Between the romantic echo of Valentine’s Day and the need for a subtle glow in the heart of winter, our nails take inspiration from 2025-2026 haute couture silhouettes. Velvety berry, frosted lilac, cloudy beige or icy glitter… Ready for an overview of the latest manicure trends? Spoiler: with Manucurist’s nail polish colour palette, you’ll want to try everything.
Love Bug: 3 soft, fresh nail polish shades
We’re starting with a trio of romantic, delicate nail polishes — just the thing to bring your hands to life this February. Try them as classic Green™ nail polishes or Green Flash™ gel polishes. Explore the full palette of bio-based nail polishes, in the Green™ spirit.
Lilas: pastel soft power
Delicate and airy, lilac blue is making a comeback. It took centre stage at the latest Carolina Herrera show… and our Lilas deserves its moment too. On fair skin, this pastel blue nail polish with a hint of mauve creates a subtle contrast and brightens the hands. On dark skin, it’s striking: a couture effect, guaranteed. Pair it with an oversized cream jumper and perfectly cut straight-leg jeans for an effortless French girl vibe. Short, rounded nails love it; on long nails, it looks sophisticated.
Candy: the good-mood pink
Candy is a pink nail polish with a pop finish and a subtle blue sheen. Bright and irresistible, like a tangy sweet, it instantly lights up a manicure… just like that gorgeous strapless dress spotted at Courrèges. On very fair skin, it looks fresh and rosy. On medium skin, the contrast is flattering, chic and understated. On dark skin, it brings incredible brightness. The perfect shade with an all-white look or a pastel blazer. Its little extra? Candy looks great on short, neatly filed nails.
Pomegranate: passion red (that never lets you down)
It’s impossible to imagine February without an intense garnet red nail polish… and Alexander McQueen would agree! For your nails, Pomegranate puts a fresh spin on tradition with a bright, vibrant shade. It’s the perfect partner for Valentine nails, festive without feeling too classic. Every skin tone loves it! On fair skin, it creates a porcelain effect; on medium skin, a more glamorous finish; and on dark skin, irresistible depth. With a black blazer, a red satin top or simple dark denim, this red is irresistible. It’s ideal on oval nails, but gives short, square nails a fashion-forward look too.
Love bug, our trio of fresh, so-romantic shades!
(@m.o.n.a.j, @look8thenails, @tagwalk)
Berry & Butter: a gentle way out of winter
A trio of on-trend nail shades inspired by the delicious hues spotted on the runways: pale yellow, deep burgundy and a blended beige. Foolproof nail polish shades to warm up the end of the cold season.
Lemonade: sunny pastel
A yellow nail polish with a soft, almost creamy shimmer that recalls the light of a February morning… meet Lemonade. A super trendy shade that captures the Butter nails look, also spotted at the latest Givenchy show. It looks great on medium and dark skin, becoming a fresh, modern statement colour. Wear it with pearl grey, off-white or lavender for an ultra-trendy pastel combination. Lemonade looks fabulous on short, neat nails or in a minimalist French manicure.
Prune: winter’s couture trend
Deep, enveloping and mysterious, Prune is one of the big 2026 trends seen on the haute couture runways. Just look at the wonderful draped dress by Mame Kurogouchi. And on different skin tones? This burgundy nail polish flatters fair skin for an Art Deco effect. On medium skin, try metallic effects — the perfect combination for evenings out. On dark skin, it dresses up nails with maximum intensity. You can easily pair it with an XXL blazer, a black-tie column dress or an all-denim look. Its black cherry-red colour gives any outfit extra impact. Choose long or medium-length nails to reveal its full depth. Forget black nail polish — go for Blood Moon nails instead!
Dove Beige: absolute softness
Dove Beige is a lovely soft beige nail polish with a hint of grey — a winter wardrobe staple also spotted at Christian Wijnants this season. Close to nude shades, it gives nails an effortless chic look. Ideal for fans of sheer nails and soap nails! Its neutral base looks wonderful on every skin tone and suits every nail shape. With grey tailored trousers, an ecru knit & camel boots, it’s so chic! Already available in Green™, it’s coming in a Green Flash™ version from 30 January 2026.
Butter nails, Blood Moon nails, Sheer nails: manicure trends are waiting for you in February.
(@matejanova, @tagwalk)
Frozen Hearts: to blow hot and cold
A trio of frosted nail polish shades straight from the Fall-Winter runways: incandescent red, icy pink and silver glitter.
Lava: warm intensity to beat the cold
It’s impossible to resist the warmth of Lava, a vibrant red nail polish with a hint of orange that brings a little sunshine to grey February days. A lively colour that pulses at your fingertips, spotted on the fabulous fringed dress at the latest Ferragamo show. It’s particularly flattering on medium and dark skin. On fair skin, it looks fashion-forward, almost avant-garde. Wear it with an oversized white shirt or warm neutrals (sand beige, natural linen) for a soft, sun-kissed Riviera look. Add gold jewellery to embrace the warmth of this pop red. It flatters short or long nails, whether almond, oval, rounded square or even stiletto-shaped. The goal? Let it glow!
Blossom: sheer icy pink
Among winter’s trending colours is the frost-bitten blush pink spotted on the Simone Rocha catwalk. Just like our charming Blossom, a soft, velvety, creamy pale pink. On fair skin, Blossom reveals its freshness and softens the look of skin texture. On medium skin, it gives a luminous, polished finish in the spirit of sheer nails. On dark skin, the shade becomes a bright pastel pink, modern and elegant. Pair it with luminous neutrals (off-white, ivory, pinkish beige) for an early spring look; pastels (lavender, sky blue, soft mint) for a soothing colour combination; or denim (light jeans + an oversized denim jacket) for a simple soft casual outfit. The ideal shape to show off this shade’s softness? Short and rounded. A clean, neat, ultra-chic look. It also flatters squoval nails.
Disco: February sparkle
To keep the festive mood going, choose Disco, a sparkling glitter nail polish that showers your nails with silver metallic effects. For a bold, brilliant manicure! We saw the same spirit on the runway at Versace. A gorgeous shade for a mountain winter break or as an accent nail in statement Nail Art. On fair skin, this glitter polish creates a stunning icy effect. On medium skin, the glitter stands out more for a contemporary look. On dark skin, the silver becomes more vibrant, almost mirror-like. Wear it with a ski suit for a little fun on the slopes, a cosy white cable-knit jumper or an all-black look for a more graphic contrast.
Hot or icy, your nails will make hearts skip a beat this winter.
(@matejanova, @tagwalk)
How do you choose your nail polish shade in February?
By skin tone
- For fair skin tones, choose Lilas, Blossom, Candy, Lemonade (on very pale skin), or Dove Beige.
- For medium skin tones, try Pomegranate, Lava, Prune, Candy, Lemonade.
- For dark skin tones, try Lava, Prune, Lemonade, Disco, Pomegranate.
According to your nail shape
- For short nails, choose Lilas, Candy, Blossom, Lemonade, Dove Beige.
- On long nails, we love Lava, Pomegranate, Prune, Disco.
Depending on your plans this month
- For Valentine’s Day, we’re showing off our favourite love colours: Pomegranate, Lava, Candy.
- For a winter break in the mountains, we’re going for Disco, Dove Beige, Blossom.
- For a sunny escape, we’re loving Lemonade, Lilas, Candy.
Find your February nail polish shade to suit your skin tone, nail shape and mood.
(@shanivynails, @matejanova,@nenapleasenails)
Good manicure habits for February
Winter calls for a little extra care in your manicure routine. Here are our essentials for keeping nails full of vitality:
Hydrate generously
Cold weather can weaken the appearance of your hands. A good reason to adopt the following three treatments:
- Nail Moisturizing Duo, a care duo to pamper nails that need hydration. It brings together the Vitamin Base, formulated with nourishing ingredients such as aloe vera, vitamin C and ginseng, and the Complete Serum, designed to deliver optimal hydration with a formula enriched with plant-based glycerin and chestnut extracts. A 2-week treatment will help your nails regain their natural balance.
- A hand cream that wraps skin in comfort without a greasy or sticky finish. Enriched with coconut oil, rapeseed wax and aloe vera, its formula leaves skin soft and supple, with a delicate rose scent. We love it!
Nail Moisturizing Duo and Hand Cream, your BFFs for hydrating nails and hands.
Stimulating nail growth
To support beautiful length, reach straight for:
- Keratin Booster, a targeted concentrate designed for nails prone to weakness and poor polish wear. Its biomimetic formula, rich in plant-based keratin, silicon and biotin, supports the nail’s natural structure and helps it regain a more even, resilient appearance. Its fluid texture absorbs instantly. Apply 1 to 3 times a day for a week.
- Nail Boost food supplements, packed with vitamins, minerals and extracts of natural origin (brewer’s yeast, blueberry) to strengthen nails from within and stimulate growth. Take as an intensive course for fragile nails or nails that struggle to hold polish (2 capsules a day for 3 months), or as a maintenance course to prolong the effects or maintain their appearance (1 capsule a day for 2 months).
Boost your nails on the surface and deep down with the Keratin Booster and Nail Boost dietary supplements.
Nine shades, a thousand possibilities: in February, anything goes. A soft pink here, a vibrant red there, a French manicure or minimalist nail art to surprise beneath your gloves, and golden glitter to light up winter nights… Trust your colour instinct! It’s what defines the manicure of the month ✨💅
Discover the nail polish colours to wear in January here, March’s colours here, and all the colours of winter in this article.
