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The print of the season.

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Whoever is working on the PR team for polka dots deserves a round of applause.

Mismatched polka dot nails.

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However, like in fashion, more intricate polka dot nail art is dominating the trend cycle.

Ahead, the best polka dot nail ideas to try.

Colorful Dotted French Manicure

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Upgrade theclassic French designwith some playful dots.

Classic polka dot manicure.

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Start with your usual French and opt for fun colors on the tips.

Then, just add polka dots for a cool and trendy mani.

Abstract tips make this mani even more fun.

Polka dot Frenchies.

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Try out her mixed and matched dots for a manicure that feels like a work of art.

Polka-dotted Aura

If Gen-Z was a manicure, it would be this one.

To get the look, start by painting theaura design, and then top with tiny dots.

A minimalist polka dot manicure.

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All it requires is a sheer or clear top coat and a dotter tool to create the print.

Dots are undoubtedly a bold choice, but the clear base space tones it down a bit.

Forget the white half-moons and create the illusion of French tips using a handful of dots.

Abstract polka dot swirls.

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Monochrome Dots

Another example of how polka dots can feel minimalist is this pretty monochromatic mani.

The answer is absolutely not.

This nail design balances the retro color combination with a chic French design and cool bubbling dots.

Mismatched polka dot manicure.

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Although this nail artist hand-painted the fun emoji details, you could get the same effect using nail decals.

Cover your nails with dotsshe used black, red, and white polishand finish the look withDeco Beautystickers.

Polka dot edges.

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Polka dot aura nails.

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Negative space polka dot nails.

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A dotted French manicure.

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Monochrome polka dot nails.

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Black and white polka dot nails.

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Multicolored polka dot nails.

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Stickerbook polka dot nails.

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