Soap Nails Is The Low-Maintenance Manicure Every Clean Girl Needs

Goodness knows, with the price of a beauty skyrocketing every damn day, walking out of the nail salon with exactly what you asked for is more important than ever. So, next time you sit down with your favorite nail tech, there’s a new less-is-more-trend that you might want to try ASAP. Soap nails are a simple but special nail trend for those weeks when you want to switch it up from your magnificent Cynthia Erivo nail era, but you also don’t want to be totally boring either. And before you get all worried, this popular style does not involve any nail art that is too weird or wonky, nor does it require real soap, just extra shine to keep your digits dazzling. What are soap nails? I have all the inspo you need to show your nail lady below.

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What are soap nails?

Soap nails (also known as rich girl soap nails) are a clean girl aesthetic, wet nail style that is currently gaining popularity at nail salons everywhere. You can achieve soapy with a light, milky, semi-sheer polish applied so flawlessly that when your manicure reflects light, it will look like you just stepped out of an everything shower with water on your nails. This minimalist nail styling usually requires a milky white, ballet slipper pink, or super soft beige to create that neutral, watery base. OPI has entered the chat by sharing how their polish Bubble Bath is an elite color choice for soap nails.

Soap Nails Inspo

This look is squeaky clean and perfectly pink. It’s giving everyday bridal in the best way.

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Ariana Grande style lovers know the queen is a huge fan of neutrals and pinks. Ari rocked many variations on soap nails throughout her Wicked press tour, including picking out a French manicure with a soapy base.

This example highlights how chic soap nails look on short nails. It’s almost impossible to tell if girlie’s nails are naturally that perfect or if she just got the perfect manicure.