Blueberry Milk Nails Are a Fun Summer Trend—Here’s How to Get the Look

Blueberry milk nails take cues from the milk nail trend by adding a creamy, sheer shade of blue over a base of white or pearlescent nail polish. This results in a powdery blue manicure reminiscent of yet another dairy-based beverage. It's no wonder this nail color is so popular.

The milky blue looks good on nearly every skin tone, and the color is eye-catching but subtle. Here's how to get blueberry milk nails at home, which polishes are best for this trend, and some nail care tips to keep your manicure perfect.

How to Do a Blueberry Milk Nails Manicure Yourself

You don’t have to head to the salon to achieve the blueberry milk look. You can easily recreate it at home by following a few key steps.

1. Start with clean nails, and file them down to your desired nail shape.
2. Next, pick your color. You can do a milky white base coat and top with the sheer blue or go bolder with a creamy light blue polish.
3. Finally, seal it all with a top coat to ensure your manicure lasts.

Best Blueberry Milk Nail Polishes 

If you're sold on the blueberry milk manicure trend, try some of these nail polish colors with a creamy, shimmer, or sheer finish.

Olive & June BP

Olive & June is known for long-lasting colors and for exposing gel manicure fans to their vegan, cruelty-free hues. This sheer icy blue shade is understated enough to go with everything—and works for most skin tones, including darker complexions. Plus, the signature Olive & June fanned brush will ensure full coverage that covers every nook of your nail bed.

Essie Bikini So Teeny 

Essie has long been the gold standard in nail color, and Essie Bikini So Teeny is no different. The cornflower blue color has a bit of sparkle for a more nuanced look. Those with fairer complexions will enjoy the cooler tones in this color.

OPI Mali-Blue Shore 

What’s in a name? Mali-blue Shore is definitely ocean-inspired. You’ll get a full-coverage look with this creamy shade. Like most of the blueberry milk nail looks, this OPI polish works for most skin tones.