8 Summery French Nail Ideas to Add Heat to Your Classic Mani

If you’re anything like me, the second the weather starts to heat up even a tad, it’s full steam ahead on summer planning. Whether making vacation plans or refreshing our wardrobe, getting ahead on summer endeavors is one of the best ways to motivate ourselves through the transitional months, ensuring we’re on trend when the summer season arrives. If you’re still in your French manicure era, now is a great time to brainstorm ways to upgrade your classic French style for summer. Ahead, some of the best summer French manicures to bookmark now.

8 Summer French Nails You Need to Try

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Amalfi Coast French

Whether heading to the Italian coastline IRL or just dreaming of it, these Neapolitan-inspired summer French nails by Vanity Projects’ @marina1854 are a must-try.

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Happy Hour French

We haven’t stopped thinking about martini nails since Hailey Bieber spearheaded the trend back in November. The cocktail-themed nails pair perfectly with a French style for summer, as seen in this set by Vanity Projects’ @tomonyan55.

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Negative Space French

From inverted French nails to negative space French nails (like this set by Vanity Projects’ @makoartz), summer is the perfect time to experiment with your manicure style and try new ways of defining your French tip.

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Lūʻau French Nails

If you have a Hawaiian vacation on the books or are someone looking to embrace your Hawaiian heritage, these Lūʻau-inspired floral French tips by Vanity Projects’ @makoartz are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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Butter Yellow French

For spring and summer, butter yellow is one of the most timeless, trendy shades, and this set by Vanity Projects’ @tsubasa_nails showcases how effortlessly the pastel shade lends itself to a chic summer French nail look.

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Glitzy Floral French

Whether you’re prepping for a summer wedding or a big birthday, this glitzy, sparkly summer French manicure with floral and rhinestone accents by Vanity Projects’ @mee_kanae is a great pick.

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Coquette French Nails

From the different colored pastel French tips to the 3D bow accents and hints of sparkles and rhinestones, these summer French nails by Vanity Projects’ @a.m.aaaa_  are pretty much the coquette trend final boss.

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Wave-y French

For all the beach bums at heart or in practice, these ocean-inspired nails by Vanity Projects’ @nails_by_minami are the ultimate summer French nails for you.