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August is here, bringing with it warm summer days, golden sunsets, and plenty of reasons to refresh your manicure! It’s the perfect time to start thinking about your next set of nails, which is why I’ve rounded up the best August nail ideas to inspire your look.
Whether you love going to the salon or doing your own nails at home, it’s always exciting to find new designs to try. This collection of my favorite August nails will help you decide exactly what style you want to show off this month.
As August rolls in, summer is at its peak—your nails should celebrate that! It’s the ideal moment to embrace bright colors, playful patterns, and bold designs. Now’s the time to use all those vibrant shades you’ve been saving for the sunniest days.
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Below, we’ve rounded up 50+ amazing August nails, that will look good throughout this season. Remember, feel free to pin any of the images below to recreate all of these designs in the future.
The Best August Nails You Need To Copy This Month
52) Cherry Florals via Aimee
Image and nails via @allnailss._
51) Summer Aura via Peachi Nails
Image and nails via @peachinails
50) Orange Chrome via Gemma
Image and nail art via @gemmalouisenailartist
49) Summer Teal via Cerise
Image and nails via @glossytipped
48) Neon Swirls via Sarah
Image and nail art via @heluviee
47) Little Lady Bugs via Melanie
Image and nail art via @overglowedit
46) Shades of Pink via Sarah
Image and nail art via @heluviee
45) Summer Pastels via Stacey
Image and nail art via @staceymachin
44) Tangerine Tips via Aimee
Image and nail art via @allnailss._
43) Marshmellow Chrome via Gemma
Image and nails via @gemmalouisenailartist
42) Neon Florals via Lindsey
Image and nail art via @lindseysbeautylounge1
41) Leopard Cherries via Melanie
Image and nails via @overglowedit
40) Summer Frenchies via Sarah
Image and nails via @heluviee
39) Barely Butter via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
38) Neon Tips via Caroline
Image and nails via @nailsbycaroline_
37) Ocean Tips via Sarah
Image and nail art via @heluviee
36) Bright Pink Florals via Paulina
Image and nails via @nailsbypaulin
35) Orange Cream via Stacey
Image and outfit via @staceymachin
34) Glazed Pink Tips via Charlotte
Image and nails via @beautyspace_charlotte
33) August Ombre via Aimee
Image and outfit via @allnailss._
32) Shades of Blue via Gemma
Image and nails via @gemmalouisenailartist
31) Rainbow Tips via Mêli Beauty Lounge
Image and nail art via @melibeauty.lounge
30) Summer Bloom via Sarah
Image and nail art via @heluviee
29) Fruit Tips via Bry
Image and nails via @gelsbybry
28) Brightest Tips via Caroline
Image and nail art via @nailsbycaroline_
27) Dark Blue Swirls via Aimee
Image and nail art via @allnailss._
26) Cherry Florals Lindsey
Image and nail art via @lindseysbeautylounge1
25) Neon Yellow Tips via Gemma
Image and nails via @gemmalouisenailartist
24) Summer Pink via Monika
Image and nail art via @monika__nails
23) Fun Tips vi Sarah
Image and nail art via @heluviee
22) Evil Eye Sparkle via Alexandra
Image and nail art via @thehotblend
21) Seashell nails via Caroline
Image and outfit via @nailsbycaroline_
20) Bright and Fresh via Lindsey
Image and nail art via @lindseysbeautylounge1
19) Stars & Auras via Peachi Nails
Image and nails via @peachinails
18) August Florals via Lindsey
Image and nail art via @lindseysbeautylounge1
17) Tangerine Dreams via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
16) Sunset Tones via Sarah
Image and nail art via @heluviee
15) Hot Pink Tips via Gemma
Image and nail art via @gemmalouisenailartist
14) Dark Blue Florals via Monika
Image and nails via @monika__nails
13) Bright Tips via Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
12) Watermelon Pop via Nicole
Image and nail art via @nailsbynicole.__
11) Seafoam Sparkle via Arfi Nails
Image and nail art via @arfinails
10) Hottest Pink via Gemma
Image and nail art via @gemmalouisenailartist
9) Perfect Tips via Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
8) Cherry Pop via Sarah
Image and nail art via @heluviee
7) Rainbow Tips via The Beauty Shop Antibes
Image and nail art via @thebeautyshop__antibes
6) Lemon Cake via Alexandra
Image and nail art via @thehotblend
5) Ombre Hibicious via Sarah
Image and nail art via @heluviee
4) Fun Patterns via Dayanna
Image and nail art via @disseynails
3) Floral Outline via Lindsey
Image and nail art via @lindseysbeautylounge1
2) Fun Combo via Peachi Nails
Image and nail art via @peachinails
1) Limoncello via Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
We hope you loved all of these stunning august nails! There’s so many fun styles to choose from for your next manicure.