It goes without saying that summertime is white nail season. Granted it’s not an official thing, but it’s hard not to notice the amount of white manicures and pedicures that tend to pop out around late spring through summer. While some people, like myself, can’t wait to ditch neutral nails sport the look, others consider it too plain and prefer to take a maximalist approach. And to that I say, to each their own.

To be fair though, as much as I love a crisp, plain manicure, sometimes I want something that has a little extra something to it. So much so that I’ve spent the past few weeks compiling some of my favorite white nail ideas to show my nail tech. But I’m not one to gatekeep, so I figured why not share some of my favorite looks here. If you’re also hoping to upgrade your white manicure this summer, keep scrolling for all the inspo you need.

1. Van Gough Nails

Inspired by Van Gough, these floral nails and the color pallet is a stunning combination against white.

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2. Smokey Nails

From a distance, these look like plain nails, but take a closer look to see the smokey layering technique that takes this mani to the next level.

3. Croc Spots

Croc spots can be done in any color, but I especially love this warm brown tone against the white.

4. Subtle Florals

Here’s a more minimalistic and colorful take on a floral design paired with French nails.

5. Rodeo Nails

Whether you’ve got a trip to Nashville on the horizon or want to channel your inner cowgirl, you can’t go wrong with these cute designs.