Our Favorite Long Summer Nail Looks to Try This Season

We’re summer loving these manis.

Allie Hogan
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Published: Jun 6, 2025

long nails with summer nail art — IG: @karin.nailedit

Short nails may reign supreme in the summer, but we love a long nail look. Long nails give manicurists more real estate to create amazing seasonal sets. Summer is the time to be frivolous, let your hair down, let your nails grow, and kick off your shoes (to show off your pedicured toes). If you’re looking to have a long nail summer, check out some of our favorite looks to try.

Long Summer Nail Looks We’re Loving Right Now

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Summer Nail Art

This set is far from the clean girl aesthetic, and we’re here for it. The manicure is fun, feminine and bold. The look is so joyful it almost makes us want to skinny dip in the Atlantic Ocean.

IG: @karin.nailedit 2 / 7

Butter Yellow French Manicure

We’ve seen butter yellow everywhere this season, but not quite like this. This long French manicure uses a creamy yellow for the tips. The clear textured lines and the nail art on the ring finger make it a stand-out look.

IG: @nailmailbykhlo 3 / 7

Croc French Manicure

Show your swamp queen pride off with a look inspired by this colorful crocodile French manicure on square tips. The colors scream, ‘I’m ready for summer.’

IG: @tracynailssss 4 / 7

Long Lemon Nails

If you’re looking to capture a Mediterranean summer vibe, bookmark this set. The hyperrealistic lemons are expertly done, and pairing the citrus with blue and white evokes that luxe coastal European aesthetic so many of us are after.

IG: @geminailsbybeca 5 / 7

Iced French Manicure

A gorgeously grown French manicure is a glorious sight, and what makes this one even more eye-catching is the chrome overlay and light yellow tips.

IG: @arfinails 6 / 7

chrome frosted butter yellow French manicure nails

Seashell Nails

The intricate details of this manicure make it a true masterpiece. From the 3d texture that mimics a seashell to the floral design and pearl accents, this one uses all its real estate to make a statement.

IG: @friskynails 7 / 7

Bejeweled French Manicure

Looking to add a little something extra to make your summery French manicure stand out? Take a page out of this nail artist’s book and pop some rhinestones onto the tips.

IG: @nailsbymilee