While complexity is often alluring, much of fashion is about balancing it with extreme simplicity. This new nail trend is great if you've struggled with complicated nail art or want to make your look cleaner, fresher and more on-trend. Pure white nails, shiny or matte, are a great way to take a risk with your look while not going overboard. We've put together a comprehensive list of tips on how to get the most from your porcelain mani.
1. Make sure your nails are neatly filed and cut.
White polish really draws attention to your nails, so you'll want to be sure that they're not a mess.
2. Apply a base and top coat.
White nails yellow quite easily and taking the extra time to apply the top and base coats will pay off.
3. Experiment with matte top coats versus shiny ones.
A really nice matte top coat is Chanel's beaute des ongles top coat velvet.
(http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/chanel-beaute-des-ongles-top-coat-velvet/3244597)
5. Avoid extra embellishments or shimmery top coats.
They can make the look a little less fresh and elegant looking.
6. Try wearing bright, summery colors.
Nude or light clothing can detract from the shock-factor. White nail polish screams Summer and looks amazing next to peach, salmon, lime, yellow and orange.
7. White nails can look better on slightly tanned skin.
This isn't an all or nothing rule, but you might want to keep it in mind.
1. Make sure your nails are neatly filed and cut.
White polish really draws attention to your nails, so you'll want to be sure that they're not a mess.
2. Apply a base and top coat.
White nails yellow quite easily and taking the extra time to apply the top and base coats will pay off.
3. Experiment with matte top coats versus shiny ones.
A really nice matte top coat is Chanel's beaute des ongles top coat velvet.
(http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/chanel-beaute-des-ongles-top-coat-velvet/3244597)
5. Avoid extra embellishments or shimmery top coats.
They can make the look a little less fresh and elegant looking.
6. Try wearing bright, summery colors.
Nude or light clothing can detract from the shock-factor. White nail polish screams Summer and looks amazing next to peach, salmon, lime, yellow and orange.
7. White nails can look better on slightly tanned skin.
This isn't an all or nothing rule, but you might want to keep it in mind.
Here are a few white nail polishes to try:
China Glaze White Out
Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear White On
OPI Alpine Snow Matte (which is a little chalky)
OPI Alpine Snow
China Glaze White Out
Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear White On
OPI Alpine Snow Matte (which is a little chalky)
OPI Alpine Snow