Micro Nail Art Is Trending For Summer 2026: 10 Delicate, Minimalist Ideas To Try Now

Cherries are not only trés chic, they’re easily recreated at home. Make use of a fine-tipped dotting tool for the fruit and a sleek striping brush for the crimson tips.

From fashion to beauty, polka dots have had an elegant rebrand in recent months. When made even tinier (and in a monochrome shades), they’re the simplest way to elevate any traditional gels.

With royal blues on crisp white tips and teeny-tiny lemon motifs, this design evokes sweet memories of an Italian fruit market on holiday.

Celebrity manicurist Betina Goldstein (whose clients include Margot Robbie, Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid) has put pressed flowers firmly on our radars with this sophisticated design over a simple, rounded nail shape.

The appeal of sleeker, ultra-thin tips has put the traditional French manicure on the back-burner this year. Opt for multi-coloured pastels over a glossy base for the warmer months.

The balance between playful and chic may be best represented by this martini-inspired set. It’s subtle enough to not veer into maximalism, but bound to attract compliments from cool girls with a keen eye.

‘Sheer bases and micro details grow out nicely, so you’re not constantly battling obvious regrowth or committing to anything high-maintenance,’ says Bello. Take this fruit bowl inspired selection for proof.

If you’re beginning to consider holiday nails, this collage of seashells and beachy trinkets sits beautifully under a high-shine top coat and catches the light at every turn.