Ombre nail ideas for kids

An ombre fades from the colour to a soft creamy white along the length of the nail, so each polish looks lighter and dreamier than it does as a full colour.

It is the same drag across the nails as any other pattern — the fade happens on its own — which makes it a favourite for children who want something that looks tricky without being tricky.

“Paint this one” opens the salon with that manicure already on the hand. From there it is hers: paint over a nail, change the top coat, or go back to the start and scrub it all off.