With milk nails doing the rounds on the Internet, housing a few classic whites in your beauty kit is a no-brainer. From chic French tips to giving your claws a celestial spin, white nail polishes were, are, and will always be the OG mani-pedi colour. If your lacquers have dried out and you’re looking to restock, glance at our thoughtfully curated edit of white nail paints to satiate your minimalist aesthetic.
Award-Winner
Rating: 4.4
Price: INR 189
Winner of the Elle Beauty Awards ’16, Nykaa Cosmetics’ Nail Enamel Polish in the shade Marshmallow Dream 83 boasts a rich pigment, giving your nails a glamorous makeover in just one stroke. The long-lasting formula dries instantly and doesn’t chip off either.
Toxin-Free
Rating: 4.4
Price: INR 875
Highly pigmented and fast-drying, O.P.I’s vegan and cruelty-free formula draws inspiration from nature’s boundless beauty, giving you 20 soothing shades that last long. After applying a double coat of lacquer, layer it with a top coat for ultra-shine and protection.
Long Lasting
Rating: 4.4
Price: INR 195
If you’ve been scrounging for a formula that doesn’t leave your nails all yellow, look no further. Just Herbs’ Nail Polish 21 Chemical Free Formula is free of toxins and restores your nail health to help avoid breakage. Offering optimal coverage in just one coat, glossy, glamorous nails are just one product away.
High-Shine
Rating: 3.9
Price: INR 199
Lending instant colour payoff, Gush Beauty’s Nail Lacquer is a buildable formula with a gel-like finish. It doesn’t chip or peel away, and you can easily remove the enamel with the help of a nail polish remover. Leaving you with a super-glossy manicure, this one’s a beauty bag must-have.
Quick-Drying
Rating: 4.3
Price: INR 330
Featuring an INSTA-DRI 3-in-1 formula for 33% long wear and chip resistance, Sally Hansen’s extended wear nail enamel contains a base and top coat to avoid the hassle of applying multiple products. The unique brush hugs the contours of your nails for precision application, drying up your manicure within a minute.
Argan Oil-Enriched
Rating: 4.4
Price: INR 250
Meet a moisturising nail paint that is also free from 12 harmful toxins. Its superior molecular formula allows moisture to penetrate the nails, keeping yellowness at bay and facilitating oxygenation. This lacquer also contains argan oil to keep your nails strong and healthy.