It’s time to start thinking about your summer nails now that barbecues and beach days are officially in the near future. Not only do they look great wrapped around a frozen marg, but with Memorial Day around the corner, a set of bright summer nails (and some summer makeup looks) can quickly get you in the right mindset for warm weather.
Whether you’re heading to the salon or you’ve become a DIY mani master over the past year, feel free to dive in to the nail trends we’ve been double-tapping for the past few months. From subtle gradients (rainbow nails are still going strong this season) to checkered nails and seasonally appropriate neons, there’s a little something for every taste and skill level. Scroll on for the best summer nails worth copying.
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- Heart NailsThese heart beam nails—inspired by The Powerpuff Girls and Gen Z’s fave phone case—have been popping up everywhere. In bold red and pink, they feel particularly summer-ready.
- Cartoon CloudsCloud nails may have been trending this winter, but they give us total summer vibes. Unlike the more stylized clouds that were popping off, these cartoony clouds are totally DIY-able. All you need is a good art brush and the perfect opaque white (try Orly French Tips).
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For Nicola Peltz’s wedding to Brooklyn Beckham, manicurist Tom Bachik decked Peltz’s nails with a ’90s-inspired American manicure—think of it as a French manicure, but with less definition where the tips start and end. We’re expecting to see the softer style everywhere this summer.
- A cluster of neon stars will make you feel beach-ready in seconds. If the thought of free-handing stars with a nail brush stresses you out, just glue a sprinkling of star sequins by your cuticles for the same effect.
- ButterfliesThese dainty butterflies will remind you of sunny days ahead. (If you can’t DIY them,try these stickers instead).
Graphic yet simple nail art will be your best friend this summer. Give it a retro vibe with earthy, mustard-toned neutrals like Paintbox’s Like Lush + Like Flora Power Couple.
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Put a cute twist on a classic French mani with tiny rainbow tips, complete with cloud details.
- Monotone MatteLove mismatched nails but want something a little more sophisticated? Go for different shades of the same color and add a matte topcoat for a luxe velvet feel.
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