"Pill box nails" – the two-tone capsule manicure is summer 2026's biggest trend

The "pill box nails" trend divides the nail into two distinct sections painted in contrasting colours, creating a capsule-like effect. The style draws on 1990s aesthetics and is described as graphic, playful and easy to do. Google search data cited by Fresha shows searches for "pill nails" surged 84% over the past three months.