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Naomi Jamieson

Like a milky mani with just a hint of spring colour, 'faded floral' nails are our team's favourite trend

On the left is a close-up of a hand with a pale yellow manicure and on the right, is a hand with pastel, sheer pink nails, both created by nail artist, Mateja Novakovic (@matejanova)/ on a cream template with pink rose petals.

Like a bouquet of dried flowers, with their delicate look and pale colours, faded floral nails promise subtlety and endless versatility this spring-summer season.

Though bright, sunny hues and pastels are expected and synonmous with this time of year, with the 2026 nail trends ushering in a sea of milky nail polishes, we're noticing a theme emerging amongst this year's spring nails. We're still seeing classic, flower-inspired colours, like rosy pinks and daffodil yellows but they're appearing more muted and desaturated - affording very subtle, almost neutral manicures with just a drop of spring-like tint. These 'faded florals,' as we're dubbing them, are ideal for those who prefer to keep their nails more understated but still want to quietly mark the shift in season.

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