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By definition, white is the absence of color.
However, despite its subtlety, the milky hue still makes for an impressive manicure.
you’ve got the option to create a simplewhite French designor pair your snowy polish withcolorful nail art.
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Ahead, we’ve rounded up 30 short white manicures you should try.
Top your designs with a matte top coat.
The result is a minimalist yet chic manicure.
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Creamy French Ombre
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A classic French ombre look never fails to impress.
The half-and-half designs create an interesting contrast.
Plus, this is such an easy DIY look.
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Cutie Conch Nails
Here’s another Goldstein creation that’s both creative and chic.
Thisbeachy manicureis perfect for the summer.
Where she found such a teeny conch shell, who knows?
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Sheer White Constellation Nails
This short white mani caught our eye for more than one reason.
Watercolor Rainbow Nails
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Amp up your white manicure with a few rainbow accent nails.
Black and White Cutout Nails
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Cutout nails are popular fornegative space accents.
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The edgy trend looks especially bold when painted in black and white.
Teeny-Tiny Details
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Even minimal manicure lovers will be on board with this set.
It’s a cleaner version of the popularsticker book nail trend.
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If you have trouble painting within the lines, simply block off one side of each nail with tape.
Look closely, and you’ll noticegold French tips.
The metallic tips add a luxe touch to the effortless mani.
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Simply swipe multi-color glitter polish in a thin coat over a white base.
Arched French Manicure
Elevate your French manicure with additional nail art.
To get the look, start with a sheer nude base, then space out your arches.
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Short White Floral Nails
This whitefloral naillook gives grand millennial vibes.
Its chrome accents are timely, and the pressed flower accents give it a vintage-inspired feel.
Short Checker Nails
Checkerboard nail designsare easy to recreate yourself.
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Start with a chrome base, and then use a lining brush to section your nails into quads.
Fill in two sections with white polish to create the checkered design.
Matte Squiggle Nails
For an artsy nail look, opt for a cream base with multicolor squiggles.
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Complete the look with a matte top coat.
This set lets you combine a mix of prints and icons from checkerboard to clouds.
Line Cutout Nails
Creating this cutout short white mani is a breeze.
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Once dry, gently remove the tape and finish with a top coat.
Simple White French Nails
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Keep it simple with ababy French manicure.
Use a bright white polish to achieve sharp white tips.
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Enhance your white tips by adding rainbow-colored nail gems along your cuticles.
Pearl Half Moon
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Fresh out of the nail salon?
More like fresh out of the sea, with this oyster set.
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The matte nude half moon design makes a statement when contrasted with shiny, opalescent pearl polish.
White Line Nails
This mani won’t take long to recreate.
Start by applying clear polish as your base.
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Then, use a thick nail brush to draw chunky lines on each nail.
Shape each squiggly line differently to create the most exciting look.
Gorgeous Glitter Nails
This manicure is glittery and gorgeous.
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For the shimmery accents, use a blend of purple and silver metallic polish.
In this case, bright red leaves are the star of the show.
The detailed red foliage on each nail makes this look incredibly eye-catching.
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Grid Nails
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For this manicure, precise lines are the key.
The white grid design is simple but makes for incredibly cool nail art.
Black and White Squiggly Nails
Here’s another way to play with black-and-white nail polish.
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Bling It On
Looking to make a statement?
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