Find the perfect manicure for the hot weather with these summer nail designs!
Summer is all about fun in the sun, glowing skin, and fresh, playful styles. And what’s a better way to amp up your summer look than with some fabulous nail art?
Whether you’re chilling by the pool, heading to a stylish rooftop party, or just want to brighten up your daily routine, these 50 summer nail art ideas are just what you need. From vibrant and bold to calm and elegant, there’s something here to match every vibe and occasion.
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With these cute and simple summer nails, you can effortlessly enhance your style that will match the warm weather! So, let simplicity be your muse, and let your nails become an expression of effortless chicness this summer season.
Create pretty, butterfly patterns on your nails with a bright blue polish this summer! You can even pair it with a classic French manicure with matching colors.
If you’re looking for sunflower-themed manicures, this one might just be perfect for you! You can also add polka dots to accentuate your designs and create different patterns for each nail.
If you’re not a huge fan of short nails, then you’ll certainly love this modern twist on a classic French tip! Opt for bright colors like gorgeous sky blue to fit the summer theme.
I’m loving these gradient green nails! The dainty floral patterns make these summer nails look even prettier! Not too confident with your nail art skills? Don’t worry! You can always opt for nail stickers for an easier application.
If you like purple just as much as I do, then you’ll surely love this set of summer nails! The dainty daisy patterns are a good excuse to practice your nail art skills at home too!
For something daintier and more minimalistic, this floral French manicure is for you. The pretty mauve polish adds a touch of femininity to the overall look too!
Bare nails and negative space are all quite trendy right now. But if you’re not yet sold on the whole thing, why not mix the best of both worlds with your next summer manicure? Opt for bare nails with some floral patterns for your accent designs and paint the rest with solid pastel hues.
If you want the perfect balance of bare nails with a flush of colors, these milky, transparent summer nails are for you! You can also mix and match different summery patterns to match the theme!
I love how dainty and glam this whole manicure is! The florals paired with geometric patterns look so cool! It’s also the perfect shade of summery, bright green.
I love how cute these little butterflies are around those gorgeous French mani tips! The blue colors give such a cool and refreshing sight to the eyes too!
For a tropical floral-themed manicure, you’ll surely love this one! With bright, summery colors, you really can’t get any better than this.
Add a touch of sparkle to your classic French manicure by accentuating the lines with some glittery polish. You can also add a few floral embellishments for a cute yet dainty look!
If you want more ideas on how to use floral embellishments on your manicure, here’s another one! This one also features a French manicure but with longer and squared nails.
Long, almond nails can really easily make your nails look a lot more dainty and feminine. The sleek, white polish with this particular design makes this manicure a whole lot cleaner too!
If you’re looking for something a bit different than the usual glossy finish, here’s a glittery manicure that’s sure to make your summer adventures a whole lot shinier!
I love the contrast and mixture of colors on these nails! The deep, black floral patterns against the light, pastel blue base is so gorgeous for a summer manicure!
Take advantage of the negative space trend these days and mimic this intricate linework for your next summer nails! You can also use glittery polish for something sparkly to add to your nails.
A French manicure is a classic for a reason. But these super-thin tips are definitely just as pretty to look at! I highly suggest going for these summer nails when you’re opting for a square-cut shape.
For an artsy and ethereal vibe on your nails, these floral patterns look so similar to watercolor paintings. You can also opt for these summer nails for a minimalist, cottagecore vibe.
Embrace a touch of nature to your nails by doing dainty leafy patterns on your summer manicure. I suggest using a dark color like black for the nail art while opting for a lighter, pastel shade for your base color.
One of my favorites on this list, I just love how summery these nails are! From the dainty daisy patterns to the bright, soft purple hues, it’s the perfect manicure for me!
Here’s another set of nails you can do to get with the bare nails trend! Add some sparkly embellishments and some tiny florals and you’re all set!
Glazed nails have definitely taken the nail world by storm ever since it was seen on Hailey Bieber’s nails. So if you want a trendy and sophisticated design, these iridescent nails will give you the perfect sheen.
Orange and purple are so perfect together! It’s the ideal color combination when you’re looking for a manicure to transition between the spring and summer seasons.
Who says you can’t wear deep, moody colors during the summer season? This deep, blue shade on the nails reminds me so much of the ocean!
These pastel, floral nails are the perfect manicure for a cottagecore aesthetic! I can just imagine these pretty nails while you take a stroll around flower fields.
If you’re looking for something simple to do in the comfort of your home, this is certainly something to consider! The light purple shade is so perfect for the warm weather too!
Fruity manicures are always so cute and quirky to look at. Not to mention, you can get playful with the colors you want to incorporate. For a refreshing vibe with hues of green and red, you’ll certainly love these watermelon-themed nails.
As someone who loves anything purple, these lilac daisy-themed nails are simply gorgeous!
Can’t get enough of super thin French tips? Well, here’s another one you might like!
Can’t decide on a single color for your nails? Why not pick two of your favorite colors and use them for your next manicure? You can even paint some cute, squiggly lines for a playful yet modern vibe.
Something about these gradient nails reminds me of beautiful sunsets during the summer season. If you want to emulate that feel, then this is the manicure for you. Don’t forget to pick colors that are reminiscent of sunsets too like oranges and pinks.
I love how cute these multi-colored French tips are! They’re so playful and so ideal for the summer season. Not to mention, it would be so much fun painting these on and choosing which colors to put on each nail.
For a summer manicure filled with abstract patterns, I can’t think of anything better than this one! The combination of different quirky patterns really captures the essence of this fun, warmer season.
Green is one of the colors I heavily lean toward whenever the summer season comes along. Top it off with some summer patterns like a floral design or something quirky to suit the summer vibe.
Pink and orange fit so well together, especially during the warmer seasons. They’re just so vibrant and bold! For a foolproof design, you might want to go with a classic French manicure.
But if you find that orange and pink are too bright for your nails, you can always go for a more muted color to match the orange like an off-white or beige color.
This soft green French manicure is absolutely gorgeous! Add some florals for an even prettier effect.
These colorful squiggly patterns on the nails are definitely another favorite of mine this summer season. It’s so cute, playful, and bright!
For a manicure that will remind you of the cool ocean waters, this manicure is perfect for you.
I am utterly in love with this shade of green on the tips of the nails! Add some dainty flowers for an even more feminine touch.
But if you really want to go all out with a soft yet romantic set of nails, this pink floral design would be the perfect manicure!
Bare nails give the look of clean nails but add some pops of colors with minimalistic patterns and you’ll get this playful yet gorgeous manicure!
I love the vintage aesthetic of this particular manicure! The flowers are so dainty and would still give you a rather minimalistic feel.
Orange colors tend to be very bright and bold but this particular one has a more muted tone that’s perfect for a classy and sophisticated manicure.
There’s something so sophisticated with these soft, mint green nails! The floral accent nails and jewelry lend a touch of elegance to the overall look too.
Emulate the colors of clear skies on your nails with this gorgeous sky-blue nail art!
I cannot get over these cool modern French manicures! I love the bright, neon pink color on this particular set of nails too!
Here’s another modern twist of the classic French manicure you might want to do on your nails. This one features a beautiful, bright neon color to make sure your nails stand out from the crowd.
Intricate linework may be a little hard to do on your own but the results are utterly worth it once you perfect this particular design!
Have you ever heard of the “aura” trend on the nails? If not, then this is a pretty cool example of it!
Embrace an optimistic vibe this summer season with this smiley set of nails! Choose different colors for each smiley to create a colorful pattern.
