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Are you looking for some summer nails to try out this season? If so, you’ve come to the right post!
With summer almost here, I wanted to put together a collection of my favourite designs to give you guys some inspiration. I tried to include a wide range of styles from bright abstract nails to fun ombre!
A lot of these looks can easily be recreated at home! If you’re wanting to try out a matte look, I recommend getting this matte nail polish:
Below, I’ve rounded up 50+ of my top summer nails. Whether you’re trying to create fun new designs at home, or at your local salon there’s a style in here for you!
Remember, feel free to pin any of the images below to recreate all of these designs in the future!
The Best Summer Nails To Give You Inspiration!
1) Summer Swirls
Up first, we have these fun tangerine and hot pink swirls! This screams summer to me. Swirl nails are so popular right now as well so these are perfect for the summer season!
Image and nail art via @nailchark
2) Galaxy Nails
Image and nail art via @ricekittynails
These galaxy nails are so unique and fun! I love the color combination of the blue and purple. This could easily be recreated with other colors as well.
3) Rainbow Stripes
Image and nail art via @fashionablykay
Had to throw in some rainbow in this post. Fashionably Kay is bringing all the summer vibes with these fun rainbow stripes!
4) Beachy Tips
Image and nail art via @viva.las.nails
The color combination of the aqua and gold is so pretty! The abstract details on these nails are a really fun touch.
5) Rainbow French Tips
Image and nail art via @yeswhatnails
French tip nails are always a favourite and this design is such a fun twist on that! Creating rainbow tips is perfect for the warmer weather.
6) A little Bit of Leopard
Image and nail art via @pardonmyfrenchnailbar
Had to include leopard in this post and these leopard tips don’t disappoint! This is the perfect style for your next vacation.
7) Watermelon Nails
Image and nail art via @nailchark
What more could you want other than watermelon nails!? These are the ultimate summer nails in my opinion. I love the pop of neon green.
8) Pink Cow Print
Image and nail art via @nailbyvan82
Cow print has been so popular this season. I love the simple twist by adding in some pink details.
9) Fruit Inspired
Image and nail art via @safinailstudio
Safi nail studio always has the most unique designs. White nails are always a go to for me during summer and I love the extra Dragon Fruit pop!
10) White Star
Image and nail art via @ricekittynails
Stars are so popular all year round, and these ones are perfect for summer. White is always so crisp looking with a tan so these are perfect for summer!
11) Summer Sorbet
Image and nail art via @bagabieva_nails_kzn
These sorbet colors are so pretty together! The ombre touch adds some pretty flare.
12) Rainbow Swirls
Image and nail art @nailchark
These are probably the most unique nails in the post! I absolutely love these fun tie dye colors along with the white swirls. It’s such a pretty combination.
13) Holographic Glitter
Image and nail art via @majamarkowicz
Glitter nails never go out in style. These pretty pink ones have a fun holographic vibe for the warmer season.
14) Neon Orange Squares
Image and nail art @chaunlegend
Neon colors are making a huge comeback this summer! Using these colors as a French tip is a great way to try them out.
15) Tie Dye Nails
Nail art and image via @nailbyvan82
These the dye nails are so bright and happy! All of these colors remind me of a summer sunset.
16) Retro Peace
Image and nail art via @yeswhatnails
Indie nails are so popular right now and these multi color designs are so cute!
17) Orange Marble
Image and nail art via @fashionablykay
Love a good marble nail and this apricot designs screams summer!
18) Rainbow Ombre
Image and nail art via @_mejzi
Anyone ask for rainbow ombre!? My two favourite nail designs combined!
19) Sunflower Love
Image and nail art via @feliciadeebeauty
One of the best parts of summer are sunflowers. This combinations of the flowers on the light natural nails is so gorgeous!
20) Neon Lightning
Image and nail art via @nailbyvan82
If you’re looking for something fun and unique, these lightning nails are the way to go!
21) Peachy Perfect
Image and nail art via @jenniferxlauren
Peach is such a fun color for summer. The literal peach details on one nail adds a fun touch!
22) Teal Vibes
Image and nail art via @namoro0327
Teal is such a rich, gorgeous color that pops against a tan. I love the fun abstract details on some nails as well.
23) Rainbow Half Moons
Image and nail art via @overglowedit
The half moon nails are so popular this season. It’s really fun combining all these colors together with this design.
24) Pink Swirls
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
I love mixing different shades of pink together on my nails so this design is so fun! These pinks compliment each other so well.
25) Summer Lemon
Image and nail art via @ricekittynails
Summer is the time to wear yellow! This is a fun spin by adding in some yellow fruits like lemons and a pineapple.
26) Summer Florals
Image and nail art via @indiesbeautyroom
This combination of swirls and little flowers looks so delicate and perfect!
27) Ocean Marble
Image and nail art via @safinailstudio
These marble nails remind me of the ocean. Their the perfect design if you want to have some beachy vibes.
28) Yellow Gingham
Image and nail art via @beautyworksbyamy
Gingham print is always fun to wear and even more fun when it’s on your nails!
29) Rainbow Dots
Image and nail art via @natalieholtnailartist
Natalie killed it with this little touch of rainbow on this nail design.
30) Peachy Pastel Tips
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
Pastel sorbet tips are an easy way to add a little color to your nails.
31) Neon Lines
Image and nail art @joelyoceannails
Such a unique and fun way to add a pop of neon to your acrylics.
32) Green Sparkle
Image and nail art via @majestyspleasure
This color is so gorgeous for summer. The light green is so fresh!
33) Shades of blue
Image and nail art via @beautyby.clare
If you love all shades of blue this nail design is for you! Also the little bit of gold sparkle adds a nice touch.
34) Animal Print Tips
Image and nail art via @feliciadeebeauty
Animal print never seems to go out of style. These animal tips are a fun twist on the classic trend.
35) Summer Brights
Image and nail art via @tiffanyabbigailebeauty
These are the perfect summer colors. It’s fun to add a unique matte flair to mix it up.
36) Perfect Orange
Image and nail art via @bagabieva_nails_kzn
Can’t go wrong with a strong tangerine nail. This color is so bright and happy for summer!
37) Bright Mattes
Image and nail art via @semilac_zielonagora
I love this color combination together, they really compliment each other. You can easily recreate this in matte or in gloss.
38) Multi Color Lines
Image and nail art via @lomana.gel
Can’t get enough of stripes in this summer! This rainbow really stands out!
39) Ombre Abstract
Image and nail art via @indiesbeautyroom
Shades of orange, what more could you want with a tan and warm weather!
40) Metallic Peach
Image and nail art via @anastasiya.kalesnik
A little metallic goes a long way. This adds the perfect touch!
41) Ombre Clouds
Image and nail art via @charispixie
These dreamy clouds on sunset nails are so stunning!
42) Blue Butterflies
Image and nail art via @majestyspleasure
Absolutely love these gorgeous butterfly nails! They’re so delicate and the blue really pops!
43) Sunset Blues
Image and nail art via @namoro0327
These matte ombre nails are the perfect color combination for summer! It looks like the ocean.
44) Abstract Yellows
Image and nail art via @shuga.studio
Love combining abstract nails with a pop of colour!
45) Rainbow Swirls
Image and nail art via @nailsby_gxx
These nails are so crazy and fun! It’s a unique spin to the swirl trend.
46) Gold Thread
Image and nail art via @thehotblend
I love all the gold details The Hot Blend uses in her nail art! The green adds a really nice contrast to the gold in this design.
47) Summer Neutrals
Image and nail art via @paintedbystacey
If you’re trying to go the more neutral route this summer this is the design for you.
48) Summer Lightning
Image and nail art via @winkbycharley
These nails are so unique and fun! I don’t think I have ever seen a design like this before.
49) Bright Nails
Image and nail art via @gloss_la
Love this unique line design. Also the neon color combination is the perfect pop for summer.
50) Lemon Cello
Image and nail art via @nailsbydaisymay
Nothing like fruit nails! These lemon cello designs are so pretty and unique.
51) Summer Stars
Image and nail rt via @nelza_dun
Love this combo of French tip and stars! This baby blue colors is so pretty for the warmer seasons.
I hope you liked all of these fun summer nail designs! All of these would be super cute for the summer season.
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