Aptly named, milk bath nails are exactly what they sound like. According to celebrity nail artist Brittney Boyce, milk bath nails usually involve painting on milky white polish — traditionally dip or gel — and layering either drawn-on flower decals or actual tiny pieces of dried flowers.
'Blueberry milk manicures are trending because the natural nail era is in full swing,' says celebrity manicurist Alyx Lippiatt. 'People want that little bit of colour, without anything quite as dramatic as your usual pastel blue polish. This look is sheer, and the creamier undertone helps to soften the shade.
Traditionally, milk bath nails are composed of milky acrylic dip powders or gel with tiny, dried flowers embedded into the sheer or "milky" color polish so the blooms stand out. You can be as creative and colorful as you like with the flowers, and even add accents like diamonds or pearls if you're feeling fancy.
Egg yolk and milk soak
Brittle and weak nails can also be a result of lack of proteins and calcium. Egg yolk and milk are both rich in protein and calcium and help fortify the nails.
"They are achieved by applying a semi-sheer white polish to paint a more subtle wash of color, emulating a 'milky' appearance." One of the benefits of an in-between shade like this is that it looks great on any nail length, adds Streets, whether long or short.
Learn to make a nail-strengthening soak, a spa product featured on The Kitchen. Whisk together 2 egg yolks, 1/4 cup milk and 1 tablespoon honey in a shallow bowl. Soak nails for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse well.
When you soak your nails, they absorb water and expand. As they dry, they contract back. Law of physics. If we apply any kind of polish onto semi-swollen nails, the water in the nails becomes trapped, the foundations of the polish might become compromised as the nail starts to dry and contract.
Ensuring you are getting enough calcium will keep your nails strong and less prone to dryness. Good sources of calcium include milk, cheese, green leafy vegetables, nuts, soya beans and tofu. Increasing your calcium intake alone is unlikely to fix the problem of brittle nails, however.
2 – Olive Oil & Lemon. This is one of the best natural ways to grow your nails faster and make them stronger! Soak your nails in a mixture of three tablespoons of olive oil and one tablespoon of lemon juice for 10 minutes. Follow this home treatment for about 10 minutes every day to strengthen your nails.
Pour in your milk of choice
You can add milk to your milk bath in two ways — simply pouring milk right into the bath water or using powdered milk. Either way, you'll want to use 1—2 cups, depending on how much water you have in your bath.
For a foaming milk bath recipe, try the following: 2 cups powdered milk (goat, cow, or buttermilk) 3 teaspoons lavender essential oil (or essential oil of your choice) 1 cup epsom salt (plain, no fragrance)
Milk baths can make your skin feel softer and smoother because fats in the milk cling to the skin. You'll notice a silky, but not oily, feeling over your skin after a milk bath. Bathing in milk can also give light, gentle exfoliation. Milk, especially soured milk like buttermilk, contains lactic acid.
“For a creamy, marshmallow look, opt for a soft white polish and a creamier white color. When the two interact, it will give that creamy, milky look. (You can also use baby pink.) Start with one coat of the solid and add two coats of a semi-sheer polish," she explains.
Digital Lavender
Digital lavender, a cool-toned lilac pastel, which WGSN has named as its colour of the year for 2023.
Try: Bright Colours
"Cobalt blue and neon shades are popular too, but pastels are the newest trend, with lavender, light green, pale pink, powder blue and yellow all in demand." "I notice that pedicure colour trends really change depending on the time of year," agrees Mason.
Vaseline is a miracle solution for brittle, chipped nails. It acts as an occlusive agent, helping the outer layer of skin seal in moisture to protect and moisturize nails while also providing them with nutrients that help promote strong, nail growth, and improve the condition of your nails.
Thick toenails are the common result of four different causes: injury, old age, fungal infection and psoriasis.
“Health risks associated with getting a manicure include nail infections, skin irritation and skin rashes from chemicals used, and symptoms associated with breathing in the vapors and dust floating in the salons,” Susan Massick, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, ...
To help prevent the spread of germs and nail infections: Keep nails short and trim them often. Scrub the underside of nails with soap and water (or a nail brush) every time you wash your hands. Clean any nail grooming tools before use.
“I'd suggest a complete soak-off every three months so that natural nails can breathe,” says Sherrille. "Your natural nails can also be treated to a course of repairing IBX treatments," she adds. The innovative treatment fuses the top layers of the nail bed together for improved strength.
After applying your cream or oil, coat each nail in a thick layer of an ointment, such as Vaseline or Aquaphor. Bonus points if you pop on cotton gloves to keep everything really locked in and leave it all on overnight.
Painting up to the cuticles damages the cuticle and, over time, the nail. It's best to leave that space for the nail and cuticle to breathe. Plus, I think it creates the appearance of a longer nail.
Step 3: Soften Your Nails and Cuticles
Soften nails and cuticles in a bowl of warm water mixed with cuticle oil, olive oil, or body lotion. After a 10-minute soak, dry off and apply cuticle cream or lotion. Gently ease cuticles back by making tiny circles against the cuticle with a cuticle pusher.