If you want a cute manicure that is as versatile as they come, neutral nails are where it’s at. In this article, we’re sharing 30 glam designs that you can recreate any time, any season!
With the rise of minimalist clothing styles like the clean girl or old money aesthetics, it’s no surprise that so many of us are drawn to simplicity and elegance in our manicures.
Neutral nails perfectly align with this ethos, offering a seamless complement to your outfits, whether you’re rocking a business casual look for the office, or going to happy hour drinks with friends.
Whether you’re into the classic and timeless look, a bit of shimmer and shine, or trendy abstract patterns, these 30 classy neutral nail designs are worth saving for your next nail appointment.
30 Classy Neutral Nail Designs
1. White Line French Tips
Give your classic and elegant French tip manicure a little twist with this white-line French tip design. The nails have been painted a glossy nude shade and then white lines outline the French tip, rather than filling it in completely to create a chic look.
2. Taupe Tones
If you can’t decide on just one neutral tone, then why not choose a few different shades? This manicure begins with off-white and ivory shades for the thumb and index finger, then a taupe middle finger and a darker taupe tone for the little finger. The gold glitter ring finger adds a glam touch to these nails.
3. A Touch Of Marble
Pair your neutral nails with a marble design to create a stylish manicure. These nails begin with neutral ivory and beige tones, then the ring finger features a matte marble design, and the little finger is finished with sage green polish to add a little color. Gold foil embellishes this gorgeous manicure.
4. Reverse French Tips
Switch up a French manicure with this reverse French tip look. The nails are painted in a glossy nude shade, then a swipe of gold features at the base of the nail in a crescent shape to add a subtle glamorous element to your neutral nails.
5. Flowers + French Tips
These nails are just beautiful and perfect for the fall months. Begin with a sheer white base and then three fingers are finished with a dark brown French tip, while the index and middle fingers are decorated with brown flowers – so cute!
6. Gold Stripes
Add some gold stripes to your natural nails to add a delicate glittering touch. These nails are painted with a few coats of glossy sheer white polish, but you could choose any neutral-toned polish, and then decorate with thin stripes of gold horizontally and diagonally across the nail.
7. Beige + Brown
The colour palette of this manicure is just stunning and we love the fun abstract design. This manicure includes beige and ivory shades as well as cinnamon and dark brown shades, with the nails getting darker as you move from the thumb to the little finger, and then each nail is painted with abstract wavy lines to create a striking design.
8. Neutral Florals
These pretty nails have a beige base, then are decorated with little white flowers with a dark brown center to create a stunning neutral design that is perfect for the spring and summer months.
9. Caramel + Blush Pink
We love the caramel and blush pink color combination for this manicure. Three nails are painted with the glossy caramel shade, while the middle and ring fingers are painted in blush pink and feature a black polka dot at the base of the nail.
10. Tortoiseshell
Tortoiseshell nail designs have become super popular recently, which is why you need this stunning tortoiseshell manicure! The warm amber tortoiseshell design features on the middle finger and half the index finger, while the other side is painted in beige, separated by a line of gold foil. The rest of the nails are painted in beige and dark brown shades.
