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20 Ideas for Summer Nails

07/08/21 | Beauty, Fashion and Style, Trending

Growing up I was not allowed to paint my nails as part of my school dress code so when I went to university I went a bit nuts.  For swim meets I would do nails and toes in navy blue, our team colors, and would play with all sorts of different hues. Then in 2014 I was introduced to Kiss Nails and for the past 6 years have almost always had a statement nail.  The last two months have been a bit different as i am doing my bridal manicure trial but I am going back soon and ready to be inspired.

Over the past few weeks every time I have come across a gorgeous manicure i have saved it in a folder called summer nails to share with all of you (and with the nail technician at the salon).  My only criteria has been that it needs to be beyond a manicure in one color  and my picks range from pastel rainbows to holographic beauties.  Take a look at these ideas to make your manicure pop and a few that you could even try at home:

Summer Nails - Vibrant pink and orange French Tip

Vibrant Pink and Orange French Tip  (source)

Summer Nails - Minimalist Stripes by Drybar London

Minimalist Stripes by Drybar London (source)

Pink-Manicure-Ideas-Pink-Ombre-Nails
Pink-Manicure-Ideas-Fuschia-Spirals

Colour Block French Manicure (source) and  Fuchsia Spirals  (source)

Manicure Ideas - Pink Ombre Nails

Minimalist Swirls (source)

Summer Nails - Pink ,Matte, and Rose Gold Foil

Pink, Matte, and Rose Gold Foil (source)

Summer Nails - Pastel Rainbow
Summer Nails - Nude and Neon

Pastel Rainbow (source) and Nude and Neon (source)

Manicure Ideas - Gradient Rainbow Mani

Gradient Rainbow Mani (source)

Manicure Ideas - Almond Pastel Ombre Nails

Almond Pastel Ombre Nails. (source)

Manicure Ideas - Geometric Shapes

Geometric Shapes (source)

Manicure Ideas - Drop of Gold

Drop of Gold (source)

Summer Nails - Bright Neon Stars

Bright Neon Stars from Color Camp (source)

Summer Nails - Single Nail Feature

Single  Metallic Nail Feature (source)

Subtle Stripe of Neon

Subtle Stripe of Neon(source)

Manicure Ideas - The Fresh Fruit by Alicia Torello
The Fresh Fruit by Alicia Torello (source)

Manicure Ideas - Sherbert by Alicia Torello

Sherbert by Alicia Torello (source)

Manicure Ideas - Self Love with Pink Hearts

14 – Self Love with Pink Hearts (source)

Manicure Ideas - 90s with a holographic CD inspired nail.

90s with a Holographic CD Inspired Nail (source)

Manicure Ideas - Dashing Diva True Blue

Dashing Diva True Blue (source)

 

Which of these ideas for summer nails is your favorite?

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Comments

  1. Betsy says

    July 14, 2021 at 7:56 am

    I have seen quite a few variations on many of these but never the one of the Pink, Matte, and Rose Gold Foil.

    Going to have to show this to my nail person and see if she can do it.

    Clever.

  2. Tammy says

    July 10, 2021 at 12:55 pm

    Hey. What happened to fashion Friday.

    • Kelly says

      July 12, 2021 at 6:03 am

      A bit too busy but coming back in full force!

      • TAMMY says

        July 12, 2021 at 1:01 pm

        Boo Woo. OK. Can’t wait.

  3. Peter says

    July 10, 2021 at 7:33 am

    Sending this to my sister who is a nut about her nails. I really don’t get all the fuss about it but I know there are many people like her who always want the latest thing in this area.

    She will think I am really up on the latest trends…haha

  4. Alison says

    July 9, 2021 at 6:21 pm

    Minimalist Stripes by Drybar London is my top choice. I have to go to a snazzy event next weekend and I am going to show them these photos and hopefully they can recreate these minimalist stripes for me.

    Fingers crossed!

  5. Charlene says

    July 9, 2021 at 8:43 am

    I am getting married in September and was trying to figure out what to do for my bridal party and their nails.

    You saved me, I just sent this post to them to get their thoughts. So many ideas that I have never seen.

  6. TAMMY says

    July 8, 2021 at 11:17 am

    Kelly. I love every one of these summer nail color ideas. For me this summer when I get my bi weekly mani/pedi I have gone with bright pink, red, currently baby blue and orange. I might try one of these for my next mani.

  7. Simon says

    July 8, 2021 at 8:47 am

    I’m sending this to my girlfriend is going to love all the designs.

  8. Terrie says

    July 8, 2021 at 7:19 am

    I can’t tell which one I like the best. You certainly showcase a huge variety. It’s amazing how many styles there are now.

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