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.

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Key fact Cloud nails passed 39.8 million TikTok views in early 2026 (Glamour), coinciding with Pantone naming 'Cloud Dancer' its 2026 Color of the Year.

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