Polka Dot Nails: the nail trend of Hailey Bieber and Dua Lipa
+ Easy DIY-tip for home
Both spotted at the island where all the celebs are now, and it’s mainly the nails that – apart from their vacation destination – look remarkably similar. Enter: Polka Dot Nails. Yep, those cute little dots are back in style—and believe us, they are prettier than ever.
Polka Dot Nails: the nail trend spotted on Hailey Bieber and Dua Lipa in Mallorca
There are those trends that you see and immediately think: yes, I’m going to try this. We spotted the trend just last week on Hailey Bieber, the queen of the ‘clean girl aesthetic’, and on Dua Lipa’s girls trip in Mallorca. If that’s not a stamp of approval, then we don’t know what is.
Polka what: what exactly are Polka Dot Nails?
Simply put: they are nails with dots. But in the most Parisian chic, fashion-worthy version ever. Think: a nude or transparent base with minimalist dots in white, black, or – like Dua Lipa – over a French manicure.
Why we are so obsessed with them:
- They are easy to make at home (we’ll get back to that)
- They basically match with every outfit
- They are subtle, yet still eye-catching
- And they give your fingers an instant Hailey vibe
Here’s how to make Polka Dot Nails at home (without having to go to the salon)
All you need is a steady hand (or a friend to lend you theirs), a dotting tool (or just the back of a bobby pin – TikTok taught us), and two nail polish colors.
- Apply a base coat – nude, pastel, or just transparent.
- Dip your tool in the second color (for example, white) and gently dot your nails.
- Let dry well (no cheating).
- Top coat over it for that shiny ‘just-from-the-salon’ effect.
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Bonus points for the creative girls
Want something just a little extra? Make the dots in a heart shape, go for an ombre effect, or do like Dua Lipa: polka dots over your French manicure. Cute, chic, and totally TikTok-able.
So: are you going to try Polka Dot Nails?
I am. Totally excited. And if it’s up to us, this Mallorca trend means not only getting on a plane but also dots on our nails. Long story short: dots are hot and your nails are next. Be sure to tag us if you make them yourself—I’d love that.
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