Coconut Milk Nail Colors Are the New Subtle Summer Mani Trend

Whether it’s in your iced latte or a super-aesthetic pink drink, coconut milk brings that refreshing, summery vibe—and now it’s inspiring one of the season’s prettiest manicure trends. Enter coconut milk nails: a sheer, slightly tropical neutral take on a classic white nail. Think less beige cream than almond milk nails, whiter and more translucent than the original milky nail trend.

Just like the smell of coconut transports you to the white sands and azure waters of a tropical vacation, chic, barely-there coconut milk nails give off a luxe island vibe that’s perfect for the season. With ever-so-slightly cool undertones, this look is poolside-ready but polished enough for the office, fresh and modern while still a wearable neutral. Ready to try the trend? These are the best shades to make coconut milk nails your late-summer go-to.

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ILNP in Coconut Cream ($10)

Inspired by sunlit coconut milk, this shade is like a crisp glaze for your nails, laying down a creamy, clean-looking color that’s buildable and extremely wearable.

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Le Mini Macaron Nail Lacquer in Coconut Yogurt ($10)

Inspired by coconut itself, this translucent shade is perfect for creating the milky look of this trend and has a subtle pink undertone that makes this shade extra wearable.

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Dazzle Dry in Breathe Free ($22)

This sheer shade is inspired by marshmallows, and it makes for a truly plush and buildable white that’s ideal for the coconut milk look.

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Static Nails Liquid Glass Lacquer in Cocoa ($16)

This gorgeous white has just a hint of pink undertones to help create this milky, full-coverage look. Just like coconut milk, it gently tones down the white so it’s supportive, not overpowering.

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Olive & June in Clouds ($8)

This off-white is a beautiful neutral that’s sure to pair perfectly with your pink drink! The mirror-like finish adds an extra element of sun-catching glam to this shade.

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Deborah Lippmann in Like a Virgin ($20)

This shade has the perfect amount of cool tones to emulate a fresh glass of coconut milk, offering semi-opaque coverage that doubles down on the milky trend.

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Londontown Original Illuminating Nail Concealer ($20)

The soft white of The Original Nail Concealer is perfect for the coconut milk trend, as it offers that ideal sheer coverage while whitening and brightening the look of your nails.

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Cirque Colors Sheers Nail Polish in Linen ($13)

The master of the your-nails-but-better look, this polish is the perfect way to upgrade your mani to a soft, barely-there neutral that goes with everything.

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essie Jelly Gloss in Arctic Jelly ($13)

Just one coat of this jelly gloss is all you need to get that ultra-sheer milky look, or add more for a soft white look.

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Ella + Mila in Boss ($11)

This sheer white is formulated to be chip-resistant and quick drying, offering a glossy finish that adds a luxurious element to the coconut milk nails trend.

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