While a flat white hue on your nails may come across as basic, the ways to spruce it up are limitless. From chalky to frosty, you can experiment with textures, finishes and coats to find the right mani for yourself. Moreover, the Pantone has a range of white shades that one can pick from—there’s ivory, eggshell, champagne, snow and a lot more. But the best part? This neutral colour also serves to be an ideal base for your nail art experiments. Whether you prefer maximalist designs or their subtle alternatives, the hue is as versatile as you make it. Ahead, we’ve curated a list of ideas for you to take inspiration from.
Coquette-core
Coquette-core has been taking over beauty feeds for some time now. While it’s all about pretty bows and pink accessories, the easiest way to channel this aesthetic is through coquette-themed nails. Flirty and ultra-feminine, this mani is great for those who love hopping on to trends.
Floral fantasy
Floral designs are a go-to in warmer seasons. And as expected as they may be, with some mixing and matching, it’s not hard to find something that goes beyond the obvious. Think pastel-hued flowers, detailed motifs, dreamy illustrations and more.
Powder pastels
One of the easiest ways to switch up your classic white nails is by adding a pastel duo. Powder hues aren’t just soothing during summer, they also look great on almost any occasion. Baby blue, lavender, blush pink—soft hues complement white the best.
Glazed gaze
Encapsulating the shine of a donut, these nails are everything we love about the glazed beauty trend. With a sheer colour palette and a glossy finish, it’s minimalist, soft and ideal for day and nighttime events.
Glitter, glamour, gemstones
Another subtle way to dress up a basic white mani is with tiny three-dimensional details. Throw in some glitter or pearl-like details to add a festive touch to your tips. The extra embellishments will also take you through the wedding season.
Something sketchy
If your most used hashtag is #OOTD, pop art nails are a suggestion to consider. With the painted lines mimicking comic-like effects, these are equal parts fun and easy to do. It helps that it also serves a retro vibe.
Tira recommends:
- O.P.I Nature Strong Nail Paint - Strong as Shell
- Gush Beauty Nail Lacquer - Frosted Vanilla
- Nails Our Way Breathe Away Nail Enamel - Vanilla
- Colorbar Vegan Nail Lacquer - 181 White Trick
- Coloressence Regular Nail Paint - Pure White
- Lakme Absolute Gel Stylist Nail Polish Snowball + Top Coat Combo
- INGLOT Playinn Gel Effect Top Coat - 17 Shade
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