{"id":1419,"date":"2025-07-04T06:00:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T06:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/?p=1419"},"modified":"2025-07-05T14:39:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T14:39:50","slug":"11-ways-to-wear-polka-dot-nails-summers-sweetest-micro-trend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/04\/11-ways-to-wear-polka-dot-nails-summers-sweetest-micro-trend\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Ways To Wear Polka-Dot Nails \u2014 Summer\u2019s Sweetest Micro Trend"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Every year seems to get better and better when it comes to innovative nail trends<\/a>, but 2025 has already proven to be something of a standout year for manicure inspiration. While maximalist designs like Amalfi-inspired \u201cItalian summer\u201d nails<\/a> and 3D beach nails<\/a> <\/strong>have been taking off for summer<\/a>, we\u2019ve spotted a simpler take on nail art emerging as one to watch for the season ahead. Enter: polka-dot nails.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Somewhat of a retro print, this summer\u2019s polka-dot manicures balance \u201880s charm with a modern minimalism, taking a simple dot and transforming it into endless creative nail art looks. Whether it\u2019s a monochromatic polka print or a rainbow of mismatched dots, the beauty of polka-dot nails is that they are so versatile. Plus, they pair nicely with basically every other trend out there, from French tips<\/a> to neon hues<\/a>. Ahead, find 11 of the very best polka-dot designs dotting our social feeds right now.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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A post shared by AMIRI | biab nails, bespoke facials, lashes + brows | newcastle (@amiri_studio)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Proving that polka dots are the <\/em>perfect nail art look for minimalists, this manicure created at Amiri nail salon<\/a> layers monochromatic polka dots over a groomed and glossy princess manicure<\/a> for an ultra-polished look.<\/p>\n

Espresso Shots<\/h2>\n

Our collective obsession with Pantone\u2019s colour of the year, mocha mousse<\/a>, is continuing into the summer with Caselyn Grover<\/a>\u2019s coffee-toned manicure proving it. Try Manucurist\u2019s Green Nail Polish in Clove, \u00a314,<\/a> to recreate it at home.<\/p>\n

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A post shared by GetNailed. (@getnailedkelowna)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Why pick just one colour when you can have, well, 20? This riotously bright nail look by GetNailed salon<\/a> is essentially a dopamine hit in manicure form. Obsessed.<\/p>\n

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A post shared by GIA ARTISTRY | Sydney Gel Artist \ud83c\udf52 (@gia.artiistry)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

If you don\u2019t fancy an all-over print, then polka-dot French tips are proving popular right now. This look by Gia Artistry<\/a> uses a warm chestnut brown tone with bright white microdots for a wearable everyday manicure.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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A post shared by Melanie Graves (@overglowedit)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Mismatched polka-dot manicures are a huge trend, but if you prefer something a little more subtle, then opt for two tonal colours rather than a clash, much like this blue look by nail content creator Melanie Graves<\/a>. Try OPI Blue Lacquer in Blue Them All Away, \u00a315.60,<\/a> with Essie Gel Couture in Caviar Bar, \u00a310.99<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A post shared by HATTONNAILS (@elisahatton)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

An homage to the more-is-more aesthetic of the \u201880s, where polka-dot power two-pieces once reigned supreme, this jewellery manicure<\/a> by Hattonnails<\/a> embraces opulence in the best way. Quiet luxury? We don\u2019t know her.<\/p>\n

Milky Sorbet<\/h2>\n
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A post shared by Emma Maughan (@___embeauty)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Sorbet shades<\/a> are big news for summer 2025, so we expect to see more gelato-toned polka dots like this one by nail artist Emma Maughan<\/a>. This Barry M Rainbow Reload Nail Paint set, \u00a318<\/a>, will have you covered for an at-home pastel manicure.<\/p>\n

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Rather than going for all-over print, nail tech @beautybyabigailjessica<\/a> has created a fun polka-dot-bordered manicure to frame some cute floral nail art. A fun and unexpected way to wear spots.<\/p>\n

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A post shared by VIBE \u2022 NEWCASTLE, NSW (@vibe_nailartistry)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The eclectic mix of French tips, negative space and pops of red makes this striking set created at Newcastle\u2019s Vibe nail salon<\/a> the ultimate cool-girl polka-dot manicure.<\/p>\n

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A post shared by Shannon Elias (@elias.nails)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Between soap nails<\/a> and juicy nail tints<\/a>, it\u2019s clear that sheer and dewy manicures have dominated this year. So it makes perfect sense for nail artist Shannon Elias<\/a> to opt for a pink jelly base for this microscopic polka-dot design. Essie Jelly Gloss in Blush Jelly, \u00a38.99<\/a>, makes the perfect at-home colour for this look.<\/p>\n

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A post shared by SYDNEY\u2019S #1 NAIL & BEAUTY SALON \u2661 (@acenails_andbeauty)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Like Cruella de Vil in manicure form, this stiletto-shaped nail look by Ace Nails and Beauty<\/a> is seriously glamorous.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Every year seems to get better and better when it comes to innovative nail trends, but 2025 has already proven to be something of a standout year for manicure inspiration. While maximalist designs like Amalfi-inspired \u201cItalian summer\u201d nails and 3D beach nails have been taking off for summer, we\u2019ve spotted a simpler take on nail…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1421,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[13],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1419"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1419"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1419\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1422,"href":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1419\/revisions\/1422"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1421"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1419"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1419"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.machimp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1419"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}