Polka dot nails are the cutest manicure trend for spring

Last year, we told you (early) about the incoming nail trend of the summer: polka dot nails. After popping up in fashion, it was only natural that the fun print would make its way over to beauty too and it’s safe to say that we’ve been obsessed.

A really versatile style, the best part about the nail trend is that it really does work for anyone. Minimal mani lover? Fan of jelly nails? Or maybe aura nails are more your thing? Well, the great news is that the polka dot nails trend works with all of these styles and more.

Want to try it yourself at home, it takes a little practice to get the dots even, but that’s all part of the fun – a nail dotting tool helps as well. Our advice, go for a mix of sizes to bring some added depth and bring this trend into 2026.

Inspired? We’ve put together some of our favourite polka dot nails to save for your next nail appointment.

Colourful polka dot nails

All the colours in one eye-catching manicure.

Aura polka dot nails

Amp up your aura nails with cute polka dots.

Cat-eye polka dot nails

The biggest nail trend of 2025, cat-eye nails, meets polka dot nails.

Mismatched polka dot nails

Can’t decide which colour polka dot nails you want? Choose one colourway for one hand and flip it for the other hand.

Black jelly polka dot nails

Using black jelly nail polish to create a sheer effect, adding polka dots to the manicure gives the illusion of chic spotty tights, but for your nails.

Spring polka dot nails

Just in time for your spring manicure, these cute pastel colours really pop on a milky background.

Contrasting polka dot nails

Like a Yayoi Kusama artwork, this manicure uses different sized polka dots and colours to add a new depth and dimension to the manicure design.

Negative space polka dot nails

If you find the polka dot print a bit too overwhelming for your manicure, break it up by playing around with negative space.

Mix and match polka dot nails

Diversify your polka dot nails by playing with different colours and sizes – anything goes.

Polka dot Frenchies

Not your typical French tips, we love the gradient effect this polka dot manicure gives.

Black and white polka dot French tips

Giving a classic vintage vibe, these black and white polka dot French tips are a sophisticated take on the trend.

Minimal polka dot nails

Even more minimal, a few white spots on your black Frenchies will still give the polka dot effect.

Red and white polka dot nails

We’re getting Minnie Mouse from these red and white polka dot nails. So cute!

Sheer polka dot nails

Super sheer soapy nails with white polka dots, perfect for the minimal mani lovers.

XL polka dot nails

While short nails are trending for 2026, don’t think that longer nails are going anywhere. These XL polka dot nails in baby pink and white are the perfect use of the extra nail space.

Disco polka dot nails

An alternative way of creating polka dots, carefully placing circular sequins and locking them in place with a clear top coat. Disco ball vibes.

Chrome polka dot nails

Neon polka dot nails

Neon brights will always pop in the summer, save this one for later in the year.

Multicolour polka dot nails

Playful in the best way, this is the subtle rainbow version of polka dot nails.

Brown polka dot nails

Cow print, but make it chic.

Pink polka dot French tips

There’s something very romantic about pink on pink polka dots.

Matte polka dot nails

Brown nails will always feel so autumnal and we love the matte polka dots as the chocolate cherry on top of this glassy chestnut base.

Rosehip oil polka dot nails

Rosehip oil nails get given a little twist with the most delicate micro polka dots.

Chunky French polka dot nails

Deep 90s French tips have been quietly making a comeback since last year, so hop on the trend early.

Lava lamp polka dot nails

Feeling a retro vibe, these negative space polka dot nails are giving lava lamp.

Rainbow micro polka dot nails

It’s a celebration. Just like a rainbow of confetti, the different sized dots really take this manicure to another level.

Matcha polka dot nails

Jumbo polka dots in matcha green, delicious.

Strawberry polka dot nails

Just when you thought polka dot nails couldn’t get any cuter, this manicurist turned them into the sweetest looking red and white strawberries.

Purple polka dot nails

Purple on purple polka dot nails. Try saying that twice as fast without getting tongue-tied.

Iced coffee polka dot nails

Anyone else getting Americano with milk with these jelly brown and white polka dot nails?