10 Summer Nail Art Ideas to Bookmark Now

Spring has finally sprung. While the weather is still teetering between warm and cold, the sunny days have us all dreaming about summer. At the top of our list are seasonal manicures with fun summer nail art and cool designs. The hot, long days of summer are the perfect time to lean into a new look. If you’re looking to take a break from your normal manicure routine, a hand-painted or airbrushed design could be a nice twist. This season’s looks have something for everyone, including chrome and ombré looks and lots of floral designs. Below, we’ve gathered 10 summer nail art designs to add to your routine.

Nail Art to Try This Summer

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Blueberry Patch

Fruit-inspired manicures are always a hit come summer. However, if you’re looking for a fun twist, this blueberry and patchwork design should be on your list. It features a mix of darling designs and cool blue tones fitting for the season.

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Milky Rainbow Nail Art

We’re used to seeing milky nails paired with florals, but this rainbow look has a whole new feel. It uses circles, dots and spheres of various shapes and sizes and bright colors to create a unique design.

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Hibiscus French Manicure

The hibiscus might just be the most summery flower. Pairing them with purple and pink French tips makes for a cool manicure, whether you’re on vacation or sitting in the office.

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Eyeshadow Ombré

The eyeshadow ombré technique is perfect for creating an airbrushed look. Even better? It’s easy to DIY and relies on you getting creative. Find your most colorful eyeshadow palatte and get to work building the perfect blurred design.

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Cow Print French Manicure

Animal prints can be hard to pull off, but this look makes it easy. Instead of an all-over design, the print is used to create a stylish French manicure that’s fun and chic.

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Hot Pink Flames

Flame designs are making a comeback this summer and have been spotted on celebrities like Megan Fox. While the star is known for her long extensions, this look proves that the design works just as well on shorter nails.

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Milk Bath Nails

Milk bath nails are the ultimate soft girl manicure. The delicate flowers and milk-colored backdrop are sophisticated and feel like the grown-up version of the ditsy flower nail art trend.

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Pink Rhinestones

You’d probably never guess that this sparkling manicure was inspired by the creator’s hairpins. From the marbled pink backdrop to the rhinestone art, it’s a dreamy look for summer and perfect for festival season.

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Seashell Nail Art

Manifesting a dreamy beach vacation is easier said than done. With this set, you don’t have to leave your couch to experience the beauty of the beach. Between the shell art and toasty nude polishes, you’ll be whisked away every time you look at your nails.

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Chrome & Roses

Summer begs for bright colors, but that doesn’t mean you have to have a colorful manicure. This look uses silver chrome polish and stems of roses to create a beautiful design and head-turning moment.