Soft serve nails: The viral summer manicure that's as sweet as it sounds
A creamy, buttery array of subtle, sorbet shades, whipped pinks and creamy nudes that melt seamlessly into sheer, milky white at the nail tip, soft serve nails are finished with a high-gloss top coat. Think colour that is seamlessly 'churned' - if you will -with no beginning or end: strawberry and vanilla swirls, subtle raspberry ripple or even creamy apricot. This is a manicure breed that blends minimal elegance with playful charm.
But why - when nail trends come and go as they do - has this one gone quite so stratospheric? Put simply, it's feminine, low-effort and utterly versatile, but still delivers the quiet elegance and understated luxury that we all want and need right now.
Then of course - of course - there's the fact that it aligns with the clean girl aesthetic which continues to reign supreme and go absolutely nowhere fast. Yes, this is the kind of manicure that doesn't shout or scream, but steadily clocks up compliments everywhere from the coffee queue, to cocktails and nursery pickup.
Celebrity manicurist Harriet Westmoreland (@harrietwestmoreland) has earned a global reputation for her meticulous work in recent years, and has done much to take minimal manicure trends like this one viral time and time and time again. Queen of the modern French, she has been sliding variations of the soft serve into her summer appointments and social feeds over the last months, keeping her iterations glossy, clean and short.
Then of course there's our perennial manicure muse, Hailey Bieber who has been out and about in LA this summer with a soft blend of pinky nude with whisper-white tips. Word has it - just F.Y.I that her go-to picks are OPI Bubble Bath and Funny Bunny.
Of course you do! Ask your nail tech for a soft ombré or milky gradient using milky, pastel shades. Or fancy some DIY? Apply two coats of your chosen varnish before adding a dot of creamy white polish onto a sponge and tapping it onto the tip of the nail, building up intensity slowly until you have the seamless gradient required. Finish with a glossy topcoat like Seche Vite instant Gel Effect Top Coat (£9.95, Sallybeauty.com) for that irresistible ice cream shine.
My personal picks to try this trend? Essie Sugar Daddy, (£8.99, superdrug.com), OPI Nail Polish in Funny Bunny and Bubble Bath (£15.60 each, opi.com), Manucurist Natural Nail Polish in Blossom (£14, uk.manucurist.com), Hermes Nail Polish in Rose Coquille, (£46, hermes.com), Biosculpture Nail Polish in Sweet Candy Breath, Peach Whip and Strawberry French (£15.50 each, biosculpture.co.uk), plus The GelBottle Gels in Daisy and Gloss.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Buzz Feed
an hour ago
- Buzz Feed
31 TikTok-Famous Products For Any Millennials Who Still Don't Have The App
A gorgeous Lego roses kit, which is beginner-friendly with only 120 pieces to create a stunning pair of roses! This is a perfect hands-on activity to help minimize screen time and exercise your brain instead of doomscrolling. And after completing the first two, you might want to level up to the full bouquet! The Brazilian Bum Bum body cream that boasts a blend of caffeine-packed guarana extract and coconut oil to help *visibly* firm and moisturize skin. Plus, the ah-may-zing creamy scent of salted caramel, pistachio, and vanilla? This TikTok fave definitely wins the award for "Most Obsession-Worthy." A very trendy square-neck A-line dress because it's finally summer and you deserve a versatile dress that's going to get you through the season in sophisticated style! The fitted bodice and pleated skirt are ready for any picnic date or Aries season brunch you've already got penciled in your planner. 🌸 Owala's "SmoothSip" travel tumbler, which has matcha lovers on TikTok going wild over its minimalist, leakproof design! Shake up your favorite lattes and cold brews in this must-have mug that'll keep your drink hot or cold for HOURS, so you can enjoy each super smooth sip. A migraine relief cap for when a headache or migraine is trying to kill all the good vibes. Pop it in the freezer and pull it over your throbbing temples like a headband *or* all the way over your eyes to block out the light. And even if you don't have a headache, this cap is a great option for soothing puffy eyes or cooling you down during hot flashes! A genius veggie chopper that can chop and dice pretty much anything in literal seconds. It comes with four interchangeable dice blades and a built-in storage container that you can use to prep and store food! So yeah, this must-have kitchen gadget deserves to be displayed on podiums and awards banners! Wide-leg leopard-print overalls because animal print never goes out of style. These bottoms boast a neutral hue to pair with practically any tee in your closet, so you can put together a *fierce* look with barely any effort at all! Medicube Deep Vitamin C Golden Capsule Face Moisturizer featuring liposome capsules with concentrated vitamin C and niacinamide to help brighten and smooth your complexion. This top-rated K-beauty product is designed for *all* skin types, and reviewers say they start seeing improvements in their skin texture as quickly as after the first use! A medium-firm Coop Home Goods pillow perfect for side, back, and stomach sleepers because you can shape and customize the adjustable memory foam filling to your preferences! According to reviewers, this pillow is super breathable and keeps its shape as you snooze so you can enjoy the best sleep of your life. Your tomorrow self will be extra grateful. A set of color-coded Scrub Daddy sponges, so you clean every room without using the dish sponge for the toilet, and so on. These are designed for tough messes with a firm, abrasive scrubber when rinsed with cold water and a soft cleaner when hot. I have these and absolutely love them — orange is for dishes, green is for the bathroom, and blue is for everything else! A bottle of sulfate-free biotin shampoo featuring a blend of botanical extracts to help thicken the appearance of your lovely tresses. Plus, since it's a clarifying shampoo, it also gets rid of product buildup on your scalp. Imagine how good future you will feel showing off your scalp and hairline, knowing it's giving Rapunzel and not Rumplestiltskin! A stainless-steel blackhead spatula, which helps unclog pores using high-frequency vibrations, so your skin better absorbs your favorite toners, moisturizers, and serums. Each cycle runs for just five minutes before automatically shutting off, and TBH that's all you need for a satisfying daily clean! Some colorful boxer shorts to add to your loungewear and pajama collection. These are super lightweight with pastel hues and prints that scream SUMMERTIME. And if you work from home, this might just be your new uniform! OPI RapiDry Quick Dry Nail Polish featuring a 60-second quick-drying time for a chip-resistant, smudge-proof finish. It comes in over 25 semi-sheer shades, so you can keep one in your purse or pack several while you travel to get the perfect mani on the go! Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce — a delicious hybrid of teriyaki, umami, and barbecue, making the perfect savory-sweet topper to your favorite meats, noodles, and snacks. Reviewers are obsessed with the versatility of these sauces: as a marinade, dipping sauce, or tasty drizzle! A glasses lens cleaner with a dual-sided design featuring a small brush for removing dirt/dust on one side and a microfiber pad on the other to wipe away oils and smears with a streak-free finish. It's gentle enough not to scratch your lenses and even includes a convenient case to keep it clean between uses. You'll be oh-so-grateful that your past self put one of these in your bag or desk drawer, so you can clean your glasses whenever things are looking a Juno & Co.'s Clean 10 Cleansing Balm created with pearl barley and vitamin E to hydrate and nourish your skin during cleansing. You only need a dime-size amount and this balm melts on the skin into an effective removal oil that works SO MUCH BETTER than those disposable wipes you keep buying over and over! An ultra-slim Eufy robot vacuum and mop designed for hands-free, unsupervised cleaning around the house, allowing you to check one more thing off your to-do list without breaking a sweat. This dual-function smart vac can be used to clean hardwood, tile, laminate, *and* carpet flooring, sweeping and mopping up everyday dirt, dust, and messes in your home! A jar of internet-beloved The Pink Stuff to help you tackle the most difficult of messes in your home, from a permanent marker art piece on your wall to scuffs on your brand-new sneakers. It removes gunk and grossness with a minimal amount of elbow grease, winning the loyalty of its TikTok fanbase and hundreds of thousands of positive reviews. A set of vinyl coasters designed with grooves like your favorite records to prevent water from spilling onto your desktop and a nonslip bottom. You can liven up your home decor with a retro feel by keeping these coasters stacked on the adorable mini record player storage. Give your coffee table a delightfully retro, nostalgic touch *and* protect it from the perils of condensation. First Aid Beauty's KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub Exfoliant specifically for people with Keratosis Pilaris (aka KP) to help buff away dead skin and unclog pores to help reduce the appearance of bumps. A combination of lactic and glycolic acid offers gentle exfoliation and pumice buffing beads help clear dead skin and dirt away and down the drain. A *mini* Magic Bullet Juicer designed with a 2-inch chute that makes it so simple to use that you'll barely have to pre-chop your ingredients before feeding 'em into the machine, effectively cutting down prep time and food waste. It fits perfectly on your countertop (even in the smallest of kitchens), so you can make all the fresh-squeezed juice and ginger shots you want! The Collagen Bank Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 by Neutrogena will quickly become the star of your daily skincare routine because of its two-in-one function: collagen helps plump and smooth skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while SPF 30 helps ensure UV rays don't penetrate your skin to make you look older than you really are! Plus, the lightweight, nongreasy formula makes for a perfect makeup primer. An Aelfric Eden weenie dog hoodie with such a cozy oversize design you may never want to take it off! The adorable graphic is carefully embroidered onto the sweatshirt for a dimensional look. A rapid mac 'n' cheese cooker for those days when you just don't feel like sweating over a stove in order to whip up a beloved comfort meal. This neat lil gadget will cook up your favorite box of mac in the microwave in FIVE MINUTES flat — no strainer, whisk, or boiling water required. Maybelline Superfluff Volumizing Brow Mousse, a brow applicator designed to lightly fluff hairs for a fuller, more natural-looking appearance thanks to a buildable, tinted formula. It's basically an upgrade to the old-school makeup hack of using mascara on your brows, so you don't have to shell out hundreds of dollars on laminating or microblading for a thicker appearance! A bottle of no-scrub, no-rinse, nontoxic Folex spot remover that effectively removes stains like yellow mustard grease drippings from your favorite takeout, ink, makeup after a hard nap, muddy paw prints, and sooooo much more from pretty much any fabric surface. The next time you spill red wine on the couch because of a White Lotus plot twist? You won't have to panic over how to clean it! The no-scrub, bleach-free Wet & Forget weekly shower cleaner — simply spray down your shower and rinse it 8–12 hours later (definitely before your next shower) to get rid of soap scum and mildew taking over your tub or shower stall! Work smarter, not harder. A Ninja Creami for making ice cream, milkshakes, smoothie bowls, sorbet, and other delicious treats without leaving the house. This gadget features seven preset programs that allow you to customize practically *any* dessert your imagination can conjure into a ~creamy~ reality. Simply prep your ingredients, freeze them overnight, process with Creami, and enjoy! Revlon's oil-absorbing volcanic face roller just perfect for anyone with oily skin. Its infinitely washable volcanic stone roller ball soaks up excess oil and delivers an instant matte finish in seconds, leaving your makeup intact. You won't have to search around for trash cans to toss your blotting papers *or* take up precious handbag space carrying setting powder and a brush everywhere with you! The ChomChom roller — it's a reusable pet hair remover with a patented brush design, so all you have to do is simply push back and forth to collect all the hair and lint from clothes, furniture, car seats, cat towers, etc., into a chamber. Then remove and throw all that hair away. Over 140,000 reviewers have bestowed it with a 5-star trophy, I mean rating, and we agree: If a member of your household happens to have four legs and a ton of hair, this is a must-buy.
Fast Company
an hour ago
- Fast Company
Taco Bell's latest launch isn't food . . . and it's kind of genius
Taco Bell, best known for Mexican-inspired grub like nachos and chalupas, is expanding its beverage offerings. The move, which seeks to cater to Gen Z's insatiable thirst for both energy drinks and mocktails, includes the addition of six new bubbly creations to the summer menu, with three drinks sticking around permanently. 'We're seeing today that people, especially younger consumers, are reaching for refreshing drinks as part of their lifestyle, whether it's for energy or a sweet treat throughout the day,' Liz Matthews, Taco Bell's Global chief food innovation officer, said in a release announcing the drinks. 'So, we're making big investments to become the ultimate beverage stop where our fans can expect to see the same bold, unexpected creativity in their cups as they do on their plates,' Matthews added. The new nationwide lineup includes three fruit-flavored Refrescas, two energy drinks, and one frozen offering. The brand's Refrescas are available in Strawberry Passionfruit, Dragonfruit Berry, and Mango Peach, and are set to remain on the menu post-summer. The energy drinks, which have 200 mg. of caffeine, come in Pineapple Lime or Tropical Punch Rockstar Energy® Refresca. The frozen drink, the brand's Refresca Freeze, a 'frozen take on the Refresca line-up, featuring real freeze-dried fruit pieces,' is available in Strawberry Lime flavor. Drink menus that go beyond the typical cola options are certainly becoming a hot (cold) commodity. Major beverage chains like Starbucks and Dunkin', who already served their own version of refreshers, both added energy drinks to their menus last year. And brands like Chick-fil-A, Wendy's, and McDonald's have expanded beverage offerings, too. Now, Taco Bell is going 'all in' on the buzzy beverage trend. According to the latest announcement, Taco Bell says it's aiming to reach $5 billion in beverage sales alone in the next five years. The brand, which has managed to remain competitive even as fast food chains have struggled in recent years, is no stranger to evolution. It has also reimagined its in-store experience with the introduction of its Live Más Café, a barista-style concept it tested in Chula Vista, California that proved successful. Per the announcement, the brand will expand the concept to 30 more Taco Bell locations across Southern California and Texas by year's end. 'This is just the beginning of a multi-year beverage transformation, and Taco Bell is making one thing clear: bold refreshment is officially on the menu,' the announcement said.
Newsweek
2 hours ago
- Newsweek
Man Buys House, Inspector Remembers 'Secret' From Childhood in the Basement
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A Kansas father and son were shocked to discover a long-hidden secret lurking in the basement of their home. Nick Lerner, a real estate agent from Lawrence, Kansas, took to his TikTok, @ to reveal what they found underneath a refrigerator in the previously hidden bowels of the property. The two videos chronicling their discovery and exploration of what was found have gone viral, and with good reason. Lerner's story starts back during what was supposed to be a routine home inspection for one of his clients. Lerner told Newsweek: "The inspector that was doing the home inspection said, 'Nick, I've been meaning to tell you this, but there's a secret room in your house, and discovering it was just about the coolest thing I can remember from my childhood.'" It turned out the inspector was childhood friends with the boys from the family that had lived at the property prior to Lerner moving there. "He told us the location," Lerner said. "We used a crowbar to uncover the hatch." Dragging the refrigerator out of the way and pulling up a small wooden hatch, Lerner was presented with a set of metal steps descending into pure darkness. Lerner wasted little time in going to explore the space alongside his 17-year-old son. The videos posted to TikTok capture the first time Lerner and his son entered the mysterious space. Though it might have seemed daunting to some, given how long it had been closed off, Lerner's overriding emotions were "sheer and utter excitement." "We were very excited to find out what was down there," he said. "Although my son probably was a bit more reasonable and was concerned there might be trapped carbon dioxide or some snakes down there." What Lerner and his son found down there was a square space that could easily be turned into a small spare bedroom, home office or used for additional storage. Most U.S. homeowners would love a little more space. In a poll of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted by the storage service 1 in 4 said they needed more space. As a real estate agent, Lerner said he is already thinking about the potential. "I think we could really add some value if we turn it into a cool and unusual space," he added. "My wife wants to turn it into a wine cellar. I want to make it into a hidden grotto with a pool or something. It's fun to think of the possibilities." As for why the space exists, many commenting on the clip appeared to share the same theory that the space previously served as a root cellar; this would have been used to store food in a time before refrigeration was easily available in the home. While Lerner has big plans for the new room, he said it could prove useful in the short term as a storm shelter. "We're in Kansas in Tornado Alley," he said. He added that he is keen to take things slow in terms of deciding what they do with the room in the long-term. "We're in no rush to do anything and open to all of the possibilities," he said. "At the least, we've got to figure out how to make the stairs more usable and the room more accessible."
