20 Ideas for Summer Nails

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:

Vibrant Pink and Orange French Tip  (source)

Minimalist Stripes by Drybar London (source)

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

Minimalist Swirls (source)

Pink, Matte, and Rose Gold Foil (source)

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

Gradient Rainbow Mani (source)

Almond Pastel Ombre Nails. (source)

Geometric Shapes (source)

Drop of Gold (source)

Bright Neon Stars from Color Camp (source)

Single  Metallic Nail Feature (source)

Subtle Stripe of Neon(source)

The Fresh Fruit by Alicia Torello (source)

Sherbert by Alicia Torello (source)

14 – Self Love with Pink Hearts (source)

90s with a Holographic CD Inspired Nail (source)

Dashing Diva True Blue (source)

Which of these ideas for summer nails is your favorite?