By now, you’ve probably laid your eyes on the manicure seen around the world—or at least the beauty world. Nicole Kidman stunned on the front row of this year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, but it was her cashmere coconut mani that truly stole the spotlight.

Her effortless, my-nails-but-better polish has been a topic of conversation not just across social media, but also in my personal group chats. So, how can someone who doesn’t have access to a celebrity manicurist achieve the look? I spoke with Thea Green MBE, founder of Nails.INC, to find out.

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The first thing to know about the cashmere coconut nail trend is that it’s all about understated luxury. “Think soft, creamy, milky-white tones with a delicate, glossy finish that makes nails look effortlessly polished and healthy,” Green says. “The coconut element comes from that beautiful, sheer, milky shade, while the cashmere element is all about the soft, smooth, almost velvety appearance.”

To get the look, you’ll want to begin with nail prep, then move on to color and application. “Start by filing your nails into a soft oval or gently rounded shape,” Green says. “This helps create that elegant, natural-looking finish.”

Next, she advises selecting a nail color that is a sheer milky white or nude, noting that a more opaque or bright white hue will not give you the intended results. “Apply one thin coat of your chosen shade and allow it to dry before applying a second,” she says. “You want to build the color gradually to create that soft, coconut-milk effect while still allowing a little of the natural nail to show through.”

Finish off your nails with a bit of nourishing cuticle oil and you’re all set. “The result should look creamy and luminous rather than glittery or overly pearlescent,” Green says.