This Pretty Pastel Hue Is Summer’s Must-Try Nail Colour
(Photo: Courtesy of Bkind)
There’s been a slew of eye-catching nail trends on TikTok recently—from Hailey Bieber’s shimmery glazed donut-inspired tips to the minimalist “naked” manis that forego polish altogether—but our favourite yet has to be the pretty pastel blue shade that’s taken social media by storm.
Nicknamed “blueberry milk nails” after the colour's creamy base and cool-toned hue, the trend is nothing new; rather, the appeal is that it makes a big impact while also being incredibly easy to achieve at home—all you need to get the look is a bottle of polish.
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From pearlescent iterations to barely-there jelly-like lacquers, celebs like Kate Hudson and Zendaya have adopted light blue, cementing it as the summer's must-have nail polish colour.
Here, eight baby blue nail polishes to add to your roster.
OPI Nail Lacquer in It’s A Boy
The epitome of the blueberry milk nails trend, this muted blue polish is perfectly opaque for a creamy, smooth finish.
$13, amazon.ca
Essie Nail Polish in Bikini So Teeny
A long-time summer bestseller, this sparkly baby blue polish catches the light beautifully and looks especially great pool-side.
$10, amazon.ca
Gucci Nail Lacquer in Lucy Baby Blue
This polish may be a splurge, but it's cheaper than a single trip to the nail salon. Consider us sold.
$42, holtrenfrew.com
Bkind Nail Polish in Tea Party
From Montreal-based beauty brand Bkind, this nail polish features a slight pearlescent sheen that gives it a luminous finish.
$16, bkind.com
Butter London Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer in Cotton Candy
Ease yourself into the trend with the palest of blues. This formula boasts 10 days of gel-like wear, so you don't have to worry about chips.
$24, shoppersdrugmart.ca
CND Vinylux in Climb To The Topaz
The perfect balance of blue and grey tones, this polish is ideal for those who want to partake in the trend without making a big statement.
$16, shoppersdrugmart.ca
Olive & June Long Lasting Polish in BP
Icy as can be, this pastel shade will keep you cool all summer long.
$12, oliveandjune.com
Quo Beauty Flash Dry Nail Colour in Twilight
A hint of shimmer gives extra dimension to this ocean-blue hue.
$12, shoppersdrugmart.ca
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