23 Bubble Bath Manicure Ideas to Elevate Your Neutral Nail Game With OPI's Iconic Shade (2025)

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Pearl Adornments

Pearls never go out of style. Not only do pearl adornments play up the Bubble Bath vibe, but they also nail the coquette girl aesthetic.

Classic Bubble Bath

This is definitely the most popular way to wear Bubble Bath. It's a subtle and universally flattering look that's perfect for any occasion. To get the style, simply apply one to two thin coats of OPI Bubble Bath and shape according to your preference, says Minerva.

Glittery Swirls

If you’re a fan of nail art, you’ve seen the squiggles and swirls that every it-girl is rocking. There are a variety of ways to tap into the trend, but a combination of neutral colors and metallic flakes provides a modern and elegant look.

Chrome Bubble Bath

Glazed donut nails aren’t going anywhere. Remaining a popular trend, they’re the perfect pick for summer vacation. Using the milky base of Bubble Bath, layer a champagne chrome powder like Manicurist Glazed Effect Powder on top for a super soft and simple look.

Mermaid Nails

A pale pink base makes the perfect canvas for for mermaid inspired accent nails and French tips. The pearl embellishments and glitter coat are the cherries on top.

Disco Gems

Feeling bold? Level up your manicure with a few sparkly gems for a touch of disco. The era of glitz and glam is showing up in big ways, from bold '70s hair to shimmery eyeshadow, so why not bring a bit of sparkle to our nails, too?

Adorned With Bows

Hair bows, bows on blouses, accessories with bow details…the ballet-core style is pretty much inescapable. Now, it’s time to level up the obsession and add bows to our nails, too. For a 3D style, apply your favorite gems after a few coats of Bubble Bath for an effortless yet unique manicure.

Rose Quartz

We love an unexpected take on a classic, neutral nail. This simple rose quartz design is great for a minimalistic look that also has an air of elegance. Mimic the style by adding one coat of Bubble Bath and then layering it with two coats of Essie Sugar Daddy. In between coats, use a white polish, like Jinsoon Absolute White, to create the lines for a marble-like effect.

Floral Fantasy

Florals? For manicures? Groundbreaking. But seriously, flower manicure designs are always adorable and add a fun, whimsical touch to your nails. For this design, try experimenting with colored French tips and alternating designs on each nail for a modern feel.

Neon Accent

Neons are forever a summer staple. For a simplistic design that still has a touch of eye-catching color, use a fine-line brush to paint on your neon dots at the base of the nail. If you want a bit more color and are feeling bold, try some French tips or color blocking.

Fire Flames

Who doesn’t love a tip embellishment? With the ‘00s making a comeback in a big way—from low-rise jeans to micro miniskirts—it’s only right to bring back the classic flame design that just screams early aughts. You don't have to dedicate your entire manicure to flames, either. Choose a nail or two and apply Bubble Bath for the base and then draw on your flames using a thin brush.

Fruit Accents

This unexpected twist on a French manicure is chic and playful. The simple base of Bubble Bath allows for a neutral canvas to play around with a variety of designs—from summer cherries to slices of lemon.

Marble Nails

Marble manicures are hardly new, but they make a sophisticated man that never goes out of style. Once your base of Bubble Bath is set, place a few drops of nail polish into a cup of water. Swirl the colors together on the surface with a toothpick and then carefully dip your finger into the swirl. Just clean up the edges once the nails have had a chance to dry, and you’re all set.

Tiny Hearts

The adorable red hearts punctuating the flawless Bubble Bath base add a playful yet still minimalistic element to this design. To recreate the look, apply a few coats of Bubble Bath and then, when dried, grab a small nail brush to dot on the hearts.

Polka Dots

Do polka dots ever go out of vogue? A chic and versatile nail art design, it’s also super simple to achieve. Choi recommends applying one coat of Bubble Bath to each nail and then dipping a small dotting tool into the red nail polish, creating a few dots on each nail. How you design the polka dots is really a matter of preference. Still, try to avoid overcrowding nails, especially if they’re on the shorter side.

Rainbow French

Bubble Bath is the perfect base color for French manicures. Whether you’re doing the classic white tips or are experimenting with a bit of color, the neutral base is ideal for adding a mild wash of milkiness to the nails. This will help to cover any flaws and even the tone.

Neutral Rhinestones

A little bit of bling goes a long way. Take these rhinestone-adorned nails, for instance. Individual gemstones make a regal and chic addition to any neutral base, but especially with the cloudy tone of Bubble Bath.

Skater Chic

This edgy nail design is the perfect blend of playful and refined. The alternating patterns and use of negative space create a striking balance. The result? A minimalist mani with maximalist impact.

Sandy Foundation

Don’t underestimate the power of layering shades. “Sometimes, I’ll layer nudes to create the perfect combination for someone’s particular skin tone,” says Minerva. For this look on Kaia Gerber, Minerva applied one coat of Samoan Sand and then added one coat of Bubble Bath on top for a beachy look that was red-carpet ready.

Kawaii 3D Styles

Manicures aren’t just a bit of polish and a splash of color. Sometimes, they’re a whole work of art with 3D fixtures, ombré, and intricate designs. The neutral tone of Bubble Bath can easily pair with more wild nail art for balance, making it the perfect base for fun designs. For this look, Minerva used Bubble Bath as the base color and then added “a ton of cute Kawaii style nail art.”

Chrome Outline

Yes, Bubble Bath nails can be neutral but they can also be extra. Following up your base layer with a simple outline and some chrome overlay is unexpected and eye-catching. Regardless of your DIY manicure skills, you can pull this off.

Clip Art

Look to the '90s next time you're after some nail inspo. Cute clip art, from smiley faces to ying-yangs, combined with a neutral and pastel colors, is an instant crowd-pleaser. Feeling lazy? Rather than try your hand at nail art, opt for nail decals instead.

Champagne Nails

If you ask us, no bubble bath is complete without some requisite bubbly (the kind you sip). These sparkly nails are as effervescent as they are luxurious.