As summer approaches, there's so much to look forward to. But as devoted beauty lovers, we're always particularly excited to refresh our routines to reflect the warm-weather vibes. This year, our first order of business is rounding up inspiration for all of our summer manicures. From June to September, it's all about leaning into vibrant nail polishes and playful designs. And we've come across so many cool nail looks that fit the bill.

Ahead, we've rounded 13 up nail ideas for summer. From floral French tips to neon swirl designs, keep scrolling to see all the looks.

01 Tropical French Nails

Opt for a lime green, baby blue, and white color palette to give your floral French manicure a tropical twist. Mixing in solid nails, French tips, and floral designs keeps the look exciting.

02 Bedazzled Ombré Nails

This almond-shaped set takes bedazzled nails to a new level. Each ombré French tip is decorated with pearls and gems, giving the vibrant manicure a glamorous feel.

03 Pastel Flower-Bomb Nails

Bubblegum pink, light blue, green, and yellow are part of the ultimate summer color palette. This manicure features all of these hues. The mismatched manicure includes a mix of whimsical designs—from pretty flowers to abstract shapes.

04 Pretty Pink Nails

Recently, square nails have become one of the most popular shapes, and this perfectly shaped pink set is one way to get on the trend. The fuschia streaks on each nail add flair to the mani.

05 Playful Pastel French Nails

There are so many ways to add personality to a French manicure. This take includes gorgeous pastel swirls across each nail. The multicolor designs make the short French manicure really pop.

06 Two-Tone Neon Nails

This bright, beautiful manicure features all seasonal colors—from neon yellow to green. Pairing two colors together on each nail creates such a striking design.

07 Dewy Sunset Nails

An orange ombré manicure is summer-ready on its own. Add 3D dew drop accents into the mix, and you will have a next-level manicure beyond fitting for the season.

08 Festive Flower Nails

Just because your nails are short doesn't mean you can't get bold nail art. This set features large, detailed flowers on each nail. Show this cheery manicure to your nail artist, and they'll be instantly inspired.

09 Peach Nails

This manicure combines two muted shades—peach and baby blue. However, the resulting design is incredibly eye-catching.

10 Lemon Tree Nails

A lemon manicure is a must-try this summer. This version uses baby pink polish as the base and features detailed lemons on two nails. The overall mani is such a fun, fresh option for the season.

11 Cotton Candy Nails

This aura manicure taps cotton candy shades—pink and blue—to create the ethereal design. The long stiletto shape makes this mani even more striking.

12 Pink and Black Nails

For an edgy summer manicure, consider this stiletto look. The ultra-sharp mani features a cool, abstract pink and black design.

13 Pastel Rainbow Nails

Combine several pastel colors on each nail to create the ultimate summer manicure. This gorgeous, ombré look reminds us of rainbow sherbet.

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Author: Jania McKelton


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