We are mere weeks into 2025 and there is already an abundance of new nail trends to inspire your next visit to the salon. From kitsch scrapbook nail art to high-shine glass nails, this year’s emerging manicures cater to every style and taste. But if you have a penchant for a more pared-back manicure — I’m talking sheer nail tints or the “invisible” French — then this newly trending nail look will be right up your alley.
Enter: “soap nails”.
What are soap nails?
Soft and sheer, soap nails are the latest iteration of our collective obsession with “clean girl” manicures. Less cloudy than milky nails and not as jelly-like as a lip gloss manicure, soap nails will appeal to anyone who likes a manicure that’s fresh, simple and perfectly executed. “Soap nails are a gentle, delicate nail finish that mirrors the subtle shine of freshly cut soap,” explains nail tech and Mylee senior ambassador Tinu Bello. “Soap nails have a translucent, almost milky quality that makes them look soft and light, like something straight out of a bubble bath.”
