As I write this, my nails are sheer with white dots, inspired by Carpenter’s go-to look. On Cardi B, nail artist Coca Michelle crafted an exaggerated black-and-white polka dot look.

Polka-dot plants develop very quickly with ideal light, water and temperature conditions. Although they can grow to about 24 inches high and 18 inches wide, it is best to try to maintain them ...

“We’re seeing some really fun variations on the polka-dot trend this summer, from classic black-and-white to more vibrant color combinations.

Here’s the good news about polka-dot nail art: It’s incredibly easy to get the look, even for beginner nail artists or at-home DIY fans. The one tool you’ll need is a nail-dotting tool.