49 Soft Milky White Nail Designs for 2024

These milky white nail designs create such a fantastic and feminine look. There are some incredibly talented nail artists creating some stunning looks that goes far beyond just a little milky white polish. It’s a way more versatile style that lets you highlight your own personal style and works with any outfit.

We went through thousands of different nail designs and found a little bit of something for everyone. Whether you want a simple and durable design to do yourself or something more intricate to show your nail tech, we’ve found some incredibly cute options.

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We’re starting this collection with these pretty brownish pink nails. I really like how well the milky white ombré fits the entire design, especially since you can see hints of the brownish pink shade below.
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We’ve got this full milky white nail set that seems to have a very light hint of pink on the moons of the nails. The gems are also a very nice touch.
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If you’re looking for a nail set that’s relaxing, then this is the one for you. This nail set reminds me of a nice warm milk bath topped with aromatic dried flowers.
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Here’s a beautiful ombré nail set for those who are looking for a classy one for their formal event. I absolutely love the look of these micro glitter tips.
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This set was clearly meant as white wedding nails. The detailing with the rhinestones is perfectly done but this milky white nail design just pushes the look over the top. I’m absolutely in love with this look.
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I love the look of these vignette pink nails that slowly seep through the moons of the nails. The gold glitter is also a nice contrasting touch.
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This wouldn’t be a milky white nail set without these straightforward milky white nails. This is a softer alternative to some stark white nails.
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The beautiful thing about milky white nails is that they give this soft feel which can easily be paired with feminine details.
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Here’s a nice little calming nail set painted with milky white glossy polish. I really like the calming effect that the green leaf design gives off.
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Now, we’ve got something that’s more classy and regal. I absolutely love these smokey nail designs that are mixed with some beautiful gold foil. A great combination with this light milky white style.
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If you’re looking for the slightest hint of color, then this nail set is for you. These milky white nails are mixed with a teeny tiny bit of yellow and green waves.
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Here’s a really pretty nail set that looks so refreshing. I really like how well this beautiful connected flower design fits the entire look.
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milky white nail design
If you’re a fan of black and white looks, then you may want to give this nail set a try. I really like the simple abstract detailing that varies per nail.
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Blue and white is a classic color combination. I love how this nail set mixes a bit of stark white details to add more depth to the look.
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Here’s a simpler version of the classic gold foil and white nails combination. This one still looks just as fancy, but it’s a bit easier to wear as well.
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Here we’ve got this very interesting gray nail set that’s topped with some linear designs. I really like how they included this accent nail that really changes and lightens the entire look.
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We’ve got a very clean pink nail set that’s paired with this pretty milky white nail. The overall look is pretty simple, along with the line art rose that was added on top.
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Here we’ve got some medium-length square-shaped nails painted with milky white polish. The accent nail is slightly different as it goes from a light pink to a white and is topped with initials and a gem. Such a lovely and clean look!
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Since white is such a straightforward look, there may be times when you’re tempted to just switch it up a bit. You can do just that by adding a colorful design of your choice.
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Here’s a really cute milky white to pastel purple ombré nail set that’s decorated with these large purple and silver crystals. I love pastel purple nails in general but there’s just something that looks great mixing it with a milky white.
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Here’s another really pretty soft nail set. One of the things that really makes this set look more delicate is the rounded tips and the floral design.
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I really like the small detailing that you can see in this set. If you look closely, you can see that the milky white nails are topped with stark white French tips.
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Here’s a really subtle ombré nail set that I adore! I love how they stuck to a simple design by adding a nice initial in black.
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milky white nail design
Here’s a rather bold nail set with nails predominantly painted in a bright red. I like how the set was toned down a bit with the milky white accent nail topped with gold.
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Here’s a really cute green and white nail set. The green wavy designs and gems are a really classy addition to such a simple look.
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If you’re looking for a milky nail set with a burst of color, I’d definitely recommend this one. I like how the color was subtly introduced through the gradient found on the moons of the nail.
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This nail set can’t help but remind me of the blue waves of the sea. I really love the cool multi-hued blue detailing on top of the white nails.
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If you’re already happy with your white nails, but you still want to spruce it up a little bit, then you can simply add a teeny tiny bit of glitter.
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This is a nail set I would recommend to the girls who need something classy yet simple. I really like the pastel pink nails that are topped with these micro glitters.
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This is a nail set for those who are looking for something more minimalistic. I absolutely love the look of a full milky white set paired with a few gold flakes.
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We’ve got another nail set that reminds me of the ocean. I really like how this set was designed with an accent nail topped with some classic white Frenchies.
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If you’re tired of plain nails and you’re aching for a bit of color, then this nail set is perfect for you. I love how the nails are sectioned off with some gold and topped with a whole lot of ombré colors. This set might be my favorite so far.
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If you’re looking for a chic nail set that’s got some bright highlights to it, I’d definitely go for this set. I love the cute two-tone border and wave designs on this set!
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Here’s a pretty milky white nail set that’s got a teeny tiny bit of blue detailing. My favorite thing about this set is the watercolor-looking border.
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How adorable are these almond-shaped nails with some really bright neon yellow tips? I like how they switched it up a bit by creating these subtle V-shaped tips instead of your typical ones.
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We’re leaning towards more of a classy route with these milky white square-shaped nails that are topped with a bunch of white flower nail designs.
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This nail set reminds me of a night at the disco because of these really big round glitters on the tips of the nails.
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Here’s a really classy-looking nail set that’s topped with some nice turquoise glitter. I really like how the glitter adds texture to a rather soft look.
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This is another nail set that can’t help but give me that sense of calm. The nice thin blue flowers are also such a nice simple detailing that fits the look really well.
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If you’re looking for a chic nail set that’s in these days, this is the nail set for you. I absolutely adore the pink and orange color combination!
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We’ve got here a minimalistic nail set that mixes in a bit of color. We’ve got a bunch of dots scattered around the nails. The variety of colors is a very nice touch.
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If you’re a fan of French tips, then you might want to give these silver tips a try. I really like how these are a bit less rigid, with the glitters slowly blending until it sits on the tip of the nails.
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Here’s a fun little nail set that combines a bunch of different trendy designs. My favorite thing about this set is how they combined a bunch of bright colors with some black and white.
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The flame design is everywhere these days and for a good reason! This nail set was able to create a variety of nice designs with just one simple symbol.
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If you’re attending a formal event anytime soon, you might want to give these nude to white ombré tips a try. The glitters and gems are such a classy touch!
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We’re ending this collection with such a classy nail set. I love the gentle touch of flowers found around this set, along with the subtle glitter on the moons of the nails.

I might be in love with milky white nail designs. It creates such a soft look that contrasts really well with almost any design you put with it. Our inspiration photos come from user submissions and open sources and we’ll always give credit. All of the fantastic styles belong to their respective owners. If we’ve got a credit wrong or you’d rather we don’t feature you – just drop us an email.

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