An inventive new trend seems to emerge on social media platforms like TikTok every day. Fans of manicures may have recently noticed the mysterious “white nail theory” popping up on their “For You” pages. We were colored with intrigue, so we sought out experts to explain the meaning of white nails.
The white nail theory isn’t the zaniest nail polish trend to go viral on social media (we’re looking at you, fluffy nails.) It’s also not the first nail color theory to inspire a frenzy: in the past year, people have flooded TikTok with videos on the red nail theory and the blue nail theory. Each iteration has sparked a conversation about how people express themselves and their relationship status. Keep reading to learn about the uniquely bespoke aspects of white nail theory.
Experts Featured in This Article
Stanley Nolan is a cosmetologist and beauty education specialist for Ogle School in Texas.
Rachel Goldman, Ph.D., FTOS, FASMBS-IH, is a clinical psychologist based in New York City.
