25 Eye-Catching Summer Nails To Spice Up The Hottest Season
The hottest time of this year is officially here, meaning it’s time you give your nails a makeover to freshen up.
There are many new trendy summer nails, as well as old designs that come back to make waves this summer.
Whether it’s sweet pastels or bright neon hues, it all celebrates the passionate spirit of summer. Somebody needs to turn the AC on since you girls are about to be too hot to handle!
Below are the 25 most trendy summer nails of the year that are destined to go on vacation. These perfect nail arts will spark curiosity and get the attention of others. Check them out!
#1. Neon Acrylics Nails
What could be more summery than neon tones? This style is super easy to do, as all you need to do is paint a pure neon color like green or pink.
You can also add some patterns, like lines, and swirls, or stick a cute charm on any finger to make your nails more outstanding.
#2. Fruit Nail Arts
Fruit arts with a 3D style are dominating the summer nail trends this year again. A nail design like this not only shows the summer spirit but also has personality and uniqueness.
You can choose to make the 3D fruit style at your favorite nail salon. You can also make this cute little fruit shape yourself at home with a few bottles of nail polish of different colors and a few thin-tipped brushes to paint.
This design is perfect for events like parties or beach vacations. These fruity summer nails will receive a lot of compliments thanks to their adorable look!
#3. Abstract Shapes Nails
These are so suitable for our simple girls who still want to show their personality. This nail design is more about simplicity.
Since the colors painted on the nails are not too colorful and the drawings are basic, you can do it at home.
#4. Greek Floral Nail Arts
If vivid colors are not your type, this will be a summer nail choice suitable for you.
It gives off that nice Mediterranean vibe, which might go well with your beach outfit or make you shine on a date with your significant other.
#5. Fiery Stiletto Nails
Flame is hot and so are these fiery summer nails!
This nail art will often be suitable for long nail shapes like stiletto or almonds, as there will be enough space to be creative with the image of fire.
Of course, if you are a short-nail girl, you can still rock this idea by drawing smaller, fiery patterns on them.
#6. Palm Tree Nail Arts
The image of palm trees often reminds people of the sunny skies of Los Angeles or the hot, passionate atmosphere at Coachella. These summer nails can go well with any of your festive attire.
In addition to the suggestion as shown in the picture, you can also draw a palm tree on a purple-orange ombre base to make it look like a summer sunset sky.
#7. Soft Gradients Nail Designs
If you don’t want to stand out too much but still want to follow that summer vibe, this soft gradient nail style will suit you extremely well.
This nail idea emphasizes gentleness and femininity so our girly ladies will love it so much. Mild colors are recommended when doing this look.
#8. Pastel French Tips Nails
It’s pastel time everyone! Here is another suggestion for our feminine side.
This soft and pretty summer nail design is perfect for those new beginners since it is a piece of cake.
To nail this design, you need to apply a neutral coat of paint first. Then, apply the French tips technique using numerous pastel colors that you love.
#9. Rainbow Vibes On Nails
Rainbow is one of the favorite patterns of many girls because it can be applied in a variety of different styles.
You ought to draw those rainbow patterns in any way you like on a nude base to make people focus on them more.
#10. Sherbet Gradient Summer Nails
Look at this summer nail idea and what you are thinking of. A cool, sweet scoop of peach-flavored sherbet, right? What a perfect choice for summer!
This idea is an ombre design using those coral-like colors to resemble the image of sherbet. It is all pretty on every nail form and length.
#11. Mini Floral Nail Design
Mini flowers are a timeless design that can be applied to anything, from fashion to beauty, including summer nails.
This style will add a dash of cuteness to your nails because of the tiny floral pattern’s resemblance to adorability.
This style can go well with everyone, especially those who are feminine ones.
#12. Nails With Mermaid Vibes
Summer and mermaids both remind us of the cool and refreshing feeling of the sea. Some mermaid-vibe colors are often blue, pink, green, and red.
Besides our recommendation, you can use images of seashells or fish scales to follow this style. You can paint your nails according to this idea to match your pool party outfit.
#13. Swimming Pool Nails
If the mermaid style above is not quite your type yet, then what about the pool pattern? Pool pattern nails to match with pool parties does make sense, doesn’t it?
Quite new and unique, right? You can tell the technician to draw a rubber duck or a swimming float too.
#14. Half Moon French Tips
If you’re bored of the usual French tips, try funky half-moon French tips like this one.
Instead of drawing these lines as usual, this style only requires doing it conversely. Because it is quick to do so it can be your last-minute choice of summer nails.
#15. Sunrise Nail Arts
This summer nail idea is all about sunrise on the beach of a memorable vacation using those pink, yellow, and blue colors.
You can choose between a normal ombre style or an airbrushed one. Using the airbrush technique will have a unique effect on your nail look.
#16. Spicy Nail Arts
This summer is going to be too hot to handle with these spice-it-up summer nails.
Drawing the chili image on a nude base or any contrasting color will all work well and make your appearance more fun.
#17. Retro Pop Aesthetics on Summer Nails
Our vintage girls will love this retro-pop manicure, as it reminds us of those good old days.
This nail idea consists of several different shapes, lines, and curves, so you might want to go to a nail salon to NAIL it.
Put on a gorgeous outfit and turn your party mode on with this interesting nail style.
#18. Sunset Nails
Let’s call it a day with our sunset-manicured nails. This will remind you of that sultry summer day with lots of good memories.
Any tones of red, yellow, or orange can go perfectly with this design, but we recommend you use the most vivid ones.
#19. Bubblegum Confetti Manicure
All you need is a bright pink base, then add some confetti in an ombre style. A little confetti sprinkled on top will complete this adorable summer nail design.
Voila! Pretty summer nails are here. This cute nail design will make everyone say Bubbleyum!
#20. 70s Waves Designs on Summer Nails
A nail design that is not too flashy but still radiates that hot season vibe is the best description of this 70’s-vibe manicure.
As you can see, this idea is a blend of different nail drawing techniques like French tips, swirls,… Let your imagination fly with this wavy design.
#21. Bright Summery Swirls Nails Designs
And this will be the opposite version for our summer stars to shine. It generates a yummy lollipop vibe on your stunning nails.
#22. Manicure Style With Leopard Prints
Has anyone told you that leopard print and pink can be such a perfect pair in many summer nail ideas?
Our girls will catch every single attention of everyone with this drop-dead gorgeous manicure.
#23. Sea Pearl Charms On Summer Nails
With these eye-catching pearls and a dreamy base like that, it literally screams SUMMER!
This is for all my beach-loving girls out there. Pearl charms and the holographic-kind-of-style base are among the best combos ever for beach events.
#24. Butterfly Arts On Almond Shape
This nail idea might remind you of spring but with this color choice, it can become the perfect summer nail for our lovely ladies.
If you are planning to have a coffee date/photoshoot in an eye-catching sundress with your besties, then you have to get these nails done right away.
#25. Ocean Blue Stiletto Shape
We save the best for last with this fresh ocean turquoise stiletto-shaped manicure. This look will freshen your appearance and get you ready for the upcoming hot weather.
You can add glitter or charm to enhance that blink effect!
Here are all 25 summer nails, especially those suggested for you to refer to for this hot season. Don’t forget to share your thoughts about them or suggest more about the perfect summer nail designs you know in the comment section!
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