Every summer the white manicure finds its way back to the top of the beauty agenda—a simple choice that looks flattering against even the lightest of summer tans. It’s a classic holiday nail color, but playing with a twist on straightforward white polish can keep things feeling extra fresh. Enter coconut-milk nails, the internet’s new nickname for a wash of sheer white.
Sheer manicures have become extremely popular with the A-list over the past few years. Take Hailey Bieber’s internet-breaking glazed-doughnut manicure, Gemma Chan’s glossy chiffon set, or Selena Gomez’s soap nails. “Celebrities are constantly photographed in different outfits and campaigns and at events, so a clean, sheer manicure works with everything,” manicurist Michelle Class previously told Vogue. The finished look is simultaneously timeless and camera-ready.
A satin-like finish defines coconut-milk nails: These aren’t solid white nails, but shimmer is not the goal either. When it comes to shape, keep things practical: Short and rounded or medium and almond shaped will do the trick.
Coconut-milk nails are just one entry on a long list of summer-ready neutrals—so which is your pick?
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