The weather just keeps getting better (she says with two windows open and a fan pointed directly at her) and a heatwave has hit the U.K., which means it's time to get your summer mani locked in and IMO, nothing complements a summer glow better than white nail designs.
I mean think about it, white is kinda the colour of summer. Wimbledon whites, white linen shirts over a bikini on the beach, white Ts paired with jorts... hello! We are sensing a theme here so, yes, white is the shade for summer and your nails deserve to be on trend too. Even if you incorporate a fleck of colour into it (a tiny accent for the World Cup maybe, or a dash of blue or touch of chrome, perhaps?), having white as your base is the summer flex you think it is... here are 9 designs to confirm that for your next salon appointment.
Best summer white nail designs
Milky white
Usually a stan of nail art like chrome or cat eye, Mrs Biebs has kept it pared back for her latest summer mani and we approve.
Glazed doughnut
Is it just me or is this nail look making you crave a Krispy Kreme?
Iridescent white
The flecks of shimmer skewing blue and pink it is such a fun touch for a white base.
Check mate
Geometry totally has a place in our nail art! We love the sharp but fine lines in this design.
Everyone's clicking on...
Accent pearl
Not a fan of overly decorative 3D nail designs? May we interest you in a chic lil' accent nail instead? Subtle but still impactful.
City Siesta
The subtle milky white design by Townhouse is total holiday vibes. If neutral is more your thing than a stark white, it's time to book in.
Punchy flowers
These whimsical flowers add a big hit of colour to a bright white base.
Coconut latte
A little milky, a little coconutty and very on trend. We love the creaminess of this shiny mani, which flatters all skin tones, especially deeper hues.
Saltwater gloss
The ombre effect from translucent to opaque with the chrome finish on this nail look is so reminiscent of the warm, reflective waters of tropical beach, if we close our eyes we can practically feel the sea breeze whipping our face...
Keeks Reid is the Beauty Director at Cosmopolitan UK. While she loves all things beauty, Keeks is a hair fanatic through and through. She started her career in beauty journalism in 2013 as editorial assistant at Blackhair and Hair magazines working her way to Acting Editor of Blackhair magazine at 23 years old. She spent much of her career working in trade hairdressing media at Hairdressers Journal, Salon International and the British Hairdressing Awards. Which is why she is a regular contributor to Cosmo's Curl Up franchise. Now, alongside her Cosmo work, she presents, creates content on social media and works with a range of beauty companies; from magazines and websites to beauty brands and salons.
