Milky White Checkered Short Square Nails

Step by step: milky white checkered nails

1. Prep: push back cuticles, buff the shine off the nail plate and wipe with alcohol so the base coat grips.
2. Shape: File straight across the top, then soften the two corners with one light stroke so they don’t snag.
3. Apply base coat and the base color; let it dry or cure fully.
4. Paint the design with a thin detail brush or dotting tool — start with the largest shapes and add fine details last.
5. Use nail stickers or stamping plates if you want a quicker version.
6. Seal with a glossy top coat.
7. A drop of cuticle oil at the end makes the photo-ready difference.

Pro tip: Designs on one or two accent nails look just as striking and take a fraction of the time.