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Naomi Jamieson

Coconut cream nails are the latest milky look to rival classic brights this summer

A collage of milky manicures: on the left is a close-up of a hand with sheer cream nails by nail artist Mateja Novakovic (@matejanova), and on the right is another hand pictured with a short milky manicure by nail artist Julia Diogo (@paintedbyjools)/ featured on a white background with stock images of coconut halves and a splash of milk.

While bright sunshine and sorbet manicures are always a lovely choice for the sunny season, coconut cream nails take inspiration from the sweet, tropical fruit, delivering a wash of milky freshness and a chic, minimalistic finish that will go with everything.

It's safe to say that subtle looks, like pearl nails, have so far ruled this season's nail trends. Of course, that doesn't mean that juicy sorbet nails or sparkling ocean-like shades aren't still in, but we've definitely spotted a rise in softer, milky nail polishes - the sort that offers a very elegant and versatile look. The latest, in fact, takes this genre of sheer, elegant manicure to the next level, seeking to mirror a swirl of fresh coconut cream, dolloped over a chilled dessert or stirred into coffee. Coconut is, after all, a signature summer fruit, scent and flavour, so it only makes sense that it should inspire your next manicure too. To us, coconut cream nails are soft, versatile and ever-so-slightly warmer than your classic milky white manicure.

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