My permanent summer form is having a glass of wine in hand at all times. Whether I’m sitting on the streets of New York City enjoying a three-hour girl dinner with friends, or lying on a beach towel soaking up the sun, everything just feels a million times better while sipping on rosé.

So, when I discovered that my favorite summer beverage is now the hottest manicure trend, I knew I needed to book a nail appointment to have my fingers match my drink of choice as soon as possible. Meet the chicest summer manicure, milky rosé nails.

Inspired by your go-to glass of Whispering Angel or a refreshing frosé, the manicure pairs a pale pink polish with a glossy finish, creating a milky wash of color. Milky rosé nails are essentially the latest evolution of the soap nail trend, combining the clean, natural-looking effect of soap nails with the translucence of jelly nails with a soft pink tint.

Ahead, everything you need to know about the milky rosé manicure, plus eight inspiration photos to bring to your next nail appointment.

How to Achieve ‘Milky Rosé Nails’:

If you're heading to the salon, ask for a sheer pink sheer gel or BIAB (builder in a bottle). Unlike traditional opaque gels, these translucent formulas allow the natural nail to peek through, creating that coveted rosy-tinted effect.

For an at-home version, go for a light pink or jelly polish and apply one or two coats, depending on how much pigment you want. Finish with a shiny top coat to enhance the almost wet-looking effect. There are also tons of press-ons from brands like Olive & June or Chillhouse for a quick five-minute mani.

Keep scrolling for more milky rosé nail inspo.

‘Milky Rosé Nails’ Inspo:

Hand with glossy pink almond-shaped nails and gold ring.
@overglowedit
Hands with long pink manicured nails against a neutral background.
@townhouse
Hands with nude-colored manicured nails resting on fabric.
@townhouse
Hand with pink nails showing gold rings on a finger, greenery in background.
@themaniclub
Hand with long almond-shaped pink nails against a white sweater background.
@themaniclub
Hands with freshly manicured light pink nails
@glossy.studios
Fingers with glossy pink nail polish against a light gray background.
@gelcare
Hand with glossy pink manicure in bright lighting.
@essie

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Jasmine Hyman

Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.