9th Jan 2026
Cloud Dancer Nails: Pantone’s 2026 Colour of the Year
The clean girl aesthetic is here to stay and there’s no doubt that Cloud Dancer nails are the perfect way to refresh your client’s look this year. Inspired by Pantone’s 2026 Colour of the Year, Cloud Dancer nails are a must-have this season. Imagine milky white nails and pristine French tips – a look that exudes elegance and sophistication. When it comes to flawless white nail designs, Cloud Dancer is giving us some serious nail inspiration.
It’s time to paint the town white and get your client’s nails looking effortless and chic from base to tip. Here’s everything you need to know about the Pantone Colour of the Year…
What is Cloud Dancer?
Why Cloud Dancer works for nails
Cloud Dancer nail ideas
Here’s a few designs we’ve been loving:
Milky and sheer finishes
1. Polished to perfection, these simple milky white nails add a lovely, elegant touch to any manicure.
Created by: @bymiaf
Get the look:
The GelBottle Inc BIAB™ builder gel 20ml, Bunny
2. Less is more. These stunning sheer nails embrace a soft, delicate tone that looks utterly effortless and chic.
Get the look:
The GelBottle Inc HEMA-free BIAB™ 20ml, Au Lait
3. This irresistible creamy white is the epitome of style and sophistication.
Created by: @biab.byjem
Get the look:
The GelBottle Inc BIAB™ builder gel 20ml, white
4. If your client loves Pina Colada, then they’ll love these!
Created by: @biab.byjem
Get the look:
The GelBottle Inc gel nail polish 20ml, Pina Colada
Cloud Dancer French tips
1. Clean and classy, these French tip nails are truly timeless.
Created by: bymiaf
Get the look:
The GelBottle Inc BIAB™ builder gel 20ml, Bunny
The GelBottle Inc gel nail polish 20ml, Daisy
2. Everyday nails have never looked so good. These French tips are just what your client needs.
Get the look:
HONA gel nail polish 20ml, Amour
HONA Detail Paint 10ml, White
3. French tips with a subtle chrome finish? The perfect combo.
Created by: @biab.byjem
Get the look:
The GelBottle Inc BIAB™ builder gel 20ml, Dolly
The GelBottle Inc gel nail polish 20ml, Daisy
The GelBottle Inc Studio Effects chrome pigment 0.3g, Iced
4. Simplicity at its best. You can’t go wrong with these classic white tip nails.
Get the look:
HONA gel nail polish 20ml, French Kiss
HONA Detail Paint 10ml, White
Bridal and occasion
1. For those who love to shine, these glistening sheer nails are absolutely gorgeous!
Get the look:
The GelBottle Inc gel nail polish 20ml, Mont Blanc
2. As cool as ice. These nails are so beautiful, they’re giving us goosebumps!
Get the look:
Glitterbels brush on builder gel 17ml, Cool Off
Cloud dancer nail art
1. Cloud Dancer is the perfect base for intricate nail art, and this dazzling design is simply stunning.
Created by: @bymiaf
Get the look:
The GelBottle Inc BIAB™ builder gel 20ml, Bunny
The GelBottle Inc Studio Effects chrome pigment 0.3g, Blonde
2. Pure polka dot perfection. These delicate polka dot nails are utterly adorable!
Created by: @nc_nail_bar
Get the look:
The GelBottle Inc BIAB™ builder gel 20ml, Bunny
The GelBottle Inc gel nail polish 20ml, Daisy
3. This marble-effect manicure has got is all – simple, elegant and oh so chic.
Created by: @nc_nail_bar
Get the look:
The GelBottle Inc BIAB™ builder gel 20ml, Bunny
The GelBottle Inc gel nail polish 20ml, Daisy
The GelBottle Inc blooming gel 20ml
Complementing colours
Cloud Dancer can be brought to life with an array of complementing colours – matching anything from powdery pastels to cool blues, and bright, tropical shades.
Here’s some of our favourite palettes that will make your Cloud Dancer pop:
Soft pastels
Tranquil blues
Exotic brights
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Shop everything you need to create outstanding Cloud Dancer nails here: