Milky nails are the epitome of simple elegance. With their delicate, semi-transparent white tone, they look like porcelain—fresh, well-groomed, and absolutely on-trend. Whether for everyday wear, business, weddings, or the "clean-girl" look, milky nails are always a good fit.

What are milky nails?

• A semi-transparent, milky look – usually in white or soft nude

• The effect: not opaque , but slightly translucent, almost “glassy”

• Ideal for naturally groomed nails , without strong design

Recommended emmi®NAIL products

• Rubber Base Gel Milky – the perfect base with a milky finish

• Soft White Gel – for a clearer, yet natural white

• Cover Gel Light Rosé – for a touch of warmth in your look

• Sealing Gel High-Gloss – for the perfect shine

• Nail oil for care – e.g. peach or almond

Tip: Combine with French or nail art for subtle highlights

Instructions: Milky Nails – The clean look to copy

What you need:

• Emmi-Nail Rubber Base Gel Milky or Soft White Gel

• (Optional) Emmi-Nail Cover Gel Light Rosé for more warmth

• Sealing Gel High-Gloss

• UV/LED lamp

• File, buffer, cleaner, nail oil

Step-by-step instructions

1.) Preparation

• File nails, push back cuticles.

• Mattify the nail plate with a buffer and degrease with cleaner.

2.) Apply Rubber Base

• Apply a thin layer of Rubber Base Gel Milky .

• Allow to cure for 120 seconds .

• For more coverage, optionally apply a second coat and cure again.

3.) ( Optional) Rosé touch

• If you like it a little warmer: apply a touch of Cover Light Rosé Gel to the nail bed and blend it forward.

• Curing.

4.) Seal

• Apply a coat of High Gloss Sealer .

• Cure for 60 seconds , remove the condensation layer if necessary.

5.) Care

Massage in nail oil for the typical well-groomed “clean look”.

Pro tips:

• For extra shine, rub in the sealing gel with chrome pigment → Glazed Milky Nails!

• Milky nails are ideal as a base for French, stickers or baby boomers .

• The look is particularly elegant with short nails .

Milky Nails – Why this look is so popular

The effect makes the difference:

• Not opaque , but slightly transparent → looks natural & cared for

• The milky tone flatters every skin color

• The perfect balance of restraint and glamour

Combining Milky Nails – Styling Ideas

• French Tips: Milky Base + fine white tip → modern & classy

• Baby Boomer: blended with soft pink for smooth transitions

• Aura Nails: with airbrush over milky base for subtle color gradients

• Chrome Finish: milky + Chrome Powder = Glazed Milky Nails

• Minimal Nail Art: Gold foils, pearls or small stickers on a milky background

Business tips for studio & shop

• Perfect entry-level look for new customers – stylish but uncomplicated
• Ideal as "Bridal Nails" – delicate, elegant, combinable with lace or flowers
• Works great as an up-selling basis → e.g. with French, glitter or stickers

Content ideas for your channels:

• “3 reasons why milky nails always work”

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• “The perfect look for brides, minimalists & natural beauties”

• Tutorial: “How to style milky nails with a chrome finish”