White nails are the ultimate clean neutral, but that doesn't mean they have to be boring

There are a handful of manicure shades that will always look classic (looking at you: red, nude and blackberry). Likewise, white nails are a trad neutral that, besides looking fresh, go with everything.

Of course, white accents, like French tips, are timeless, but there are so many more ways you can remix a white nail to keep things surprising.

Alongside all-over block whites, we've seen animal prints applied on top of a bare pink nail, chrome finishes to add extra glow, white bases to make any nail art on top stand out, cut-out details, dainty hearts, statement swirls, pearls, sparkles and more.

Below, we've lined up 29 of our favourite white nail designs to save for your next mani appointment…

This modern, abstract zebra print looks cool, clean and current.

Chrome finishes are here to stay. Applied on top of classic white, it gives the shade a glow-up.

We can't stop looking at these white and see-through striped nails.

White Frenchies? Groundbreaking. Although, this pretty pearlescent finish takes the shade up a level.

An all-over block-colour white nail will never look classic, and this shorter length feels equal parts sophisticated and relaxed.

Sheer the shade out for a clean, almost bare finish.

This cut-out heart detail keeps things interesting.

Update a barely-there mani with a stand-out white swirl detail.

This combines a Frenchie with a lined cuff to give a little extra detail.

This clean white base creates the perfect background for a pop of blushing pink.

White, but make it glitz? These oyster white sparkle nails are the way to go.

This takes a classic Frenchie, then adds a sheer white topcoat over the top for a softer, milkier take on the trend.

These milky white nails look almost three-dimensional with their extra glossy, creamy finish.

A simple white heart detail is a very cute way to update a bare nail base.

These would make the most phenomenal wedding nail, picking up on the type of appliqué detailing you'd see on a veil or a wedding dress. It would also look great to level-up your everyday mani.

The extra length and modern almond shape looks so elegant.

Don't want colour-block and don't want a Frenchie? Flip your mani on its head with a cut-out cuff.

Simply swapping out a glossy top coat for matte can change up the feel of a crisp, white mani.

They may be all-white, but these chrome flower nails are a subtle scene-stealer.

A clean colour and classic shape make for a stunning mani.

These scattered hearts are simple and minimal but super cute.

Even though the pointed shape is fierce, the white colour and pearl accent feels soft.

These white-hot flames are edgy (and still a little understated).

These confetti heart sparkle nails are so sweet and dainty.

The squared-off shape feels sharp and smart.

A daring snake print in monotone white is sexy and sleek.

These all-white nails in a modern almond shape are so fresh and so clean.

Keep a little extra length and square off the edges for a cool alternative to squoval.

The added length of these pointed white milky nails elongate fingers for an elegant mani.

For more from GLAMOUR's Senior Beauty Editor, Elle Turner, follow her on Instagram @elleturneruk

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