12 White Nail Art Design Ideas For Every Occasion

Crisp white polish is forever a classic.

White Nail Art Ideas
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Sometimes, you just want a classic—or not-so-classic—white mani. There’s something refreshing about white nails; even with a design, they look clean and cool, and flatter just about every skin tone. And it goes without saying, white naturally makes a fantastic choice for a bridal manicure, too. No matter the occasion, we’ve collected 12 gorgeous white nail design options to inspire your next look.

In the Clouds

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A cloud pattern works on any color background polish, but looks particularly dreamy on natural nails.

Making Waves

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A fine glitter backdrop adds dimension and shine to swoopy, wavy lines.

Pearl Embellishments

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Pearls are a pretty (and wedding-worthy) way to get in on the 3D nail art trend.

Mod Mani

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Horizontal black lines add a super-clean, modern twist to the classic French.

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The Wavy French

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Look closely: This super-thin French mani has a subtle wave to it that feels so fresh.

Milky Ombré

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Simple gradient polish would be equally fun in snowy winter as it would in the heat of summer.

Seeing Stars

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A smattering of different size stars looks whimsical, not child-like.

Flash of Gold

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The thin flash of gold is like jewelry for your nails (and so pretty for a bride).

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Mini Masterpiece

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Abstract lines and a pop of color are like having a modern art piece at your fingertips.

Zebra Print

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Watch out, cow print: Classic zebra might be the next big animal pattern to take over the nail art world.

Bit of Frosting

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Shimmery white polish + embellished details? This is the minimalist evening nail art look of our dreams.

Angled French Tips

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This triple French mani would be gorgeous for a bride, but we love it for anyone, any day of the year.

This article originally appeared on Harper's BAZAAR US.

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