Spring 2026 sets the tone: bright, vibrant, subtly retro. On the runways and at your fingertips, colours range from delicately nostalgic shades and soft pastels to pop energy. Shades inspired by the seventies, eighties and nineties, reimagined in a contemporary, ultra-desirable version. A closer look at the nail colours of the moment and the nail trends to embrace without hesitation as you leave winter behind and enjoy the sunny days.
Seasonal colours: between softness and energy
Playback Collection: pop nostalgia
Three new shades join our colourful palette this spring. Three colours, three decades, three moods, brought together in the Playback collection, available from 27 March 2026 in Green™ nail polish and Green Flash™ gel nail polish, also available as natural nail polish. Here’s the score:
Spicy first: a vibrant red nail polish with pink undertones that pulses like an ’80s hit! Fabulous on short nails for a power chic effect. An emotional colour that echoes many looks from the Spring-Summer 2026 collections, especially this structured Christopher Esber dress.
Tangerine, next: a bright light orange that captures the carefree spirit and sun-soaked energy of the nineties. Just like Givenchy’s ruffled feather dress! Wear it colour-blocked for a fresh, dynamic effect with a minimalist wardrobe.
Last but not least: Nebula! A milky white with holographic reflections, infused with the groove and disco spirit of the seventies. A seemingly understated shade, in a Milky nails style, but its metallic effects invite you to party. The same inspiration at Chanel with this silky dress you’d love to slip into and dance in until the end of the night.
With the Playback collection, reinvent yesterday’s memories to better colour the present!
(@tagwalk)
Playing with contrasts: Night & Day
The contrast between deep blue and the sunlit glow of a bright yellow or sparkling white holds a hypnotic power, like a full moon dazzling the clear, deep night. In this dynamic, three colours stand out on your nails this season:
Navy Blue, an intense, magnetic navy blue, almost stormy blue, that catches the light and never lets it go.
Gold Button, a bold bright yellow spotted on numerous SS26 runways, including at Akris, as radiant as a field of buttercups. A shade available in Green Flash™ from 10 April 2026.
Solar, an iridescent, delicately pearlescent white, chic and subtle, that softly radiates like the first rays of sunlight at dawn.
Together or separately, these three embody vibrant colours that don’t go unnoticed. Contrast is the new chic!
Navy Blue, Gold Button and Solar, 3 vibrant colours that don’t 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’re drawn to this soft, airy pastel gradient that brings nail trends to life after winter. Our selection, in this spirit:
Pink Sand, a classic beige nude with a hint of apricot, a timeless essential that enhances every skin tone with a delicate velvet effect. Discover it in Green Flash™ from 10 April 2026.
Pistachio, a soft, botanical green nail polish with subtle yellow reflections. A fresh, modern shade, perfect for brightening up your best seasonal looks, spotted during the Spring-Summer 2026 fashion weeks, especially at Giambattista Valli.
Crème, an off-white that is both rich and enveloping, dressing the nail in a soft milky veil. One of this year’s most on-trend colours, very quiet luxury, for a modern, soft take on white polish.
A trio of pastel colours to wear in a monochrome look with a glossy soap nails finish, as an ultra-fine micro French manicure or in rainbow nail art. Playful but polished!
All the freshness of a spring garden in a bouquet of pastel nail colours.
(@tagwalk)
Ube Milkshake: pop and sweet
Spring 2026 also embraces a gourmand dimension, with red fruit and confectionery colours. In this vein, our winning trio brings together:
Fizz, a purple nail polish with magenta shimmer that brings bold floral energy to your manicure. It catches the eye and energises every gesture, just like this Balenciaga puffed mini dress.
Candy, a bold, pop candy pink that’s impossible to resist, adding a sweet, daring touch to your spring nails.
Shell, a pure, architectural shell white, for a "clean nails" manicure with understated elegance.
A symphony of pop shades as delicious as a perfectly blended milkshake.
(@tagwalk)
Our nail art ideas for radiant nails
This spring’s nail art is graphic, distinctive and (fairly) easy to create. Here are our inspirations:
Blue & Orange Aura Nails
Dress your nails in a deep blue base with 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 shifts from orange to blue. A vibrant, captivating contrast.
Catch the vibe of these Blue & Orange aura nails with this tutorial by nail artist @lookthenails.
Orange Gradient Nails
Create this orange red nails gradient by applying Tangerine as a base. On a clean sponge, apply side by side a stripe of Spicy and a stripe of Tangerine. Dab the centre of the nail to create a vertical gradient. Clean up any excess with a correction pen and apply an ultra-shiny top coat for a radiant finish. Instant sunset effect!
Glazed Nails Temptation
Prepare your nail art base with Tangerine and apply White Glazed Powder on top. The finish is super glossy and delicately pearlescent. A pastel, fun take on Hailey Bieber’s Glazed nails trend.
Whether Glazed nails or a Sunset gradient, there’s a hint of orange in this spring’s nail art trends.
(@bara.hoyle, @lookthenails).
Double French Manicure
Over a Milky Pink pink polish base, use a fine brush to draw a delicate double French manicure along the free edge of the nail with Spicy & Tangerine. A graphic, structured nail art design, beautiful on medium-length almond-shaped nails.
Cool Girl Striped Nails
Here’s a striped mix & match that’s as fun as it is original! Start by applying Nebula as a base, then alternate fine and wide, vertical and horizontal stripes using the following colours: Riviera, Ultramarine, Tangerine and Spicy. You can vary the base colour by replacing Nebula with Tangerine on one of your nails. To create your stripes, use a nail art liner brush and refer to our article on striped manicures.
Revisit nail art codes with a generous dose of pop colour.
(@irasnailroom, @lookthenails).
Nail care tips for nails in great shape
In manicure, there’s no secret: a beautiful result always starts with expert preparation.
Prepare your nails before your manicure
Gentle filing, cuticle care, thorough cleansing… Good prep ensures long-lasting wear and easy, even application. Find all our tips in this article on How to properly prepare your nails before applying polish.
Hydrate and nourish your nails
Feel free to use (without overdoing it) moisturising treatments, daily or as needed, to help your nails regain a healthy balance. Try:
- Green Oil to nourish and hydrate nails and cuticles, helping to support the nail’s natural defences.
- The Healthy Glow Duo combining Active Glow™ Raspberry care polish and the Complete Serum to revive natural radiance and reveal naturally beautiful nails.
Boost your nails after winter
If, after winter, your nails feel a little lacklustre, peel or break easily, treat them to a targeted care routine with the following products:
- For surface care, choose the Day & Night Duo, combining S.O.S. Mask and Keratin Booster, as an express treatment to continuously strengthen and regenerate nails.
- To nourish from within, an intensive course of Nail Boost dietary supplements, concentrated in vitamins and natural active ingredients, helps strengthen nails and speed up their renewal.
Spring 2026 celebrates radiance, natural beauty and creativity through nails! Trending colours range from nostalgic vibrant red and sunny orange to holographic white, couture pastels, contrast play and sweet pop. Choose the seasonal nail trends that inspire you and remember to apply them following our expert tips. Go, go, go! Create your own Spring 2026 colour playlist 🎵🌈
