Summer Nail Colors You Need to Try Now

 

Check out these creative nail designs and colors that are perfect for flaunting your favorite things about summer. 

1. Chocolate Milk Nails

For the record, your favorite childhood beverage looks ridiculously good on a manicure of any length and shape. Like the drink itself, the color can be as light or as dark as you like it, depending on how much chocolate you add. If you don’t want to go too dark for summer, try a milky chocolate hue.

2. Mermaidcore Nails

Mermaidcore nails are shimmery, iridescent and pearly in soft tones like turquoise, cream, lavender, seafoam green and ocean blue. It’s a fantasy come to life and it makes for one gorgeous mani.

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3. Marble Nails

If statement-making nails are on your mind, it’s time to get acquainted with marble nails. This unique design mimics the look of marble surfaces for a gradient, luxurious style. To DIY the look, use a small detail brush to paint swirling colors onto your nails, then seal everything in with a high-shine top coat.

4. Neon 

Like most things ‘90s, neon is back with a vengeance — even on the nails. A great way to achieve bright summer nails is to go with a neon hue, as it adds just the right amount of pizazz to your nails, for a vibrant look that won’t go unnoticed.

5. Mismatched Nails

Also known as indie nails, sporting a different design on each nail is majorly in right now. If you’re bold you can try it with different colors, textures and designs on each nail, or you can keep it subtle with similar designs in the same color family. The options are limitless so have fun and get creative with it.

6. Rainbow Florals

Florals in bright colors are super on trend for summer. Whether it’s on a short mani or long, almond-shaped nails, they’re charming and just right for the season.

7. Orange Nails

Orange is one of our favorite nail polish shades for summer and it looks stunning on all skin tones. With a glossy top coat, it’s simple, yet absolute summer perfection.

8. Micro French Tips

Leave the traditional French manicure behind and go for an updated version of this classic design, like micro French tips. This barely-there style of nail art looks great on a short manicure and it’s perfect for those that like to keep things minimal.

9. Strawberry Nails

Fresh, juicy strawberries are a sure sign of summer and they look so good on a manicure. With a nude base, you get to focus on their bright red hue and intricate details — add the design to one nail as an accent or all of them for a strawberry masterpiece.

10. White Daisies

We love a sweet, blossoming flower design on our nails the second the weather starts to turn, and white daisies have been so popular as of late. Add them all over one accent nail or give each nail a large flower for a standout look.