The milk-inspired nail trends to try this season
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- Becci Vallis
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Earthy oat, creamy cashew or freshly cut coconut, this season’s nails echo our favourite milks. Suitable for all skin types and dietary requirements
If you’ve let your nails fall into rack and ruin over the past few months, raise your badly manicured hand. While we can all be forgiven for prioritizing our dehydrated winter skin, there’s no doubt that our nails have also faced the daily wear and tear of the cold temperature.
Instead of shoving your hands into your coat pockets or hoping that nobody in the office will notice, take a look at our round-up of this season’s milk-inspired polish and give your nails some much needed TLC.
Whether you’re a full fat dairy drinker or plant-based lover, the Stylist beauty team has found a shade to quench your thirst.
Flat white
Ciaté London Gelology in Pretty in Putty
Ciaté London, £12
Caffe crema
Kure Bazaar Nail Polish in Absolutely Nude
John & Ginger, £14
Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paint in Cotton
Boots, £3.99
Pour over
OPI Nail Lacquer in Be There in a Prosecco
Sally Beauty, £13.50
& Other Stories Mlle Fauve Nail Polish
& Other Stories, £8
Essie Nail Care Matte About You Nail Polish Top Coat
Look Fantastic, £8.99
Choc block
Ciaté London Gelology in Pretty in Putty
Debenhams, £12
Barry M Coconut Infusion Gel Paint in Tiki Hut
Superdrug, £4.99
Milk float
OPI Nail Lacquer in Alpine Snow
OPI, £13.50
Walnut whip
Mavala Nail Colour in Agadir
Nail Polish Direct, £5.20
Essie Gel Couture in Walk the Hemline
Boots, £7.99
Double dip
Rimmel London 60 Seconds Super Shine in Sand and Deliver
Rimmel, £2.99
Orly Breathable in Rehab
Orly Beauty, £12.75
Biscuit base
Sally Hansen Colour Therapy Nail Polish in Well Well Well
Superdrug, £8.99
No7 Stay Perfect Nail Colour in So Simple
Boots, £6
Photographer: David Marquez for Stylist / Nail artist: Metta Francis