Shades of milky gel polish

Milky pinks

The most popular colours for natural nail sets: the classic milky pink 002, 012 Milky Rose, a creamy pink with a milky note 013 Soft Blush and a cooler pink-lilac 009 Lilac Mist.

Milky beiges and nudes

For clients with warm skin tones: a milky beige 003, a warm milky beige 010 Shimmer Beige and a fresh, peachy 011 Peachy Nude.

Milky white

007 White Rose is a milky white with a touch of pink, and 008 Creamy Cloud is a milky-white shade for clients looking for an alternative to a cool, snow white. You will find stronger, more opaque whites in the white gel polish category.

Sheer shades

The lightest effect comes from the sheer beige 004 and the sheer pink 005 – the nail plate shows through and nails look fresh and natural. You will find more colours like these in the semi-sheer gel polish category.

Milky gel polish for French tips and baby boomer nails

Milky gel polish is the most common choice for the base of a French manicure – it evens out the colour of the nail plate, so the white smile line looks clean and crisp. For baby boomer nails, a milky pink or beige fades smoothly into white at the free edge. You will find inspiration in our post on French nails. Milky colours are also a classic for bridal nail sets and work manicures, because they suit every occasion.

Milky nails – a timeless manicure for every occasion

Milky nails are a look that never goes out of fashion. A milky shade gives a subtle, well-groomed effect – it looks elegant at work, at a wedding and every day. A milky colour also works well as a base for ombre, delicate nail art and shimmer, and finished with a glossy top coat it gives glassy, natural-looking nails.

How to apply milky gel polish

• ♥ apply a gel polish base coat and cure it in the lamp
• ♥ spread a thin layer of colour – milky shades are best built up in thin layers, so the colour is even, without streaks
• ♥ cure each layer: 120 seconds in a 36W UV lamp or 30 seconds in a 48W DUAL LED lamp
• ♥ for lighter shades, apply a second layer for fuller coverage
• ♥ finish the nail set with a top coat

Milky gel polish – frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a milky and a semi-sheer gel polish? A milky gel polish lightly covers the nail plate and gives a uniform, milky effect. A semi-sheer one is more transparent – the nail plate shows through it more clearly.

How many layers of milky gel polish should I apply? Usually two thin layers. The more layers, the stronger the coverage and the more uniform the colour.

Which milky gel polish for French tips? Most often milky pink 002, 012 Milky Rose or milky beige 003 – they even out the nail plate and contrast well with a white tip.

For professional use only.