Nails

Pretty Polka Dot Nail Art Looks For Spring 2016

If the season’s neon manicures are far too vivid for your tastes, capturing springtime colour in the form of dainty polka dots may be a more suitable nail solution. Whether you prefer splashes of pastel or bold primary shades, we’ve curated a roundup of gorgeous polka dot nail art ideas for Spring 2016.

ESSIE NAILS

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Luxurious lilac nails with metallic accents: For a dose of subtle colour, try painting your nails with a soft lavender or lilac nail colour, like Essie’s Lilacism polish. Next, create a dotted effect on one nail, using a metallic shade such as Essie’s copper Penny Talk. The pastel purple, paired with a shimmering accent nail, just may rejuvenate your fingertips this season.

ZOYA NAILS

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Pastel blue with dainty white polka dots: For beauty addicts who are in the mood for feminine hues, polish your nails with a powder blue base coat. To instantly achieve a striking effect, use a snow-white nail lacquer and a dotting tool to craft the perfect polka dot manicure.

OPI NAILS- RED AND BLUE

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Brilliant red and blue tips with striking dots: Meanwhile, the rising temperatures and the arrival of springtime sunshine may leave you in the mood for punchy colours. Transform your everyday pastel manicure into a party-ready statement, using vivid shades of blue and red. Take your inspiration from this OPI nail art idea, which starts off with a double coat of OPI’s bright red She’s a Bad Muffuletta! shade. Decorate alternating fingers on one hand with this shade, and then apply china blue Rich Girls & Po-Boys polish on the other fingers. Use nail striping tape to create a grind inspired effect, and then apply drops of the contrasting nail polish hue to a single finger. Use a dotting tool to bring a finishing touch to your manicure, and lock your nail art in place with a clear top coat.