The Hottest Summer Nail Trends and How to Style Them
Summer is almost here, so why not treat yourself to a new manicure to pair with your warm-weather outfits? From playful patterns to high-gloss finishes, this summer’s nail trends are leaning into everything fun, flirty, and just a little bit unexpected. If you’re ready to head to the nail salon for a new summer set but have no ideas in mind, this guide has you covered.
1. Icy Blue
For the minimalists who still want to stand out, icy blue won’t disappoint. Serving as a cool-down for hot summer days, icy blue nails are having a moment and they’ll pair perfectly with any summer outfit. Choose a pale blue color and ask for a chrome finish to get that perfectly glossy look.
Styling Tip: For a beach day, style your icy blue nails with a baby blue bikini, white ruffle shorts, and a raffia bag. For daily errands, wear them with a white tank top and baggy jorts.
2. Jelly Nails
Jelly-everything is having a moment in fashion, from jelly shoes, to bags, and now nails. This Y2k, Korean nail trend is sheer, glossy, and super satisfying. To get the “jelly” effect, choose a semi-translucent rich pink color and ask your nail tech to layer it with clear polish to add depth.
Styling Tip: To fully embrace the jelly trend, pair your nails with jelly shoes, like the Jeffrey Campbell Jellz Flats, or keep it simple with a white tee and a denim skirt.
3. Mismatched Nails
Overwhelmed by the plethora of options? Lucky for you, you don’t need to choose just one! The mismatched mani is back and it’s bolder than ever. Each nail gets its own design—pastels, dots, swirls, metallics, you name it. This is your chance to get super creative with colors and patterns.
Style Tip: Let your nails do the talking with a neutral summer look. Wear a black dress to highlight the colors and patterns of your manicure, or go for a monochrome white linen set for a simple summer look.
4. Studded Nails
For the girls with edgy style who may not vibe with the traditional feminine, soft nail designs and colors, studded nails are the ideal choice. Opt for neutral nails with tiny chrome spheres glued on top, mixed with simple, sleek designs like silver lines, dots, and french tips. Perfectly cool without going over the top, these nails will be an extension of the rest of your outfits.
Style Tip: Match your nails to your outfits with sleek pieces. Wear a sheer silver top paired with a black mini skirt, a sequin shoulder bag, and kitten heels for a night out, or opt for a white asymmetrical top paired with baggy jeans.
5. Strawberry Nails
Tiny fruit designs have been trending on nails and strawberries are the perfect summer choice. Go for a full berry nail or start with a powder pink base and add one or more small berry designs on top for the sweetest addition.
Style Tip: These nails pair perfectly with your coquette-inspired summer looks, like pink mini dresses, white ruffle skirts, babydoll tops, and ballet flats. For a beach day, pair your berry nails with a pink bikini.
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