15 Summer Nails Designs to Try Now

These summer nails will have you inspired for your next nail salon visit!

Summertime means fun in the sun, so why not show off with a fresh new manicure? I’m sharing some of my favorite summer nail trends that to keep you inspired all season long.

Summer Swirl Nails

Everything Y2K is back and it’s groovy! Everywhere we look, it seems like we’re seeing manicure with abstract swirls.

Whether it’s in classic white or rainbow, bright neons or pastels, you can’t go wrong with summer swirl nails!

Ombre Nails

The ombre nail trend is still going strong! So if you love ombre nails, try this fun vertical version. It’s super easy to do and looks amazing!

The easiest way to get the ombre nail look is with a makeup sponge, and it’s incredibly easy to create this look at home!

I had this cute summer manicure done at Her Majesty’s Pleasure in Yorkville Toronto when Essie invited me to check out their new Swoon the Lagoon Collection. Check out my mini vlog for the event below!

@yesmissy Mani day with me and @essie at @majestyspleasure ♬ A Night In Paris (Lofi) – N.S.R

Double French Nails

We all love a classic French tip, but this summer season it’s been upgraded!

This trend sees not one, but two french manicure lines carefully painted along the tip of your nails.

Whether it’s with classic white, or with a bit of colour, this is one summer nail trend that’s a must try!

Negative Space Nails

You don’t have to cover each and every nail entirely to up your mani game. 

Negative space nails leave a bit of your natural nails poking through for a fresh and fun nail design.

Check out the tutorial for this geometric negative space nail design here.

Summer Floral Nail Design

With the flowers in bloom it’s hard not to get inspiration!

Summer is the perfect time for floral designed nails. White daisy or wildflower blooms it’s your choice to decide!

Classic Neutral Polish

A timeless neutral mani in cream or white make for a classy summer nails that you can easily dress up or down.

Colorful Summer Nails

Color has made a huge come back this season! Bright colors, pastel colors, neon colors, they’ve all been showing up.

This polka dot nail art is a fun one for summer – get the full tutorial here.

And this heart nail design is another easy one too – check out the tutorial here.

Minimalist Nails

Sometimes you just want to make a statement by going simple. This neutral nail design is a simple and easy one that you can do at home yourself!

Green Nails

Green has been such a trending colour the last couple season, it’s no surprise that green nails for summer have been hot too!

Let me know which one of these looks is your favourite in the comments below!

More nail ideas below:

• 12 Winter Nails Ideas to Try RN
• Minimal Geometric Nail Art Design
• How to: Heart Tipped Art Design Tutorial
• Valentine’s Day Nail Ideas
• Polka Dot Nails
• Nail DIY: How to Create Heart Nail Designs
•  Starburst Nail Tutorial
• Easy Quilted Nail Art Pattern
• Easy Nail Art – Hearts & Stripes

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XOXO,