So fresh spring nail art!
Early rays of sunshine, mild air, blooming trees... everything inspires fun motifs, pastel shades and lovely graphic effects. Here is some spring nail art inspiration to try right now on short or long nails.
Fun Dots & Confetti
Polka dots are the super-easy nail art anyone can master! Not only do they let you play with colour, but they also give the impression of an elaborate, ultra-trendy manicure in no time at all.
Bring spring to life on your nails with this playful and energetic Pétula dots nail art. On a soft pinkish-white base created with Gloss, make dots using a dotting tool and pink Pétula polish. Repeat on all your nails or alternate between all-over Pétula nails and polka dot nail art.
For simple, patterned Easter nails, go for multicoloured polka dots that are reminiscent of decorated eggs hidden in the garden. To create this easy nail art: start with a light or nude base colour, then alternate coloured dots. Pop, Bubble, Pistachio... have fun with original colours. Thanks to the dotting tool, you can draw even dots and you're good to go.
To add a festive touch to your manicure, cover your nails with a shower of confetti. The principle is the same as for multicoloured dots: a white or nude base on which you draw tiny strokes of colour instead of dots. Ideally, use a liner brush, which is more precise and delicate.
French mani obsession!
With French manicures, a whole world of nail art opens up to you. Mini French, reverse French, double French, ombré French... For a seasonal French manicure, go for a delicate and subtle blend of soft colours.
For those looking for a fresh, feel-good vibe, a pastel mini French is the perfect manicure. This classic yet understated nail art takes the nude base of a traditional French manicure and gives it a twist by swapping the white tip for a pastel line. Choose whether to stick to a single shade or mix several polish colours. The best part of this super cute nail art: it looks stunning on short nails.
For even more fun, opt for a quirky twist with pop and vibrant coloured nail polishes applied to the nail tip as well as the lunula. And don't hesitate to mix up the colours on the same nail.
Flower power
Bring floral bouquets straight to your nails to celebrate the new season. Among the top nail art trends right now, floral patterns are an absolute must. Play with colours and shapes, have fun, and embrace floral nail art for a spring-ready manicure.
Like a pointillist painter, grab a dotting tool and let countless colourful petals bloom across your nails for a super trendy floral nail art. Layer small dabs of polish in Porcelaine, Candy and Brazil along the edge of the nail and across the surface to create the illusion of a field of tiny flowers.
Here are pretty daisies that have it all, with their Snow white petals and their Rose Gold glitter centre. This duo of bright shades pairs perfectly with sky-blue Lilas for a spring vibe that is as soft as it is cheerful. A floral nail art to adopt without hesitation for on-trend nails!
Graphic pastel
Spring is the season where pastel shades truly shine. Soft and luminous, they gain extra punch and style when paired with graphic shapes.
Bringing sunshine into your life has never been easier than with this Spring Waves manicure featuring a pretty Mimosa yellow base coat and a few Candy pink waves drawn with a fine brush, perfect for stunning nails.
To add an aquatic touch to your spring nail art, apply a base coat of Lilas blue, then paint fine vertical lines in Snow white using a liner brush.
Finally, for those who prefer more abstract manicure styles, we recommend Bubble nail art. Apply flat washes of pastel shades over your nude nails, creating delicate, poetic soap bubbles.
Ready for the egg hunt?
Celebrate Easter with Petite Manucurist
Kids also deserve pretty nails to go on the egg hunt! Luckily, there is Petite Manucurist, a collection of nail polishes for kids formulated with water and bio-sourced ingredients. With these clean & safe polishes, kids can colour their nails just as they like, like the grown-ups! The pocket-sized bottles and brushes have been specially designed for little hands from age 3, and the polishes wash off easily with soapy water. Glittery or iridescent, pastel or bright shades, the Petite Manucurist palette features over twenty colours. Plenty to spark ideas for multicoloured nails and cute designs.
Easy-to-create nail art ideas
With the various Petite Manucurist polish colours and a fine brush, you can easily create simple designs that little fingers will love.
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An adorable chick nail art: apply a coat of glittery yellow Pia l'Abeille, then with a fine brush, add two little dots for the eyes using silver polish Barbouille and an orange dot for the beak with orange polish Barbotine.
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A cute bunny nail art with long ears: over a coat of purple Lily la Licorne polish, draw a semi-circle topped with 2 ears using sky-blue Pomme la Poissonne. Paint a pink stroke in the centre of each ear with candy pink Barbapapa polish.
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An Easter egg nail art: gather the whole Barbapapa polish family for the occasion and add a shower of Easter egg-style multicoloured dots on little nails with a dotting tool.
Key tips for flawless nail art
Picture-perfect nail art starts with proper prep and the right technique. Here are the key nail art tips:
Nail preparation
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File your nails with a file for natural nails to give them the desired shape.
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Take care of your cuticles by softening them with a few drops of Effective Emollient, then gently push them back using a cuticle pusher or a birchwood stick.
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Buff lightly the surface of the nail with a prep file for better polish adhesion and remove residue with a degreaser or a gentle remover.
The right accessories
A few essential tools are key to bringing your favourite nail art ideas to life:
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The dual-ended dotting tool is ideal for creating perfect dots, hearts or floral patterns.
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The liner brush provides extra precision for finer lines and dots.
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The nail art brush makes it easy to paint detailed designs.
Used together or separately, they deliver salon-quality results.
Best practices
Following a methodical application process ensures long-lasting wear for your nail art and flawless nails. To achieve this, follow these three essential steps:
#1 One coat of Base Coat to protect the nail.
#2 One coat of Green™ or Green Flash™ colour on which, once dry, you create your nail art.
#3 Lock everything in with a Top Coat for a long-lasting manicure. Drying drops can also help if you are using Green™ polish.
⚠️ Most importantly, let it dry thoroughly between each application to keep the colours from smudging. If you are using Green Flash™ gel nail polish, curing under the LED lamp between each step is necessary.
Hydration and post-manicure care
Caring for your nails before and after a manicure is essential for healthy nails, whether bare or polished.
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Green Oil is ideal for soothing the nail contour and nourishing dry cuticles.
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Enriched with castor oil, vitamin E and pistachio extracts, our Perfecting Concentrate nourishes and strengthens nails and cuticles. Its practical format slips easily into a handbag for on-the-go care!
Get ready for gorgeous nails to welcome the spring season. We can't wait to see which manicure you'll choose to celebrate the sunny days ahead 😎
