Spring 2026 sets the tone: bright, vibrant, subtly retro. On runways and fingertips alike, colors oscillate between delicately nostalgic shades, pastel softness, and pop energy. Shades inspired by the seventies, eighties, and nineties, revisited in a contemporary and ultra-desirable version. A breakdown of the current nail colors and nail trends to adopt without hesitation to leave winter behind and enjoy the sunny days.
Seasonal colors: between softness and energy
Playback Collection: pop nostalgia
Three new shades join our colorful range this spring. Three colors, three decades, three moods, united in a Playback collection, to discover from March 27, 2026 in Green™ polish and Green Flash™ semi-permanent polish also available in natural nail polish. Here is the lineup:
Spicy first, a vibrant red polish with pink undertones that pulses like an 80s hit! Fabulous on short nails for a power chic effect. An emotional color that resonates with many models from the spring-summer 2026 collections, especially this structured dress by Christopher Esber.
Tangerine, next: a bright light orange that captures the carefree and solar energy of the nineties. As much as the ruffled feather dress by Givenchy! To wear in color block for a fresh and dynamic look on a minimal wardrobe.
Last but not least: Nebula! A milky white with holographic reflections, infused with the groove and disco spirit of the seventies. A seemingly tame color, in the style of Milky nails, but whose metallic effects invite celebration. Same inspiration at Chanel with this silky dress you’d want to slip into to dance the night away.
With the Playback collection, reinvent yesterday’s memories to better color the present!
(@tagwalk)
Play of contrasts: Night & Day
The contrast between dark blue and the solar brightness of a vivid yellow or sparkling white holds a hypnotic power, like a full moon dazzling the clear, deep night. In this dynamic, three colors stand out on your nails this season:
Navy Blue, an intense and magnetic navy blue, almost stormy blue, that captures the light without ever letting go.
Gold Button, a bold bright yellow, spotted on many SS26 runways, like at Akris, as radiant as a field of buttercups. A shade to find in Green Flash™ version from April 10, 2026.
Solar, a iridescent and delicately pearly white, chic and subtle, softly radiating like the first rays of the sun at dawn.
Together or separately, these three embody vibrant colors that stand out. Contrast is the new chic!
Navy Blue, Gold Button and Solar, 3 vibrant colors that do not go unnoticed. Contrast is the new chic!
(@tagwalk)
Pastel Kiwi: couture softness
Every year, spring marks the return of delicate pastels and the 2026 palette is no exception. Creamy light pink polish, powdery nudes, or almond green, we are charmed by this tender and airy pastel gradient that enlivens nail trends after winter. Our selection, in this spirit:
Pink Sand, a classic beige nude with a hint of apricot, a timeless essential that enhances all skin tones with a delicate velvet effect. To discover in Green Flash™ from April 10, 2026.
Pistachio, a tender and vegetal green polish with subtle yellow reflections. A fresh and modern shade, perfect to awaken your best seasonal looks, spotted during the Spring-Summer 2026 fashion weeks, especially at Giambattista Valli.
Crème, a dense and enveloping off-white that dresses the nail with a soft milky veil. One of this year's super trendy colors, very quiet luxury, to reinvent white polish in a modern soft version.
A trio of pastel colors to wear either monochrome with a glossy soap nails finish, or as an ultra-fine micro french or rainbow nail art. Playful but polished!
All the freshness of a spring garden in a bouquet of pastel nail colors.
(@tagwalk)
Ube Milkshake: pop and sweet
Spring 2026 also embraces a gourmand dimension, with colors inspired by red fruits and sweets. In this vein, our power trio includes:
Fizz, a magenta-reflective purple polish that breathes floral and confident energy into your manicure. It catches the eye and energizes every gesture, as seen with this mini blouson dress by Balenciaga.
Candy, a bold and addictive pop candy pink, which adds a sweet and daring touch to your spring nails.
Shell, a pure and architectural shell white, which creates a "clean nails" effect manicure with discreet elegance.
A symphony of pop shades as delicious as a well-shaken milkshake.
(@tagwalk)
Our nail art ideas for radiant nails
This spring’s nail arts are graphic, unique, and (rather) easy to do. Here are our inspirations:
Blue & Orange Aura Nails
Dress your nails with an intense blue base using the Ultramarine shade. Draw a square on a sponge with Ultramarine and fill it with Tangerine. Then dab your nails until you create a halo that goes from orange to blue. A vibrant and captivating contrast.
Catch the vibe of these Blue & Orange aura nails with this tutorial from nail artist @lookthenails.
Orange Gradient Nails
Create this orange red nails gradient by applying Tangerine en base. On a clean sponge, apply side by side a stripe of Spicy and a stripe of Tangerine. Dab the center of the nail to create a vertical gradient. Clean up any excess with a corrector pen and apply an ultra-glossy top coat for a radiant finish. Instant sunset effect!
Glazed Nails Temptation
Prepare your nail art base with Tangerine and apply the White Glazed Powder on top. The finish is super glossy and delicately pearly. A pastel and fun variation of the Glazed nails trend by Hailey Bieber.
In Glazed nails or Sunset gradient, there is a hint of orange in the spring nail art trends.
(@bara.hoyle, @lookthenails).
Double French Manicure
On a base of Milky Pink polish, draw a fine double French manicure on the free edge of the nail with a thin brush using Spicy & Tangerine. A graphic and structured nail art, stunning on medium-length almond-shaped nails.
Cool Girl Striped Nails
Here is a striped mix & match, as fun as it is original! For this, apply Nebula en base and alternate thin and wide stripes, vertical and horizontal with the following colors: Riviera, Ultramarine, Tangerine, and Spicy. You can vary the base color by replacing Nebula with Tangerine on one of your fingers. To successfully draw your stripes, use a nail art liner brush and refer to our article on striped manicure.
Revisit the nail art codes by injecting a good dose of pop colors.
(@irasnailroom, @lookthenails).
Care tips for healthy nails
In manicure, there’s no secret: a beautiful result always starts with “expert” preparation.
Prepare your nails before the manicure
Gentle filing, cuticle care, thorough cleaning… Good preparation guarantees long-lasting tenue and easy, even application. Find all our tips in this article on How to properly prepare your nails before polish application.
Hydrate and nourish your nails
Don’t hesitate to use (without overdoing it) moisturizing treatments daily or as needed to help your nails regain good balance. So adopt:
- The Green Oil to nourish and hydrate nails and cuticles, thus ensuring the nail’s natural defenses.
- The Healthy Glow Duo which combines the treatment polish Active Glow™ Raspberry and the Complete Serum to revive natural radiance and restore naturally beautiful nails.
Boost your nails after winter
If after winter your nails seem weak, split, or break easily, give them a targeted care treatment with the following products:
- To treat the surface, choose the Duo Day & Night which combines the S.O.S. Mask and Keratin Booster, for an express treatment to continuously strengthen and regenerate nails.
- To nourish from within, an intensive course of Nail Boost dietary supplements, rich in vitamins and natural active ingredients, helps harden nails and speed up their renewal.
Create your targeted care routine for enhanced nails, ready to welcome your favorite polish color for spring!
Spring 2026 celebrates radiance, natural beauty, and creativity through nails! Trendy colors range from nostalgic vibrant red, Solar orange, holographic white, couture pastels, contrast plays, to sweet pop. Choose the seasonal nail trends that inspire you and remember to apply them following our expert tips. Go, go, go! It’s your turn to create your Spring 2026 chromatic playlist 🎵🌈
