11 Ways To Wear Polka-Dot Nails — The Sweetest Micro Trend
Every year seems to get better and better when it comes to innovative nail trends, but 2025 has already proven to be something of a standout year for manicure inspiration. While maximalist designs like Amalfi-inspired 'Italian summer' nails and 3D nails have been taking off, we've spotted a simpler take on nail art emerging as one to watch for the season ahead. Enter: polka-dot nails.
Somewhat of a retro print, this year's polka-dot manicures balance '80s charm with a modern minimalism, taking a simple dot and transforming it into endless creative nail art looks. Whether it's a monochromatic polka print or a rainbow of mismatched dots, the beauty of polka-dot nails is that they are so versatile. Plus, they pair nicely with basically every other trend out there, from French tips to princess nails. Ahead, find 11 of the very best polka-dot designs dotting our social feeds right now.
Princess Polka
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Proving that polka dots are the perfect nail art look for minimalists, this manicure created at Amiri nail salon layers monochromatic polka dots over a groomed and glossy princess manicure for an ultra-polished look.
Espresso Shots
Our collective obsession with Pantone's colour of the year, mocha mousse, is continuing into winter with Caselyn Grover 's coffee-toned manicure proving it. Try Manucurist's Green Nail Polish in Clove, $23, to recreate it at home.
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Why pick just one colour when you can have, well, 20? This riotously bright nail look by GetNailed salon is essentially a dopamine hit in manicure form. Obsessed.
Chestnut Tips
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If you don't fancy an all-over print, then polka-dot French tips are proving popular right now. This look by Gia Artistry uses a warm chestnut brown tone with bright white microdots for a wearable everyday manicure.
True Blue
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Melanie Graves. Try Sephora's Nail Polish in Baby Blue, $12, with Essie Expressie The Hype, $12.73.
'80s Excess
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A homage to the more-is-more aesthetic of the '80s, where polka-dot power two-pieces once reigned supreme, this jewellery manicure by Hattonnails embraces opulence in the best way. Quiet luxury? We don't know her.
Milky Sorbet
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Sorbet shades Emma Maughan. This GlazeMe UV Pastel Collection, $87 $76, will have you covered for an at-home pastel manicure.
Dotted Borders
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Rather than going for all-over print, nail tech @beautybyabigailjessica has created a fun polka-dot-bordered manicure to frame some cute floral nail art. A fun and unexpected way to wear spots.
Mix & Match
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The eclectic mix of French tips, negative space and pops of red makes this striking set created at Newcastle's Vibe nail salon the ultimate cool-girl polka-dot manicure.
Jelly Dots
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Between soap nails and juicy nail tints, it's clear that sheer and dewy manicures have dominated this year. So it makes perfect sense for nail artist Shannon Elias to opt for a pink jelly base for this microscopic polka-dot design.
Dalmatian Spots
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