Ahead, we’ve rounded up 18 dainty dot nail ideas that will fulfill yourminimalist manidreams.

Electric Dots

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This vibrant manicure combines a really subtleFrench tipwith dainty dots.

The red and yellow color combination truly makes this look pop.

burgundy and black dot nails

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Mismatched Dots

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Mismatched manicuresare always bound to be eye-catchingand this look is no exception.

One hand features striking black dots, while the other has multi-color stripes.

While it’s an unexpected combination, it totally works.

red and yellow dot nails

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Recreate this look using Cirque Colors Nail Polish in Nirvana and NSFW Jelly.

The brown dots featured here make this mani perfect for fall.

The black dots on each cuticle make the look feel extra luxe and unique.

burgundy and black dots

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Use CND Shellac Power Polish in Powder My Nose and Cream Puff to recreate the diffused nail look.

This look bySundays Studiofeatures a high-contrast look comprised of a nude, glossy base and a perfectly-centered black dot.

Thebaby blue dotsat the base of each nail are perfectly placed.

mismatched dot nails

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The green French tips make this manicure incredibly unique, while the tiny dots complete the look.

Here, various shades of brown were used to create a gradient dot look.

Black and White Dots

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Nothing beats a classicblack-and-white manicure.

yellow and black dot nails

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The solid black nails anchor the look, while the dotted accent nails give it a modern feel.

Use Chanel Longwear Nail Color in Insomniaque and Le Diable En Chanel to achieve this nail design.

Boldly Minimal Dots

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This nail look is bold yet minimalistic at the same time.

brown dot nails

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The cream polish serves as the perfect backdrop for the burgundy dots and black stripes on each nail.

The barely-there nude polish serves as the perfect base for this bright nail design.

The blue double dots against the milky pink base are the perfect pair.

faded french manicure

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you could easily DIY this look using Olive & June’s Long Lasting Polish in CCT and CNH.

hand with black dot manicure against white wall

Star Donaldson

baby blue nails

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green dot nails

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ombre brown nails

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black and white nails

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lines and burgundy dots

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blue and orange nails

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blue dot nails

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