The Chic and Understated Nail Color I'm Seeing on Everyone Right Now

Nail color and art trends come and go, but there are some classic nail colors that truly stand the test of time. No matter the season, you'll find these requested in salons year-round—trust me. Among those timeless shades, red nails are considered to be one of the most classic shades, followed by pink nails and neutrals like beige and brown. But there is another shade that I think is deserving of timeless status among this roster of classics, and that is white nails.

Okay, hear me out. You might associate white nails with a summer nail trend, but I'm here to tell you otherwise. I agree that white nails make a perfect holiday or summer manicure in general, but there is something to be said for this monochromatic hue year-round. For one, it goes with absolutely everything in your wardrobe, and it has the ability to instantly brighten your fingertips. White nails are bright without being as loud as neons are, yet they still manage to be understated.

And there are so many ways to wear white nails. We've seen the sheer, milky white nails take off this year as well as the white chrome effect from the glazed-doughnut nail trend. (Thank you, Hailey Bieber.) But white looks just as good in a lacquer of standard polish too. In fact, there are so many white hues to choose from. Much like how there are hundreds of whites to choose from when you're looking to paint your bedroom walls, there are a variety of white undertones to choose from—think bright, brilliant white or those more subdued off-white tones or even creamy oat milk or vanilla hues. There, I'll say it: White nails suit absolutely everyone, and it works great as a pedicure color too.

Ahead, you'll find plenty of white nails ideas and designs for your next manicure.

White Nail Ideas

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A sheer white instantly makes your nails look healthy.

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We're still not over chrome doughnut-glazed nails.

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I love this off-white shade, which is more subtle than bright white.

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Can we have a moment for these moonstone white nails?

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White nail polish and long almond nails are a perfect match.

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This vanilla hue paired with a white French tip is an unexpected yet chic pairing.

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White nails make a great base color for chrome powder to achieve this glazed effect.

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This shade of white almost looks light blue in the right light.

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A sheer white is so classic and brings out the subtle pink shade of your natural nails.

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A sheer white polish underneath chrome powder looks so chic.

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White looks amazing on short nails.

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This manicure is the equivalent of a crisp white shirt.

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White is the OG hue for a classic French manicure.

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If you prefer something more subtle, look for white polishes with pink, lilac, or beige undertones.

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Square nails look so sleek painted in white.

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White is a great color to experiment with nail art.

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How pretty is this cream-and-blue French manicure?

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A reverse French feels ultra-luxurious in white.

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This almond-milk shade looks expensive.

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I love this Euphoria-inspired nail art in white.

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A shimmering white polish looks so pretty—look at the way it catches the light.

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White makes the ideal hue for micro nail art.

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Abstract swirls look great in this negative-space nail art.

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Eleanor Vousden is the beauty editor for Who What Wear UK. She was previously deputy editor at Hairdressers Journal, health writer at Woman Home and junior beauty editor at beauty website Powder. She has also contributed to Wallpaper and Elle Collections with written and styling work.Working as a beauty journalist since 2015 after graduating in fashion journalism at the London College of Fashion, she has been highly commended at the BSME Talent Awards for her work on Powder and also contributed to the title winning Website of the Year at the PPA Awards.Eleanor’s journalistic focus is to provide readers with honest and helpful beauty content. Through words, video and live broadcast, she has interviewed several celebrity makeup artists, hairstylists and top dermatologists throughout her career, as well as celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Scarlett Johansson. She has a particular interest in finding solutions for acne and eczema, which she has experienced firsthand. She has also amassed a large collection of fragrances and can never say no to a new candle.When she’s not writing or testing Wholesale Replica Bag beauty product or treatments, she’s on the seafront in her hometown of Brighton and Hove, where she lives with her partner and her miniature dachshund.