polish remover
Top coat
Get the look:
To begin, use a bit of nail polish remover to ensure you’re starting with a clean, bare surface. Then, use nail glue to apply clear, acrylic fake nails. Clear acrylics will help you achieve that slightly sheer effect that’s synonymous with milky nails.
While this isn’t a necessary step, you’ll find that most milky nails feature a beautiful coffin shape. This nail shape is filed straight-across, but curves slightly inward as you near the tip.
Next, apply one thin coat of nude nail polish to each of your nails. This is where things get a bit more complicated. To create your milky nail look at home, you’ll want to use an ombré nail technique. To do this, apply your nude nail polish to the edge of a makeup sponge and white nail polish just below it. Then, press the edge of the sponge onto your dry, nude nail just slightly away from the cuticle. The result should be a gradient effect transitioning from nude to white.
Using a clean makeup sponge, apply white polish on the sponge and press it at the end of your nail. The goal is to have a more opaque, white look at the tip of your nail and a sheer, nude shade toward the cuticle.
After your nail polish has dried, you’ll likely be left with white nail polish on the sides of your fingers from using the makeup sponge. Luckily, there is a quick fix. Dip a cotton swab in nail polish remover, and carefully remove any polish on your skin or cuticles for a clean, precise manicure.
You don’t want your milky nails to chip prematurely, do you? To help your DIY manicure last, smooth on a clear top coat. To go with the sheer, milky look, use one that has a high-shine finish.
The manicure step you should never skip? Moisturizing your hands and nails. Trust us, you don’t want dry cuticles ruining your mani. Apply the L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Hydra Nutrition Manuka Honey All Over Balm - Face, Neck, Chest and Hands as your finishing touch.
Next up: We mentioned nail shapes, but coffin nails aren’t your only option. In case you’re curious, here’s How to Choose the Right Nail Shape.
Sign up for the latest beauty news, product samples and coupons
This sign up is for U.S. consumers. By signing up, I agree to receive emails from L'Oreal Paris and other L'Oreal brands and programs. Click to read our Privacy Policy & Terms and Conditions. Non-US consumers should visit the country website serving their region.*Required information
Thank You
Now you’ll be the first to hear about our latest beauty news, product samples and coupons and so much more. You’ll hear from us soon.