Hailey Bieber is sending Instagram into a frenzy with the Pucci manicure, summer’s biggest nail trend
This summer 2026, the Pucci manicure is shaping up to be the nail art trend you simply cannot miss. Inspired by the iconic Italian fashion house Pucci, it brings fluid lines, multicoloured waves and psychedelic prints straight to your fingertips. The result? Your manicure becomes a genuine fashion statement.
Pucci nails: a trend born from an iconic Italian fashion house
The house of Pucci is unmistakable. Its psychedelic aesthetic, vivid colour palette and fluid, sweeping movement have made it a true emblem of Italian fashion. The Pucci print was first conceived by founder Emilio Pucci in the late 1940s.
In 2026, the brand is back with a vengeance with its spring-summer show titled “L’Alba”. The print blazes through the collection in shades of red and ochre. Personalities including Hailey Bieber and Alexandra Leclerc have already embraced the look.
The Pucci trend has now made its way onto our nails. Think fluid lines, multicoloured waves, bold black strokes and psychedelic motifs. The Pucci manicure adorns the nail like a precious piece of jewellery.
A genuine buzz on social media
On Instagram, the excitement is already measurable. The hashtag puccinails has accumulated more than 5,000 posts. Among them, nail artist @nailzzbysteph, with 150,000 followers, offers a particularly couture take on the trend.
On almond-shaped nails, she draws undulating lines blending pink and black, and reimagines some tips in the style of a French manicure. Meanwhile, @setbysun goes XXL on a ballerina shape, with sweeping curves in red, white and sky blue, elevated by the addition of delicate charms.
“In XXL format, this nail art becomes a genuine work of art!”
How to wear the Pucci manicure this summer 2026
This iconic print lends itself to a wide range of styles. You can work it into your look boldly or keep things understated. Here are four concrete ways to wear this Italian-house-inspired nail art.
The first option is the French Pucci. The colourful, flowing motif is concentrated solely on the tip of the nail. The base stays pink or nude, with a gradient of black, pink, orange, turquoise and yellow at the edge. The result is both structured and elegant.
The second option is the subtle accent. The Pucci print is applied to just one or two nails, while the rest wear a single block colour. It is the most understated way to get in on the trend.
- French Pucci: motif concentrated on the tip, nude or pink base
- Subtle accent: print on one or two nails only
- Asymmetric mix and match: print on one hand, ombre on the other
- Oceanic blue dream: sky blue paired with a hint of green or a lighter blue
- XXL version: print on a ballerina shape with charms, as seen on @setbysun
Mix and match and the oceanic blue
For a bolder approach, try mismatching your hands. Keep the Pucci print for one hand only, and on the other, opt for an ombre or gradient manicure in shades that complement the motif.
The ombre nails technique involves blending two tones to create a seamless gradient. It is a modern way to extend the spirit of the Pucci manicure without simply repeating it on both hands.
The oceanic blue dream: a fresh and luminous variation
Inspired by the Tiffany Blue trend, this sky-blue shade pairs beautifully with the Italian house’s signature print. Combine it with a hint of green or a lighter blue for a result that feels fresh and radiant.
This version of the Pucci manicure pairs perfectly with an all-white outfit. It is also a gentler way to embrace the house’s psychedelic codes, keeping the spirit of the trend alive while staying within a more soothing colour palette.
Whichever version you choose, the Pucci manicure offers genuine creative freedom. From undulating lines to delicate charms, every nail becomes a canvas for self-expression. It is, without question, one of the most versatile nail art trends of summer 2026.
