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Lilac nails: 50 ways to wear the trending shade

By Jess Watts | 12 June 2026 | Art & Technique

Lilac nail art gallery lead image by Instagram.com/lonelyedit

Summer 2026 is seeing one nail colour skyrocket in popularity: lilac is back, evoking images of beautiful countryside fields in full bloom.

Boasting a 132% increase in Google searches over the last three months, lilac nails are on the rise. To help you jump on the trend, here are 50 ways to style the shade on fingertips…