16 Milky Manicure Ideas For a Modern, Neutral Manicure

If I tried to explain to my dad that my two favorite types of manicures are milky and glazed, he would surely tell me that I am confusing my taste for dessert with my preference for nails. But, those who get it, get it.

Indeed, milky nails and glazed nails have more in common than just being my manis of choice. Both give you plenty of room to play with color, style, and accessories. To prove it, we rounded up 16 of our favorite milky manicures. Scroll on for the ultimate in elegant mani inspo. (And spoiler alert: You’ll see more than a few examples of milky bases and glazed finishes playing together beautifully.)