Lavender Milky Nails: The Manicure of the Moment
If you are looking for the ultimate manicure trend this May, look no further than lavender milky nails. This dreamy, neutral look is everywhere — from celebrity hands (Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber are fans) to your favorite tastemakers' TikTok and Instagram grids. The appeal? Lavender milky nails blend the must-have trend of milky nails with a muted swipe of lilac, creating a creamy, barely there purple that is fresh and universally flattering across all skin tones.
Don’t worry — we have rounded up our must-have lavender and lilac shades every nail tech should keep close. From classy gel polishes to strengthening builder gels, our light purple lineup offers clients the freedom to choose both color and product type options to align with their nail goals.
Lavender Milky Nail Gel Colors
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Why Lavender Milky Nails Are Trending
- Versatile and chic: The subtle, translucent finish makes lavender milky nails perfect for any occasion — work, weddings, or brunch.
- Seasonal favorite: Pastels are always big for spring, but this year, lavender is leading the pack, offering a cool alternative to classic nudes and pinks.
- Easy to wear: The soft lilac hue complements all skin tones and pairs beautifully with both spring and summer wardrobes.
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How To Create Milky Lavender Nails
Ready to try this trend yourself? Achieving the look is simple with the right products:
- Apply The GelBottle Inc 2-In-1 Base Coat to clean, prepped nail beds (you can skip the primer; it is built-in. If applying directly to nail plates that are thin and in need of strengthening, start with The GelBottle Inc's Rubber Base Coat. Our Rubber Base is a thicker consistency).
- Pro tip: If your clients' nails are thin and brittle, use Rubber Base for extra strength; your clients will thank you!
- Apply two coats of Fresco by The GelBottle Inc.
- Fresco is a delicate, muted lilac gel polish that delivers soft, understated sophistication and a universal finish.
- Pro tip: We know it is tempting to add that third coat, but two coats is key for this look!
- Finish with one coat of TGB Extreme Shine Top Coat or Mist Top Coat.
- This top coat gives an ultraglossy, scratch-resistant finish that looks salon fresh for weeks. Its nonyellowing, nonwipe formula makes it a top choice in salons and spas.
Result: The perfect milky lavender manicure that is creamy, shiny, and on trend.
Make Milky Pastel Nails With TGB Mist Top Coat
Want to experiment beyond lavender (hello, butter and strawberry milk nails!)? TGB’s Mist Top Coat is a game changer. This semiopaque, milky top coat gel polish transforms any pastel or soft color into a muted, milky masterpiece. It’ is nonwipe, nonyellowing, and scratch-resistant and creates that coveted milky effect over most shades, from baby blue to peach.
Creating milky nails can be a fun twist to a simple manicure, or you can level up with additional designs. Milky nails are the perfect suggestion for your nail clients, especially in the spring and summer, giving them trendy yet timeless nails for any occasion.
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How To Use Mist Top Coat
- Paint your nails with any pastel or soft seasonal color.
- Finish with one coat of Mist Top Coat for a dreamy, milky finish that lasts and protects.
Share Your Milky Manis and Lavender Nails With TGB
Milky nails are having their main character moment, and trust us: You’ll be spotting this chic, creamy look everywhere for the rest of May and well into summer. Whether you are obsessed with the signature lilac or want to play with milky versions of every pastel in your gel collection, this trend is the reason clients are flocking to spas and salons across the United States.
We know you have probably created a trendy, dreamy milky mani or pedi for a client (or yourself). We want to see your creations! Snap a pic and tag us on Instagram @the_gelbottle_inc. Your work could inspire the next big nail obsession, so let’s make this the summer of milky magic!