Hot Summer Nail Trends! Summer is the perfect excuse to play with color, shimmer, and fun nail art! Whether you’re into bold brights or soft pastels, these trending summer nails are easy to recreate at home. Here are 7 must-try looks for 2025—complete with how-to tips and image prompts to inspire your next mani.


1. Sunset Ombre Nails

Inspired by beachy evenings

How to Create It:

  • Apply a light peach or coral base coat.
  • Use a makeup sponge to blend pink, orange, and yellow polishes in layers.
  • Press the sponge onto your nails and gently blend.
  • Finish with a glossy top coat.

2. Citrus Fruit Nail Art

Fun, juicy, and Instagram-ready

How to Create It:

  • Paint nails white or pastel yellow as a base.
  • Use a fine brush or dotting tool to paint tiny lemons, limes, or oranges.
  • Seal with a clear coat.

3. Neon French Tips

Classic with a twist

How to Create It:

  • Apply a nude or clear base coat.
  • Use neon polish for the tips—pink, green, or electric blue.
  • Use nail tape for crisp lines or freehand it for a playful look.

4. Seashell or Mermaid Nails

Dreamy and iridescent

How to Create It:

  • Use a shimmery base polish—like pearl, aqua, or lavender.
  • Add seashell stickers, glitter flakes, or chrome powder.
  • Top with an iridescent top coat.

5. Pastel Rainbow Nails

Soft, sweet, and trending

How to Create It:

  • Paint each nail a different pastel shade: mint, baby pink, sky blue, lilac, and lemon.
  • Keep it glossy or add a matte top coat for a soft finish.

6. Floral Accent Nails

Romantic and delicate

How to Create It:

  • Paint nails a soft base color (nude, blush, or lavender).
  • On one or two accent nails, add tiny floral designs with a dotting tool or stickers.
  • Top it off with a clear gloss.

7. Glitter Fade Nails

Sparkly but subtle

How to Create It:

  • Apply your favorite solid color base.
  • Dab glitter polish on the tips and gently drag downward for a fade.
  • Top coat to seal it in.

Tips for the Perfect Summer Mani:

  • Always prep with a to prevent staining.
  • Use thin layers and dry each layer to avoid smudging.
  • Finish with a top coat for lasting shine and protection.
  • Hydrate your cuticles with oil after sun or saltwater exposure.

Shop Your Summer Mani Kit

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