Summer is a time to have fun with nails, and summer nails are perfect to represent the aesthetic features of the season in your look. The best part about summer nail designs is that they can be done with any kind of material: acrylics, gel polish, or even just plain old polish! These designs are popular because they work well with the weather. The bright colors make them stand out from other nails and are more noticeable. They come in many colors and patterns, so you can find one that matches your wardrobe or mood. Summer nail designs are bright and colorful . There are different ways to go about creating simple or complex summer nails and doing anything, from wearing a single color on all ten fingers to decorating each with a different pattern or embellishments . They can be inspired by nature or abstract . The most popular summer nail designs incorporate patterns like stripes and chevrons in bright colors such as yellow, orange, purple, red, pink, blue, and green. Summer nail designs also often include gradients (layering two or more colors together) or glittering metallics for added effect. Other designs for your summertime manicure and pedicure are French tips, beach nails, and rainbow nails. You can even try out intricate motifs like hearts, stars, or flowers or focus on just one finger with an excellent design that makes it stand out from the rest. If you're feeling creative, try painting one of your nails using a fun texture like glitter or studs to add depth to the look! The possibilities for June, July, and August are endless. Each year we let you know about summer nail trends . So, look at this roundup of some of the best and trendy summer-inspired nails that fit your style!
Long Summer Nails
Matte Tropical Leaf Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-229
Matte Neon Abstract Nail Art | Abstract Nails - NB5491
DJ Theme Nails Design | Music Nails - NB4905
Birthday Embellished Yellow Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5111
Ombre Pink Nails and Fuchsia Flowers | Hawaii Nails - NB4050
3D Water Drips on Colorful Nails
Cdanails
Tropical Flamingo Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-126
Short Summer Nails
Male Grooming Geometric Nail Design| Men's Nail-NB-D-527
Pink and Blue Summer Nails with a Neon Heart Design | Heart Nails - NB4835
LGBT Nail Design with Glitter Accent| Mens Nail-NB-D-520
Short White Nails with Sea Creatures | Seahorse Nails- NB8291
Mother in Law Confetti Glitter Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-263
Pastel Yellow Nails with Coral Flowers | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8184
Tropical Fruits Studs Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-227
Wedding Orchids Nail Design | Flower Nails - NB3922
Almond Wedding Nails Design with Sunflowers | Sunflower Nails - NB5285
3D Sunflowers for Wedding Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5279
Sunflowers Nails with Gold Glitter Design for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5280
Sunflower Almond Nails for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5274
Bridal Shower Shimmer Toenail Design with Flower| Wedding-NB-D-613
Glossy Gold and White French Nails Design | French Manicure - NB3350
Sunflower Accent for Wedding Bling Nails | Sunflower Nails - NB5277
Cute Simple Sunflower Nails | Sunflower Nail Design - NB5256
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB52
Butter Yellow Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5116
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB53
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB40
Pistachio Green Birthday Nails with Confetti Design | Birthday Nails - NB5118
Pastel Nails with Ice Cream Drips | Drip Nails - NB5052
3D Jelly Swirls on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4508
Ombre Cloud Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5091
Short Ombre Coral and Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8190
Double Ombre French Peach Fuzz Nails with Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1823
Tropical Ombre Nail Design | Tropical-NB-D-240
Green Birthday Nails with Chrome Accent | Birthday Nails - NB5097
Blue Sunflowers Nails | Sunflower Nail Art - NB5252
Colorful Pastel Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4329
3D Flame French with Cutout Hearts | Heart Nails - NB4788
Tropical Parrots with Pink and Blue Nail Design|Tropical-NB-D-495
Ballerina Sunflower Nails for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5281
Tropical Sunset Crackle Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-120
Orange Swirls Nails Design for Work | Swirl Nails - NB4554
Round Square Pastel Nails with Gold Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5393
Pastel Sunflower and Bee Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5240
Short Nails Ice Cream Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB5056
Colorful 20st Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5202
Pastel Nails Neon Hearts Design | Heart Nails - NB4842
Pastel Mermaid Scale with Glitter | Glitter Nails - NB4974
Neon Drips Design for Pink Nails | Drip Nails - NB5068
Party Nails with Neon Hearts | Heart Nails - NB4827
Small Neon Hearts on Gray Nails | Heart Nails - NB4841
Pastel Yellow Nails with Coral Flowers | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8184
Neon Gradient Nails with Seashell Accent | Seashell Nails- NB8220
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB60
Embellished 3D Nails with Sunflowers | Sunflower Nails - NB5235
Green and Yellow Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4753
French Nail with Accent Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-560
Peach Fuzz Micro French Nail Design| Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-153
Elegant Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4347
Peach Fuzz Patel Neon Nail Art| Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-170
Short Nails Ice Cream Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB5056
Tropical Neon Pink Nails with Flamingo | Animal Nails- NB8017
Pastel Colors Sunflower Nails | Flower | Thanksgiving - NB1228
3D Nails French Mani | Jelly Nails - NB4397
Small Neon Hearts on White Nails | Heart Nails - NB4832
Pastel Nails with Black Drips | Drip Nails - NB5006
Summer Time Simple Lemon Nails | Summer Nails - NB5226
Classy Nails in Pink and Blue | Classy Nails - NB5578
Reverse French Design for Colorful Nails | Reverse French Nails - NB5564
Seashell Nail Charm for Summer Nails | Seashell Nails- NB8223
Geometric Abstract Nails Design | Abstract Nails - NB5512
Summer Time Orange Nails | Holiday Nails - NB3799
White Seashell Effect French Manicure | Seashell Nails- NB8233
Pastel Beach Nails Design for Summer Time | Holiday Nails - NB3813
Beach White Nails with Pearls | Seahorse Nails- NB8282
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB55
Chrome Nails with a Seashell | Seashell Nails- NB8227
Mermaid Chrome Nails with Seashell Accent | Chrome Nails - NB5335
Toenail Design for Beach Honeymoon | Wedding-NB-D-642
Pastel Beach Nails Design for Summer Time | Holiday Nails - NB3813
Cloud Accent Nail Design | Cloud Nails - NB5073
Tropical Summertime Nail Art| Tropical-NB-D-235
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB44
Summer Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4346
Ombre French Manicure with Sunflower | Sunflower Nails - NB5261
Pink and Blue Beach Theme Nails for Summer | Holiday Nails - NB3809
Birthday Embellished Yellow Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5111
Glossy Tropical Dandelion and Sunset Toenail Design| Tropical-NB-D-115
Tropical Parrots on White Nails with Tulip Nail Art|Tropical-NB-D-504
Summer Holiday Nails with Pineapple Accent | Holiday Nails - NB3797
Beach Wedding Ombre Accent Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-38
French Manicure Hibiscus Flower Design | Flower Nails - NB3912
Summer Almond Nails
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB56
Ice Cream Drip Design for Pastel Nails | Drip Nails - NB5055
Watery Purple Nails Shimmer Design | Watery Nails- NB8241
3D Apple Minimal Nails Design | Jelly Nails - NB4385
Classy Summer Nails
Bridal Shower Glossy Chrome Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-84
Watery Theme Pink Nails | Watery Nails- NB8250
Fancy Yellow Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5144
Watery Coffin Nails in Pink | Watery Nails- NB8252
Glossy Seashell-inspired Nails with Pearls | Seashell Nails- NB8217
Minimal Yellow Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4747
Classy Shimmer Design Orange Nails | Holiday Nails - NB3790
Lime Green Marble Swirls | Lime Green Nails- NB8299
Summer Glitter Nails
Beach Wedding Glitter Nails | Wedding-NB-D-32
Easy to Do Summer Nails | Fruit Nails - NB5228
Embellished Nails with Ice Cream Drips | Drip Nails - NB5054
Neon Colorful Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5064
Yellow and Coral Nails with Glitter Accent | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8188
Blue Mermaid Glitter Nails for Beach | Glitter Nails - NB4972
Mermaid Scale Glitter Nail Art | Glitter Nails - NB4973
Summer Neutral Nails
Glossy Neutral Nails with Hibiscus Flowers | Flower Nails - NB3914
Matte Hibiscus Nails Design | Flower Nails - NB3915
Boho Wedding Luxury Gray Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-485
Hawaii Nails Hibiscus Flower Design | Flower Nails - NB3916
Watery Neutral Nails | Watery Nails- NB8242
Summer Flower Nail Designs
Tropical Flamingo Ballerina Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-129
Black Matte Tropical Parrots Nail Design|Tropical-NB-D-497
Pink Hibiscus Flowers Nail Design | Flower Nails - NB3904
Takashi Murakami Flower Nail Designs
Cdanails
Coral Nails for Summer
Twilight Sunset Minimal Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-109
Shimmer Design for Coral and Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8197
Peach Fuzz Pastel Neon Toenail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-191
Short Coffin Coral Nails with Silver Chevron Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-577
Abstract Coral and Yellow Nails for Summer | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8183
Short Ombre Coral and Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8190
Matte Nails for Summer
Matte White Nails Neon Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5070
Seahorse Design for Colorful Beach Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8280
Pastel Nails Neon Hearts Design | Heart Nails - NB4842
Neon Marble Nails for Summer | Marble Nails - NB4701
Nail Design with Palm Tree for Summer
Tropical Vibes Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-215
Gradient Sunset Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-103
Tropical Sunset with Palm Tree Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-105
Minimal Beach Theme Nails for Summer | Holiday Nails - NB3811
Purple Summer Nails
Purple Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4338
Mother in Law Pink and Purple Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-458
Mermaid Chrome Nail Art | Chrome Nails - NB5334
Watery Purple Nails Shimmer Design | Watery Nails- NB8241
Pastel Sunflower and Bee Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5240
Stiletto Nails for Summer
Dark Wedding Neon Skull Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-428
3D Sunflowers for Wedding Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5279
Textured Complex Nail Design for Men| Men's Nail-NB-D-514
Flame-inspired French with Glitter Design | Heart Nails - NB4789
Neon Heart Flame Nails Design | Heart Nails - NB4818
Summer 3D Nails
Pink Chrome Nails Drip Design | Drip Nails - NB4999
Chrome Nails Pink Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB4995
3D Mermaid Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5339
Honeymoon Pink Shimmer with Accent Flower Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-598
Pink Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB4996
3D Seashell Coffin Nails | Seashell Nails- NB8219
Boho Wedding Luxury Gray Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-485
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Summer Butterfly Nails
Double Ombre French Peach Fuzz Nails with Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1823
Takashi Murakami Flower Nail Designs
Cdanails
Summer Colorful Nail Designs
Matte Tropical Leaf Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-229
Tropical Parrots on Brown Matte Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-443
Transparent Nails with Rainbow Edges | Outline Nails - NB5395
Glossy Nails with Fruit Design for Summer | Holiday Nails - NB3815
Confeti Tropical Sunset Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-111
Summer Green Nail Designs
Green Nails with Pink Drip Accents | Drip Nails - NB4993
Mermaid Scale Glitter Nail Art | Glitter Nails - NB4973
Gradient Sunset Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-103
Summer Marble Nail Designs
Neon Flame Pattern Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4723
Summer Neon Blue Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4706
Neon Green Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4711
Neon Orange Marble Nails for Summer | Marble Nails - NB4721
Marble Design for Neon Pink Nails | Marble Nails - NB4703
Cloud Effect Marble Nails Design | Cloud Nails - NB5082
Yellow Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4745
Summer Mint Green Nails
Bridal Shower Matte Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-97
Mint Green Nails with Black Drips | Drip Nails - NB5010
Summer Orange Nail Designs
Yellow and Coral Nails with Geometric Color Blocks | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8202
Bridesmaid Glossy Orange Nails with Accent Geometric Design| Wedding-NB-D-572
Ice Cream Drip French Manicure | Drip Nails - NB5058
Neon Orange Nails with Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4719
Flame Nails Design with Heart Accent | Heart Nails - NB4787
Seashell Design for Summer Nails | Seashell Nails- NB8221
Abstract Coral and Yellow Nails for Summer | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8183
Summer Peach Nail Designs
Short Watery Peach Nails | Watery Nails- NB8235
Tropical Twilight Sunset Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-106
Short Nails Cloud Design | Cloud Nails - NB5075
Summer Polka Dot Nails
Polka Dot Nails with Sunflower Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5263
Flamingo Design for Glossy Nails | Animal Nails- NB8022
Matte Neon Abstract Nail Art | Abstract Nails - NB5491
Summer Rainbow Nails
Rainbow Glitter Nails with Rhinestones | Glitter Nails - NB4981
Rainbow Glitter Nails Design | Glitter Nails - NB4977
Summer Red Nails
Fruit Water Ombre Nails | Watery Nails- NB8255
Classy Red and Peach Fuzz Nails | Holiday Nails - NB3789
Borderlines for Watermelon Nails | Outline Nails - NB5409
3D Pink Drip for Chrome Nails | Drip Nails - NB4994
Green Birthday Nails with Chrome Accent | Birthday Nails - NB5097
Colorful Chrome Clover Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1578
Mermaid Chrome Nails with Matte Finish | Chrome Nails - NB5331
3D Mermaid Nails Design | Jelly Nails - NB4400
Birthday Shimmer Green Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5138
Green Mermaid Chrome Nail Art | Chrome Nails - NB5337
Mermaid Scales Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5333
Cute Colorful Birthday Nails | Birthday Nail Design - NB5474
Birthday Embellished Yellow Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5111
3D Yellow Hearts for 16th Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5189
Clear Nails Pastel Rainbow Design | Transparent Nails - NB5441
Summer Nail Design on Toes
Minimal Flower Toenail Design for Men| Men's Nail-NB-D-531
Tropical Flamingo & Leaf Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-122
Tropical Dandelion and Sunset Toenail Design| Tropical-NB-D-114
Luxury Shimmer Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-636
Minimal Toenail Design With Tropical Vibes |Tropical-NB-D-448
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Graffiti Heart Mani and Pedi Design | Heart Nails - NB4876
Nude Honeymoon Toenail Design with Summer Vibes| Wedding-NB-D-588
What Are the Most Popular Summer Nails?
How to Choose the Best Colors for Summer Nail Designs
Summer nails are primarily colorful, including pastel and bright colors. Pastel colors suitable for summer are pink , blue , and yellow , while bright colors are orange , green , and red . You may want to stick with neutrals, use shimmery metallics, or stick with matte finishes. Whether your passion is for classy or cute nails, colors give you many options to add styles to your summer look. There are some trends if you are heading to the beach and looking for shades that make a bold and bright statement. The best nail colors for a beach vacation are shades with intense tones and a high gloss that come perfectly well with skin tones from light, tan or dark. Among them are pinks from hot, bubblegum, coral, tropical, and strawberry pink, also colors like watermelon red, lavender, orange, and red. Here are some color combinations for summer nail designs:
Orange and black Green and white White and gold White, pink, and gold Orange and yellow Red and green Rose gold and white
Tips for Summer Nail Designs
Choose colors that reflect the season. A bright orange or purple will be perfect for summer days. If you're not sure what colors would look best on your nails, check out some popular colors on Nails Blaze and see which ones catch your eye!
Try out an animal print design on the one hand (like leopard print ). This is a great way to add some extra flair to an otherwise simple manicure!
Try a neon or pastel color to stand out in the crowd and add some extra flare to your outfit.
Keep your nails simple. Don't overdo it with too many colors or patterns—it will look messy!
If you want to create sparkly glittery designs for an extra pop, use a white base underneath your nail polish.
The Best Summer Nail Art Ideas 2024
Short Pastel Yellow Nails with Coral Stripes | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8200
Coral and Yellow Mismatched Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8198
Shimmer Design for Coral and Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8197
Coral Flower Accents for Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8196
Short Nails in Coral and Yellow | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8195
Coral Stripes Design for Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8194
Yellow Nails with Coral Glitter Design | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8193
Coral Tips for Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8191
Short Ombre Coral and Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8190
Simple Coral and Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8189
Yellow and Coral Nails with Glitter Accent | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8188
Neon Coral Stripes on Pastel Yellow Nails | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8186
Pastel Yellow Nails with Coral Flowers | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8184
Half Coral and Yellow Nails Design | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8182
Coral and Yellow Brush‑Stroke Nails Design | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8181
Coral Glitter for Yellow Nails Design | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8180
Yellow Nails Micro French | Coral and Yellow Nails- NB8179
A Crab Accent for Blue Nails Design | Crab Nails- NB8166
The Little Mermaid Nail Art | Crab Nails- NB8164
Glossy Clear Nails with Crabs | Crab Nails- NB8153
Flaming Theme Watercolor Nails | Animal Nails- NB8024
Flamingo Neon Nails Design | Animal Nails- NB8023
Flamingo Design for Glossy Nails | Animal Nails- NB8022
Dot Design Colorful Nails with Flamingo | Animal Nails- NB8021
Flamingo Design for Matte Pink and Black Nails | Animal Nails- NB8020
Almond Nails Flamingo and Palm Design | Animal Nails- NB8019
Tropical Neon Pink Nails with Flamingo | Animal Nails- NB8017
Tropical Theme Lemon Yellow & Sky Blue Nails | Spring Nails- NB7948
Glossy Hot Pink Nails Floral Design | Hot Pink Nails- NB7613
Ocean Blue to Sunset Yellow Gradient for a Tropical Nail Art | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7362
X-Long Yellow Marble Nails Design | Yellow Marble Nails - NB6579
Yellow Marble Design for Nails | Yellow Marble Nails - NB6577
Pastel Neon Beach Nails Design | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6461
Nails with Cat Paw Print | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6458
Beach French Manicre Design | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6456
Rainy Day Joy Nails Design | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6454
Pastel Neon Color Splash Nails | Birthday Pastel Neon Nails - NB6066
Classy Nails in Pink and Blue | Classy Nails - NB5578
Reverse French Design for Colorful Nails | Reverse French Nails - NB5564
Geometric Abstract Nails Design | Abstract Nails - NB5512
Bright Colors Abstract Nail Design | Abstract Nails - NB5511
Abstract Nails with a Rainbow Color Gradient | Abstract Nails - NB5505
Colorful Abstract Nails Simple Design | Abstract Nails - NB5499
Matte Neon Abstract Nail Art | Abstract Nails - NB5491
Leaf-inspired Abstract Nails Design | Abstract Nails - NB5486
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FAQs:
Summer nails are nails that are designed to reflect the summery, fun spirit of the season. They can be bright and colorful, or they can be a bit more muted.
What are summer colors for nails?
Summer is a perfect time for bright and vivid nails. The best for summer nails are bright colors like pink, orange, and yellow. Keep your nail designs simple but colorful.
Are red nails good for summer?
Yes. Red is the perfect choice to bring out your inner summer girl! It looks very elegant and gives a royal touch to your nail look. Red nails are a
classic , but you can try so many different shades and shapes.
Can I have dark nails in the summer?
Dark nails can be worn year-round and should not be avoided due to the season. There's no right or wrong answer; it's all about your personal preference and how you want your nails to look.
What are some trendy summertime nail designs for weddings?
Here are some trendy nail designs for summer
weddings :
1- Pastel Ombré: Blend pastel shades for an elegant look.
2- Floral Accents: Add delicate flowers or
3D nail art.
3- Metallic Details: Incorporate gold,
silver , or
chrome finishes.
4- Negative Space: Embrace
minimalist style with bare areas and subtle accents.
5- Nautical Vibes: Use navy blue and white with anchors or seashells.
6- Delicate French Tips: Give the classic French manicure a twist with pastels or glitter.