Marie Claire Marie Claire
  • Celebrity
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Culture
  • Power
  • Nice Talk
  • Fashion Month
  • More
    • Politics
    • Career Money
    • Health Fitness
    • Power Play
    • Travel
    • Promo Codes
    • Food Cocktails
    • About Us
    • Subscribe
    • Sex Love
  • Newsletter SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER
  • Marie Claire
    Marie Claire Newsletter

    Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!


    By submitting your information you agree to the Terms Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

    You are now subscribed

    Your newsletter sign-up was successful


    Want to add more newsletters?

    Marie Claire Daily

    Delivered daily

    Marie Claire Daily

    Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.

    Marie Claire Self Checkout

    Sent weekly on Saturday

    Marie Claire Self Checkout

    Exclusive access to expert shopping and styling advice from Nikki Ogunnaike, Marie Claire's editor-in-chief.

    Maire Claire Face Forward

    Once a week

    Maire Claire Face Forward

    Insider tips and recommendations for skin, hair, makeup, nails and more from Hannah Baxter, Marie Claire's beauty director.

    Livingetc

    Once a week

    Livingetc

    Your shortcut to the now and the next in contemporary home decoration, from designing a fashion-forward kitchen to decoding color schemes, and the latest interiors trends.

    Homes amp; Gardens

    Delivered Daily

    Homes Gardens

    The ultimate interior design resource from the world's leading experts - discover inspiring decorating ideas, color scheming know-how, garden inspiration and shopping expertise.


    An account already exists for this email address, please log in.
    Trending
    • NYFW
    • Life In Plastic
    • Cari Champion
    • New Books
    • Postpartum Psychosis
    1. Beauty
    2. Nails

    Do You Want a Multi-Colored French Mani or Alien Metallic Polish on Your Nails This Week?

    Your weekly roundup of mesmerizing manicures.

    Audrey Noble#039;s avatar
    By Audrey Noble
    Published 4 April 2026 In Features

    When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

    collage of nail looks of the week
    (Image credit: Instagram)
    Jump to category:
    • Why Trust Marie Claire
    • Facebook
    • X
    • Pinterest
    Share this article
    Join the conversation
    Follow us
    Add us as a preferred source on Google
    Subscribe to our newsletter

    It’s been a week for us Summer House fans. As the Bravo universe (and yours truly) is still reeling from the “Westside Story” scandal, I attempted to distract myself with some of the best manicures of the week. Given that my mind was reeling and I was checking Summer House reddit like it’s my weather app, it took pretty special nail looks to get my attention.

    The TLDR: this week’s roundup is actually quite delightful. French manis, pretty pastel mixes, and the most adorable bunny and Easter-inspired designs dominated my favorite looks. There are also alluring velvet finishes and cool celeb manis that made me smile.

    Below are the 10 best nail looks of the week. Whether you need a break from the Summer House news or are just looking for your next spring mani, this list’s got you.

    Latest Videos FromMarie Claire
    Watch full video here:

    Strawberry Fields

    Strawberry Fields

    A photo posted by on

    How dreamy is this cat-eye look? Nail artist Angel dresses up red and pink nails with adorable strawberry and floral decals and textured swirls for a super pretty mani.

    Dvok - Glacamp;eacute; Collection (30pcs)

    DVOK
    Dvok - Glacé Collection (30pcs)
    $375
    SHOP NOW

    Spring Eggs

    Spring Eggs

    A photo posted by on

    For Easter, I love an unexpected design pairing. Nail artist Heather Errington dressed up a classic silver velvet mani with these 3D egg designs. They’re truly egg-celent.

    You may like
    • two maximalist summer manicures on a yellow and blue background This Week's Best Manicures Are All About Plaid Details and Jelly Finishes
    • Colorful swirl nail art inspired by a Pucci print next to pillbox inspired nails with a ton of graphic rings Your Nails Are Having a Pucci Girl Summer
    • Six-image collage featuring jewelry box nail designs, including sequin nails, gradient green gold nails, and swirled molten nails, and three nail polish bottles Mixed Metals Have Officially Made It to Your Manicure

    Gel Lab Pro Nail Color

    Deborah Lippmann
    Gel Lab Pro Nail Color
    $20
    SHOP NOW

    Summer Bloom

    Summer Bloom

    A photo posted by on

    A fun mix of pastel shades and my latest nail trend obsession, Japanese “blooming” nails, nail artist Olivia Hoath has created a super fun and happy mani look. And the added jewels? You’ll always have me at anything sparkly.

    Les Mains Hermamp;egrave;s - Nail Enamel

    Hermès
    Les Mains Hermès 74 Rose Magenta
    $66
    SHOP NOW

    The Devil Wears a Red French Mani

    a red micro french red manicure

    (Image credit: Sara Roomer)

    Classic and beyond-chic, Anne Hathaway wore a bright red French manicure at the The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere in Mexico earlier this week. Created by celebrity nail artist Sara Roomer, the stylish mani would definitely get Miranda Priestly’s approval…or at least some form of apathetic approval.

    Marie Claire Newsletter

    Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!

    By submitting your information you agree to the Terms Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

    Gourmet Grocery Salon-Quality Nail Polish Collection - Tomato Tomahto

    Essie
    Tomato Tomahto
    $10
    SHOP NOW

    Spring Multi-Color French

    Spring Multi-Color French

    A photo posted by on

    I’m always team “wear all the colors,” so this is very much up my alley. Created by celebrity nail artist Tom Bachik, Maren Morris’s multi-colored French mani is the perfect look for spring. “She loved the dual French mani and how it multiplied the color,” Bachik tells Marie Claire. “Lighter and brighter was the direction, because what better time than spring to add a little color to your game?”

    Acid Lime - J18 (hema-Free amp;amp; Tpo-Free)

    Aprés
    Acid Lime - J18 (hema-Free Tpo-Free)
    $15
    SHOP NOW

    Easter Bunnies

    Easter Bunnies

    A photo posted by on

    How adorable is this Easter mani? Celebrity nail artist Gina Edwards paints on mini white bunny designs paired with matching white floral decals on a sparkling bare mani for a minimally chic look that’s still pretty festive.

    Snow

    Manucurist
    Snow
    $14
    SHOP NOW

    Cat-Eye Syrup

    Cat-Eye Syrup

    A photo posted by on

    Hypnotic and alluring, these cat-eye nails by nail artist Rebecca O’Rourke are just really cool. O’Rourke mixes a pale chartreuse velvet nail with plum dots for one of my favorite new color combos.

    What to read next
    • a six college image featuring three nail designs with swirls, stars, and stripes and three nail polish shades August's Best Manicures Are Going Out With a Bang
    • Collage of nail inspiration with red studded French tips, pale pink nails with dark toes, orange chrome nails, and three nail polish bottles The End-of-Summer Nail Identity Crisis Is Here
    • the best nail looks of the week feature six images with three polishes and three fall nail designs Fall's Top Nail Trends Have Gone to the Dark Side

    Velour

    ILNP
    Velour
    $13
    SHOP NOW

    Alien Metallic

    Alien Metallic

    A photo posted by on

    Created by celebrity nail artist Sarah Chue, these graphic chrome lines give me outer space vibes. To soften the look, Chue paints them on a shimmery pink base, which really makes the perfect juxtaposition to the bold metallic streaks.

    Nail Lacquer Nail Polish, Blacks/whites/grays - Chrome Clawz

    OPI
    Chrome Clawz
    $12
    SHOP NOW

    Groovy Blues

    Groovy Blue

    A photo posted by on

    Blue is one of my favorite shades because of its calming nature. These wave-live French tips created by celebrity nail artist Queenie Nguyen give me that serene feeling that makes scrolling a little less frantic (which is much needed).

    Glossy Nail Polish - 716 Lucy Baby Blue

    Gucci
    716 Lucy Baby Blue
    $35
    SHOP NOW

    Opalite Shimmer

    Taylor Swift zoomed in on opalite shimmer manicure

    (Image credit: Getty Images)

    Taylor Swift graced the iHeartRadio Music Awards in my dream sage green velvet corset-and-miniskirt set by Wiederhoeft, with the perfect mani. Celebrity nail artist Yoko Sakakura painted on an opalite-like shimmer for a simple yet very chic nail look.

    Starry Chrome

    LONDONTOWN
    Starry Chrome
    $16
    SHOP NOW

    Why Trust Marie Claire

    For more than 30 years, Marie Claire has been an internationally recognized destination for news, fashion, and beauty trends, investigative packages, and more. When it comes to the products Marie Claire recommends, we take your faith in us seriously. Every product that we feature comes personally recommended by a Marie Claire writer or editor, or by an expert we’ve spoken to firsthand.

    Audrey Noble
    Audrey Noble
    Contributing Beauty Writer

    Audrey Noble is a freelance beauty editor and writer with 10 years of experience in the industry. Previous to going freelance, she has held editorial positions at Vanity Fair, Allure, and Refinery29. Now, along with Marie Claire, she regularly contributes to Vogue, Harper’s BAZAAR, and more. 

    In her spare time, she is either catching every Lakers game on TV (time difference be damned) or binging the latest season of Love Island (both UK and US). 

    Read more
    a six college image featuring three nail designs with swirls, stars, and stripes and three nail polish shades
    Nails August's Best Manicures Are Going Out With a Bang The season may be winding down, but the nail art definitely isn’t.
    By Siena Gagliano
    Collage of nail inspiration with red studded French tips, pale pink nails with dark toes, orange chrome nails, and three nail polish bottles
    Nails The End-of-Summer Nail Identity Crisis Is Here Butterfly nails or black polish—why choose?
    By Siena Gagliano
     
     
    the best nail looks of the week feature six images with three polishes and three fall nail designs
    Nails Fall's Top Nail Trends Have Gone to the Dark Side Just look to the week's best manicures for inspiration.
    By Siena Gagliano
    collage of chrome nails
    Nails It's Official: This Optical Illusion Manicure Is the Year's Hottest Nail Trend Like jewelry for your mani.
    By Catharine Malzahn
     
     
    Latest in Nails
    a white woman in a gold dress with dark brown hair
    Nails Selena Gomez's 2026 Emmys Manicure Is All About a "Frosted Sunset" Finish
    a grid design with three manicures and three bottles of nail polish
    Nails My Next Manicure Is Taking Its Cues From Stockholm Street Style
     
     
    a collage of sunglasses manicures on five sets of hands with three bottles of nail polish on colorful printed fabric
    Nails NYFW Nail Trends Are Off to a Shady Start
    a collage of three women with dramatic makeup wearing manicures in pink, red, and chrome with close ups of manicures with bottles of nail polish
    Nails I’m Swapping My Cat Eye Nails for This Elevated Fall Alternative
     
     
    Latest in Features
    collage of nyfw beauty trends on a green background
    Beauty Per NYFW, We're Ditching Hair Parts and Going All Out With Eyeliner
    mariska hargitay collage from the emmys
    Beauty Mariska Hargitay and I Just Debriefed on the Emmys Over FaceTime
     
     
    two women with blow buns and low ponytails on a liquid golden background
    Hair The Reign of the Slick Back Bun Is Over
    Emmy Rossum wearing a black dress posing with her hands on her hips at the 2026 Emmys
    Beauty Emmy Rossum's Voluminous Curls at the 2026 Emmys Will Be on My Mood Board Until Further Notice
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Marie Claire
    RSS
    • About us
    • Contact Future's experts
    • Contact us
    • Advertise Online
    • Newsletter
    • Terms and conditions
    • Privacy policy
    • Cookies policy
    • Careers
    Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google

    Marie Claire is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

    © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.