35 of the cutest white nail art designs we've ever seen
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35 of the cutest white nail art designs we've ever seen
In case you weren't aware, the '00s are back and with that comes the return of white nails. If you're looking for designs that are brighter than your future, acrylics that border on lethal weapons, or gels that are glossier than your mum's chocolate tart, you've come to the right place.
We've scoured Pinterest and Instagram for all the inspiration you need, whether you're still trying to narrow down your Christmas manicure, or looking for the perfect bright white to show off your tan this summer. No matter the season, we've found the perfect shade and design for you.
Feeling festive? Look no further than NYC's Paintbox Nails and their beautiful gold accents. Want something a little spookier? Try recreating The Hang Edit's adorable ghost tips. Struggling to pick just one colour and one design? Kaddy From The West's monochrome mash up proves that anything really can go.
So, whether you're a nail dotting tool DIY queen who has a stash of foils and stickers to create any design you fancy from all the comfort of your sofa (jealous, much?), or you're on first name terms with your local salon, don't press reset on your manicure without scrolling through our edit first.
We just wish we could tell you how to keep your white manicure clean but that's a secret apparently only Kris Jenner knows the answer to... For now, we suggest keeping an orange stick to hand at all times and maybe a nail whitening pen, too.
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1) 3D chrome swirls
Khloé Kardashian's nail artist, Chaun Legend, says we're going back to the future with this extravagant set.
chaunlegend@Instagram - 3/29
2) Snowy footprints
The cutest Christmas manicure you ever did see.
banicured_@Instagram - 4/29
3) '00s revival
Because why not channel your inner Elle Woods and return to the most classic of manicures?
nailsbymh@Instagram - 5/29
4) Kardashian glam
Want nails like a Kardashian Christmas? This is the design for you.
paintboxnails@Instagram - 6/29
5) Barely there
This subtle swirl design is simply beautiful.
nails_and_soul@Instagram - 7/29
6) A light sprinkling
This wash of white with a touch of gold detailing is equal parts subtle and beautiful.
overglowedit@Instagram - 8/29
7) White palms
Reinvent the french tips with this frosted palm design.
mytownhouseuk@Instagram - 9/29
8) Opalescent
Enhance your trainers, or your jewellery, with a pearlescent finish.
thenaillife_@Instagram - 10/29
9) Add Your Initials
Jazz up a white mani by adding your initials in gold.
mytownhouseuk@Instagram - 11/29
10) Nails gone wild
We love this intricate zebra print and we might just even be able to recreate it at home.
selfish_london@Instagram - 12/29
11) The swinging '60s
Our hand eye co-ordination may not be strong enough to manage these monochrome squiggles at home but your nail tech's certainly will!
nailsbymh@Instagram - 13/29
12) Cute but spooky
Halloween may be over but these designs are cute enough to wear all year round.
thehangedit@Instagram - 14/29
13) Blank canvas
Add a high shine topcoat for white nails that are anything but flat.
louimarie_nails@Instagram - 15/29
14) Touch of gold
Make your white base pop with some gold branded nail art.
the_gelbottle_inc@Instagram - 16/29
15) Flame throwers
Turn up the heat and replace your regular French mani with some serious flames.
sophierevolver@Instagram - 17/29
16) Making faces
An all white base is the perfect canvas for some artistic doodling. For a chic finish, stick to a monochrome palette.
preenyourself@Instagram - 18/29
17) Pearly geodes
Try adding some accent nail art, like this crystal geode inspired design.
manicurology@Instagram - 19/29
18) Going dotty
Match your nails to your Zara dress by adding some black polkadots.
nailsinc@Instagram - 20/29
19) It's all wavy
Add a pop of dark green to your manicure for a look that's straight out of the seventies.
paintboxnails@Instagram - 21/29
20) Neon pop
Nothing makes neons pop more than a white base, as this LV inspired design proves.
anouskaanastasia@Instagram - 22/29
21) Feeling cloudy
For a manicure worth dreaming about.
nailgalnat@Instagram - 23/29
22) Coco tips
Use your nails as literal sheets of paper and express yourself in 10 characters or less.
banicured_@Instagram - 24/29
23) Barely there
Get delicate with your nail art placement.
manicurology@Instagram - 25/29
24) Blanc coffins
If you don't want to commit to acrylics, dip your toe in the white side with press ons.
hoss_julia@Instagram - 26/29
25) Modern french
We love this modern twist on the timeless classic.
nailsbymh@Instagram - 27/29
26) Doodle chic
Put your nail art skills to the test with an intricate design that won't show your mess ups.
manicurology@Instagram - 28/29
27) Mash up
Can't pick between nail designs? With this monochrome manicure you don't have to.
kaddyfromthewest@Instagram - 29/29
28) Neapolitan lines
For a true Neapolitan we're missing the brown, but these gold studs are way cuter.
paintboxnails@Instagram
