24 pearl nail designs you need to try this spring

Elevate spring nail styling with a touch of pearlescent elegance.

The past few years have seen shimmer take on a whole new identity. From chrome glazes to glass effects, shiny sheens are ultimate nail goals.

This spring/summer, we are set to see a rise in pearlescent finishes, with Pinterest Predicts 2026 stating: “Gen Z and Millennials are going intergalactic. Think holographic accents and opalescent eyeshadow that looks like moon dust.”

Award-winning nail artist, influencer & brand owner, Kirsty Meakin, agrees, predicting a return of shimmery nail styles.

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“Pearlescent finishes and shell-inspired sheens will be popular, complementing the soft, breezy feel of spring,” she says.

Click here for our roundup of spring 2026 nail trends, and scroll for pearlescent nail inspo…