Polka Dot Nails: Our Fave Playful Designs to Try

Polka dots are officially having a moment, and we are absolutely here for it.

If you’ve been looking for a fresh (but totally doable) way to mix up your spring/summer nail designs, this is your sign to grab your dotting tools and dive into the cutest trend of the season.

Polka dot nails are the perfect combo of playful and chic. Whether you’re into minimal, monochrome dots or going all-out with rainbow colour combos, there’s a dotty look out there for literally everyone.

Bonus? They’re quick, versatile and pair so well with all your sunny-season fits.

Need a little inspo before you start dotting away?

Luckily for you, we’ve rounded up 18 of the most aesthetic polka dot nail designs that belong on your nails this season.

Sheer & Simple Polka Dots

We’re obsessed with this simple polka dot design, it’s such a subtle way to welcome spring!

Chocolate Dots

A fun twist on a classic, this chocolate polka dot design is giving us all the inspo.

Butter Yellow Dots

Bright, fun and perfect for the season (hello butter yellow!). This polka dot set is our kind of spring refresh.

Polka + Gems

This look is proof that minimal designs can still make a major impact. Add a gem to your next polka dot set, you won’t regret it.

Summer Polka Dots

The use of two colours is such a fun way to add a little playfulness to your polka dot set. So simple, so good.

Polka Tips

We didn’t know we needed pastel polka dot frenchies in our life until now! Obsessed.

Contrast Polka Dots

This baby pink and chocolate brown combo makes a strong case for polka dots being the trend of the season.

Pink Polka Frenchies

We can’t stop staring at this French twist design… Polka dots never looked so good.

Chrome Polka Dots

We’re loving the pop of chrome here, it’s such an easy way to add something a little extra to your polka dot look.

Abstract Polka Dots

We’re officially dot-obsessed! This yellow abstract look is playful and totally on trend.

Neon Dots

Dots + neon = a match made in summer nail heaven.

Polka Dot Frenchies

This one’s giving vintage with a modern twist. Never painting white French tips ever again.

Mix & Match Dots

It’s fun, it’s playful and it’s so on trend. We’re loving the spring vibes of this dotty look.

Pop of Blue

Baby yellow and blue is a colour combo we can definitely get behind. Obsessed with this look.

Butter Yellow & Pink

Combining our fave things, butter yellow, hot pink, polka dots and frenchies, this set ticks all the boxes.

Pastel Polka

Simple but so on-trend, this pastel polka-dot mani is a yes from us.

Rainbow Polka Dot

Looking for a fun, bright manicure? Look no further. This rainbow polka dot set is so summer-ready.

Blue Monochrome Dots

This monochromatic polka dot set is totally dreamy, we’re in love.

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