Are you ready to dive into the hottest summer nail trends? With clients heading off on their summer holidays, it’s time to prepare your summer nail kit.
We’re about to unleash a BUMPER ROUNDUP of 60 sizzling summer nail designs that’ll have your clients swooning all season long.
We’re seeing plenty of orange, pink and blue this year – From bold and bright neon to floral prints and summer swirls, your nail clients are going to be spoiled for choice!
60 Summer Nail Designs To Try 💅🏻 ☀️
1. Ombré Pink & Orange French 🍹
@ccnailsandco
A subtle nod to summer with pretty pink and coral tips – perfect for clients who want a subtle pop of colour.
2. Summer Flowers 🪻
@sunkissedbeautyacademy
We absolutely love this periwinkle blue shade, and we have a feeling it’ll be a big hit this summer for both mani’s and pedis!
3. Crazy for Cow Print 🐮
@charsgelnails_
Is it cow print or Dalmatian print? Either way, we are so here for it, especially with the pop of punchy pink!
Get the look 👇🏼
4. Flower Season 🌺🌸
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- @becky___lit
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- @becky___lit
We love a mix-and-match theme; these nails are a summer floral dream!
Get the look 👇🏼
- Using Glossify Builder Gel in ‘Nina’, ‘Royal Red’, ‘Glory’ & ‘White’.
5. Lavender Haze 💜
@beautybybecca____
Lilac is a go-to shade of the summer season; it’s pretty and feminine and goes with everything!
6. Holiday Mode Activated 🔛 ✈️ 🌊
@reflectionbeautyspecialists
Bring that salty air, blue skies, and sunshine to your day with these gorgeous seaside-inspired nails. They’re so cute!
7. Ice Cream Nails 🍦
@ambers_beauty_room
We love this ice cream pairing of peach and yellow. The subtle flower nail art adds just a hint of detailing that is perfect for adding a touch of extra interest.
8. Summer Vacay 🧡🩷
@cathrinekhom
Orange and pink are THE colours of summer 2024, and we love this gorgeous combo.
9. Swirls for days 💛💖
@mani.bykb
Swirls, but not as you know them! More like strawberry sauce on an ice cream sundae!
10. Cherry Baby 🍒
@monika__nails
You can’t go wrong with a cute cherry detailing leaning into 2024’s coquette nail trend.
Get the look 👇🏼
Glitterbels HEMA-Free gel polish in ‘Gel My Pearl’, Barbie Party’, ‘ Love Shack’ & ‘Wonderland’.
11. Orange Juice 🍊
@paiwaloves
Freshly squeezed orange juice – perfect for holidays to the Amalfi coast… Is it Aperol o’clock?
12. Summer Smilies 😃
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- @nailsbyheather.errington
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- @nailsbyheather.errington
How CUTE are these nostalgic smileys AND they glow in the dark!
13. Summer Swirls 🧡🎀
@beautyspace_charlotte
Ice Cream swirls with a retro nod to Y2K nails.
Get the look 👇🏼
14. Can’t decide? Mix & Match! 🤍☯️🔥💗🐄⚡️
@nailsbyerin.__
We are here for clients looking for fun nails, those who don’t take themselves too seriously and are happy to experiment!
Get the look 👇🏼
15. Pretty Pastels 🩵💚
@nailsby_gxx
We adore these girly pastel nails, and they scream summer.
Get the look 👇🏼
Using Glitterbels in ‘Love me’, ‘Crazy in pink’, ‘You’re beautiful’ & ‘Pinkerbel Cover.
16. Funky French 💅🏼
@sophiealice_nails
For a twist on a French tip, we love these playful nails.
17. Aperol Season Is here 🍊
@mannacured
We are so here for the graphic line art on these beauties! You’re not restricted to using orange; you could adopt the design in any colour your client chooses.
18. Palm Tree Breeze 🌴
@gelsbygoda
Green and pink. What a combo! Fun, creative and statement.
Get the look 👇🏼
19. Froggy Friday 🐸
@ninabrowsandbeauty
How cute are his little rosy cheeks? These are our absolute faves.
Get the look 👇🏼
20. Bold ‘n’ Bright🍹
@samrosenails
Pink and orange! Did we tell you there was a theme this summer? We love the graphic prints of these gorgeous summer nails.
21 Pastel pink butterflies 🦋
@nailsbyholly___
For clients looking for a subtle mani this summer. This butterfly nail art is super chic!
Get the look 👇🏼
22. Petal Power 🌸
@by_hannahtaylor
Blue and pink, it’s giving Polly Pocket vibes!
23. Lollipop Loving 🍭
@mannacured
Why settle for a standard French mani when you can have all the colours?
24. Rainbow Dreams 🌈
@laurenfoynails
A really cute way to do neons, which don’t always have to be bright and in your face, as shown here by Lauren Foy.
25. Coloured Tips 🖍️
_nailsbytan_x
More coloured tip inspo. Simple, chic and understated.
26. Mediterranean Ocean 🧿💙
@nails.by.iz_
We absolutely love this nail design that is ON POINT for a holiday to Santorini!
Get the look 👇🏼
27. Summer Fun! 🎡
@nailsby.hails
Like a summer pick ‘n’ mix, we absolutely love these bright, fun nails by Hails!
28. Summer Shakedown 🐬💕
@nailsbynicole.__
These nails remind us of Slush and candyfloss machines at the side of the beach… Dreaming of summer!
29. Floral Crown 🌸👑
@lindseysbeautylounge1
We absolutely love the creativity here with the floral framing detailing.
30. Summer Neons! 💎
@byjadebarnes
We absolutely love these popping shades of purple and orange and pink and blue – A real jewel fest!
31. Strawberries’n’cream 🍓🥛
@gelbyjay
A Strawberries and cream dream! Good enough to eat!
Get the look 👇🏼
- Using Dali Artistic Gro Gel in ‘Dream’ ‘Harper’ ‘White’ & ‘Jodie.
32. Fun Frenchies 🍒✨🤍
@sohnsnailstudio
A subtle cherry-nail look that you’ll be able to get away with at the office. We won’t tell if you don’t.
Get the look 👇🏼
- Using Glossify Builder Gel in ‘Ivy’, ‘Royal Red’, ‘Capri’ & Glossy Top
33. Summer Solstice ☀️
@d__h__nails
These nails give girly graffiti vibes, and we are so here for it.
Get the look 👇🏼
34. Strawberry Dream 🍓✨
@_nasanails
Nothing says summer more than Strawberries! We love this cute floral / strawberry fruit pairing.
35. Peaches and Cream 🍑
@nailsbynicole.__
If you love a peach shade in summer, we definitely recommend this combo.
36. Summer Skies 🌅
@nailsbynicole.__
Peach and blue…DREAMY!
37. Unicorn Dreams 🦄
@ognailsuk
38. Chrome Moment 🪩
@joelyoceannails
Mesmerising chrome and pink, bang on trend this season!
Get the look 👇🏼
39. Lemon Pie 🍋
@allnailss._
Lemon sherbert nails are a gorgeous, delicate choice.
40. Bold & Bright 💚🩵
@gelbyjay
For your clients looking to make a striking, graphic statement with their mani.
Get the look 👇🏼
- Using Dali Artistic in ‘Clear GRO Gel’, ‘Mimi’, ‘Sara’, ‘Karysn’, ‘White’, ‘Black’.
41. Coquette Nails 🩷
@shapenailsandbeauty
42. Floral Tips 💜
@gelsbybry
Lilac and white combo, we are SO here for it.
43. Cherry Queen 🍒
@nailsbyblg_
We have a feeling that cherry print is the nail art print of summer 2024.
44. Pink & Orange Petals 🌸🧡
@gelsbybry
Flower power on point!
45. Polka Dot 💚💜
@kcnailx
Another subtle French look, with a hint of colour.
Get the look 👇🏼
- Using Glossify in ‘Nude’, ‘Bright’, ‘White’, ‘Keylime’, ‘Tangerine’ and ‘Pom Pom’.
46. Neon Dreams 🌈✨
@__nailsbyalex
We love these bright neons complete with lighting strikes.
47. Clashing Prints 🐆🍒
@xnailsbypoppy
If your client can’t decide, mash it up!
48. Baby pink BIAB 🌸
@_.katiesbeauty
Perfect for clients looking for a hint of nail art.
49. Ombre Pink 💗
@thenailshed_kim
An ombre pink is a gorgeous choice for summer, looks cute with all outfits.
50. Bold Florals 💜🌸
@gelpolish_bar
Funky flowers, a fun twist on a classic style.
51. Chrome Tips 🫧
@nailsby_chloe_x
Subtle, shiny and sassy!
52. Totally Trippy 👽🍄😵💫🌈✨
@byjadebarnes
We love these trippy, psychedelic nails, perfect for festival season.
53. Gingham Florals 💚
@_nailsbyemmaa_
Summer nails, amplified! Perfect for picnics in the park.
54. Cutie Fruity 🍇 🍐
@aprildamsbeauty
How cute are these little fruit prints?!
55. The prettiest 🌸💅🏼
@gracead_beauty
On Wednesdays we wear pink!
Get the look 👇🏼
- Using Glossify in ‘Nude’ & ‘Bright White’
56. Neon Green 💚
@idei_nogtey
A pop of neon green is the perfect way to get creative with colour without making too much of a statement.
57. Summer wedding ready 🌸
@silkbeauty.uk
Perfect for bridesmaids or if your client is heading to a wedding as a guest.
58. A Different Vibe On Every Nail 💌
@ognailsuk
This nail design for 2024 is such a vibe! All the colours are giving SUMMER 😍💅
59. A Different Vibe On Every Nail 💌
@byvictoriamj
This set is definitely something a little different, but the contrast of colours & styles is everything 😍 a must have for summer nails 2024!
60. A GREEN DREAM 💚
@glamgalbeauty_
Last but certainly not least, the green dream! How gorgeous is this nail shot on @glamgalbeauty_’s pillow green bag? Obsessed is an understatement 😍
And that’s a wrap! 60 nail designs perfect for clients during the summer months…let us know via our Instagram or Facebook if you try any out today 👇
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