Cloud Nails

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A dreamy manicure of whimsical painted clouds over milky nude or blue bases, tied to 2026's 'cloud skin' makeup and the broader escapism, manifestation and calm zeitgeist.

Trend context

Key fact Cloud nails passed 39.8 million TikTok views in early 2026 (Glamour), and the look gained a second wind when Pantone named Cloud Dancer -- the first white in the programme's history -- its 2026 Colour of the Year.

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