ABOUT US

Our story

Born in Dubai.
Painted with
love.

Le Papillons was born from a simple realization: luxury shouldn't require compromising your time. We created our handcrafted press-on nail brand for women across the UAE who demand beautiful, salon-quality nails without the hassle of a salon appointment.
For us, press-ons aren't just a convenience—they are a canvas. Every single set is meticulously painted by hand, one nail at a time, ensuring that what you wear is a unique piece of wearable art. Inspired by the vibrancy of Dubai and the elegance of the modern woman, we bring the salon experience directly to your fingertips, whenever and wherever you need it.

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"Every woman in the UAE deserves salon-quality nails — without the salon appointment, the waiting, or the damage."

— The founder, Le Papillons

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How it started

A passion for nail art, a vision for Dubai

Le Papillons started with a simple idea — that press-on nails could be beautiful enough to compete with the best gel manicure, and convenient enough to fit into a busy UAE lifestyle. No appointments. No harsh chemicals. No waiting.

Based in Dubai, every set is hand-painted from scratch after each order. We use professional gel polishes and art techniques to create designs that last weeks, feel natural, and look extraordinary — from a subtle office nude to a maximalist festival statement.

The name Le Papillons — French for "the butterflies" — reflects the transformation that comes with a fresh set of nails. Something small that changes how you feel entirely.

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Hand-painted

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What we believe in

The Le Papillons promise

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Every set is original

No two Le Papillons sets are ever exactly the same. Because every nail is painted by hand, each set carries its own unique character — that's not a flaw, it's the point.

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Quality over quantity

We use professional-grade gel polishes and take our time with every set. We'd rather paint 10 perfect sets than rush 100 ordinary ones. Your nails deserve that patience.

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Made for real life

Our nails are designed to be worn — not just admired. Reusable up to 20 times, sized to fit properly, and built to last through Dubai's heat, long days, and everything in between.

From order to your door

How every set is made

You order

Choose your design, your size, and place your order. We confirm within a few hours and begin prep.

We hand-paint

Each nail is individually painted using professional gel polish and nail art techniques. This takes 2–3 days and cannot be rushed.

Quality check

Every set is inspected before packaging. We check fit, finish, and detail — and if anything isn't perfect, we repaint it.

Delivered to you

Shipped across the UAE via Aramex. Beautifully packaged, ready to wear. 3–5 working days from order to door.

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Reusable & sustainable

Nails that last

Unlike a gel manicure that chips and needs removal every 2–3 weeks, Le Papillons press-on sets can be gently removed, stored, and reused up to 20 times with proper care. That means one set can last you months.

We package every set in reusable boxes and use minimal plastic wherever possible. Beautiful nails don't need to cost the earth — or your natural nails. Our sets are applied with gentle glue tabs that cause zero damage when removed correctly.

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Find your perfect set

Browse our handcrafted collections — office neutrals, seasonal florals, polka dots, and custom orders. Every set painted to order, just for you.

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