A design that screams understated luxury from miles away.
Meghan Markle always knows how to elevate understated luxury, and her recent Netflix show proved it. With linen and cotton looks and designs that combine neutral tones in beige, white, and pastel pink, the Duchess of Sussex is all the inspiration we needed for Spring 2026, both in fashion and in beauty and nail art.
Meghan Markle joins the soap nail trend.
There are many parts of With Love, Meghan, Meghan Markle's delightful series, that will live on in our minds: making beeswax candles! Ladybug Caprese! Flower cookies! But it's the Duchess of Sussex's simple and fresh Montecito manicure that has most influenced street style.
The impromptu lifestyle show gives us numerous shots of the former actress's hands as she kneads dough and decorates cakes. Whatever the occasion, Meghan Markle's nails remain the same: short, rounded, and perfectly manicured, with a dreamy milky pink nude color—a style also known as soap nails, which in recent months has become an obsession for lovers of understated luxury.
What are Meghan Markle's soap nails?
It's a nail art style characterized by a clean and radiant look, achieved with soft pink, nude, white, beige, or simply clear nail polishes with a double-gloss finish that evokes the appearance of freshly washed hands.
Why are soap nails trending in spring 2026?
The warmer months bring with them a dazzling evolution in the world of manicures. While traditional floral designs in vibrant shades are always a must, this spring 2026 simplicity also takes center stage in the trends we'll be seeing most. Such is the case with BB Cream nails, lipstick-effect nails, and of course, translucent nails in nude tones, like the soap nails Meghan Markle sported.
How to wear soap nails like Meghan Markle?
If you also want to replicate this discreet and sophisticated trend, here are some inspiring designs for your next visit to the salon.
Soap nails with white flowers
Soap nails with a butterfly design
Soap nails with a micro-French design in lime green
