How do I describe this incredible, life-changing fingernail finish; sheer, pearlescent, transparent gloss yet opaque? I’m not alone in my joy. Google trends show an influx in search around “milky manicures” and “milky nail polish colors.” On TikTok, videos hashtag #milkywhitenails have over 118 million views.
Here I am feeling down about our country becoming a second world nation as the number of people living below the poverty level grows and our leaders lie incessantly to regain or hold power and enrich themselves. And then like a life preserver tossed to a drowning man about to go under for the last time, I read this uplifting article about a new and beautiful way to cover up the natural beauty of nature’s work by simply spreading an inorganic and possibly dangerous material on our fingernails. HOPE!
I do wonder why it is called “French” though. Perhaps it is water soluble so people who wear it tend to avoid bathing?