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Are you looking for some cute summer nail inspiration to try out this season? If so, you’ve come to the right post!
Summer is personally my favorite time of year. Since I live in Canada, we don’t get a ton of nice weather so I like to make the most of it when I can!
When it comes to summer beauty trends, I love a bright and cheerful mani! It’s the perfect time to try out neon colors, wild designs, and lots and lots of swirls.
A lot of these looks can easily be recreated at home, you don’t necessarily need to go to a salon! If you’re wanting to try out a matte look, I recommend getting this matte nail polish:
To be able to hand draw on swirls, we recommend these nail art brushes. They are incredibly fine, and help draw out really intricate details:
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Below, we’ve rounded up 50+ of our top summer nail inspiration you need to try! Remember, feel free to pin any of the images below to recreate all of these designs in the future!
If you’re not sure what design you like best, why not save a couple so you can reference them later!
The best summer nail inspiration to try out this year!
If you love nail art and want inspiration all year round, we have a dedicated page for our favorite nail designs! We also share tips and tricks when it comes to nails. Check it out if you’re looking for different styles and designs!
1) Summer Color Palette by Sarah
Image and nail art via @heluviee
2) Sky Blue by The Hot Blend
Image and nail art via @thehotblend
3) Pink Swirls by Aimee
Image and nail art via @allnailss._
4) Neon Details by Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
5) Shades of Blue by Aimee
Image and nail art via @allnailss._
6) Summer Combo by Brittney
Image and nail art via @Brushedbyb_
7) Summer Mood by Amber
Image and nail art via @amberjhnails
8) Color Pop by Amy
Image and nail art via @amyle.nails
9) Blue Butterflies by Syd
Image and nail art via @nailsbysmf
10) Watermelon Nails by Nicole
Image and nail art via @nailsbynicole._
11) Rainbow Stars by Amy
Image and nail art via @amyle.nails
12) Sunset Swirls by Natalie
Image and nail art via @natalieholtnailartist
13) Blue Cow Print Tips by Sarah
Image and nail art via @heluviee
14) Pretty Swirls by Vivian
Image and nail art via @vwnails_
15) Simply Pink Mani by Syd
Image and nail art via @nailsbysmf
16) Tangerine Dreams by Aimee
Image and nail art via @allnailss._
17) Retro Swoosh by Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
18) 90s Vibes by Aimeé
Image and nail art via @aimeestokesbeauty
19) Summer Colorblock by Peachi Nails
Image and nail art via @peachinails
20) Tie-Dye Tips by Natalie
Image and nail art via @natalieholtnailartist
21) Summer Ombre by Amy
Image and nail art via @amyle.nails
22) Bright French Tips by Syd
Image and nail art via @nailsbysmf
23) Summer Swirls by Charlotte
Image and nail art via @charsgelnails_
24) Sunset Florals by Syd
Image and nail art via @nailsbysmf
25) Colorful Abstract by Peachi Nails
Image and nail art via @peachinails
26) Sea Blue by Aimee
Image and nail art via @allnailss._
27) Teal Tips by Paulin
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
28) Swirl Tips by Terrah
Image and nail art via @embrace.nails
29) Tangerine Almond by Natalie
Image and nail art via @natalieholtnailartist
30) Gradient Tips by Caroline
Image and nail art via @nailsbycaroline_
31) Side Tips by Vivian
Image and nail art via @vwnails_
32) Sunflowers & Apricots by Chloë
Image and nail art via @beautybychloemayboyce
33) Summer Florals by Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
34) Peachy Pinks by Karen
Image and nail art via @_karebeauty_
35) Deep Blue Swirls by Paulin
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
36) Touch of retro by Ravi
Image and nail art via @nailsbyravi_
37) Blue and Pink Swirls by Eeka Beauty
Image and nail art via @eekabeauty
38) Striped Cuffs by Caroline
Image and nail art via @nailsbycaroline_
39) August Swirls by Aistė
Image and nail art via @heygreatnails
40) Summer almond by Arfi Nails
Image and nail art via @arfi.nails
41) Beachy Tips by Aimee
Image and nail art via @allnailss._
42) All Lime Green by Dayanna
Image and nail art via @disseynails
43) Sunny Days by Ravi
Image and nail art via @nailsbyravi_
44) Swirly by Aimeé
Image and nail art via @aimeestokesbeauty
45) Chevron Tips by Amy
Image and nail art via @amyytran
46) A bit of everything by Abi
Image and nail art via @naileditbeauty
47) Neon Turquoise by Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
48) Summer Tones by Maja
Image and nail art via @majamarkowicz
49) Tangerine Tips by Aimeé
Image and nail art via @aimeestokesbeauty
50) Summer Smiles by Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
51) Bright Swirls by Tiffany
Image and nail art via @tiffanyabbigailebeauty
We hope you loved all of the summer nail inspiration we shared above! Whether you’re doing your nails at home or in the salon, these designs are perfect for your next mani!
If you’re not sure what design you love, why not save a couple, that way you can make sure you get a design you absolutely love!
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