London Fashion Week AW26: Pauline Dujancourt nail art tutorial
Events & showcases, Step by Step
Award-winning nail pro, educator & session tech, Rebecca Orme, shares how she created the nails for Pauline Dujancourt’s AW26 showcase at London Fashion Week.
Womenswear designer, Pauline Dujancourt‘s autumn/winter 2026 collection drew on the condemnation of witchcraft and the idiom ‘walking on eggshells’, with models literally doing just that: crushing scattered eggshell pieces underfoot.
The nails were a natural extension of the narrative, as lead nail technician, Rebecca Orme, translated the aesthetic directly onto nails, rendering delicate white eggshell patterns that felt equal parts fragile and defiant.
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Here’s how she crafted the look…
Rebecca used:
- Neutral-toned nail polish.
- Be Creative Nail Art Paint in Natural Skin.
- Be Creative One Stroke Paint in White Rose.
- Nail stamper tool.
- Barry M Matte Top Coat.
Step 1
After prepping the nails, apply a layer of neutral-toned nail polish and allow to dry. Mix Be Creative One Stroke Paint in White Rose with Be Creative Nail Art Paint in Natural Skin to create a soft natural colour.
Step 2
Using the handle of a nail art brush, apply an even layer of the mixed paint to a stamper tool. Wait for it to dry.
Step 3
Once the paint is dry, squeeze the sides of the stamper away from each other to form a curve. As the stamper expands, the dried paint will crack.
Step 4
Keep holding the stamper so the cracks are exposed, and press the paint onto the polished nail. Don't cover every part of the nail – the design evokes the idea of cracked eggshells, so gaps add to the effect.
Step 5
Apply a nail polish matte top coat to complete the design. This adds texture and realism to the look.
Step 6
Allow to dry and admire your cracked eggshell-inspired nails.
