These days, there are two main drivers of beauty trends.:The first is TikTok, which dictates what’s cool in more ways than one—whether that’s the best blush formulas, the most effective color correctors, or the easiest damage-free hairstyles. The second is celebrities; most recently, Hailey Bieber’s “glazed donut” nails were all the rage. When the two converge and mutually agree that a specific look is trendy, that means it’s here to stay.
The latest trend to get both a TikTok and a celeb seal of approval is something called milk bath nails. Not only does the hashtag have millions of views on social media, but celebrities like Blake Lively, Jennifer Lopez, and Sydney Sweeney have been spotted with the look. So while they’re certainly trending right now, Celebrity Nail Artist Elle Gerstein is quick to remind us that they’ve been around for a long time. “Instead of a trend, for a manicurist or a nail tech, milk bath is a technique,” she says. “It’s like chroming. Everyone called it the glazed donut nail because Hailey Bieber wore it, but we’ve been doing it forever.” Keep scrolling to see what milk bath nails look like and learn how to re-create them at home with some help from experts. (Hint: it’s way easier than you might think.)
