Check out these cute, unique, and creative summer nail ideas! Find the best bright, fun, and trendy nail art for the season!
We’re sharing our favorite summer nail ideas in every shape, style, type, and finish!
From funky summer florals and neon nail art to elegant and minimalist designs, there’s something for everyone on this list.
Whether you’re planning a beach vacation, going to a summer music festival, or just want fun summer nails to celebrate the season, we’ve got you covered!
Summer Nail Ideas from Our Favorite Techs
@starfruitnails
1. Pink, Green, and Nude Watermelon Nails
Here’s a sweet watermelon-themed nail design that’s perfect for kids, teens, and adults.
It’s simple and fun without being over the top!
2. Colorful Summer Nails with Fun Patterns and Designs
We love these fun and funky summer nails with silver glitter and unique patterns.
They’re colorful, bold, and sure to stand out!
3. Nude Nails with Summer Berries and Green Accents
Here’s one of our favorite simple and classy summer nail ideas that’s fresh and minimalist.
The tiny berries are super cute!
4. Pink, Orange, and Nude Summer Flowers
Neon orange and pink make these short glossy floral nails perfect for the season!
5. Pink, Red, and Orange Swirls
Nothing says summer like the combination of pink and orange!
This fun swirly pattern highlights this dynamic duo in the perfect way!
@nailed_by_kenna
1. Groovy Nail Art with Summer Colors and Patterns
Want to turn heads? Try this bold summer nail art featuring a black and white checkered accent nail!
2. Colorful Smiley Face Nails
We love these multi-colored almond nails with smiley faces! The color combos are unique and energetic, perfect for a dynamite summer!
3. Pink, Green, and Yellow Lemon and Strawberry Nails
This unique design includes 3D elements and the quintessential summer fruits, strawberries and lemons!
4. Summer Fruit Nails
Speaking of fruit, these cute fruit-themed nails on a nude background are so adorable!
We love this design for a teacher!
5. Pastel Orange, Pink, and Blue Patterned Nails
Here’s another funky summer nail design with groovy patterns and colors.
We love the mix of dark blues, purple, and orange!
6. Pink and Green Nail Art with Black and White Accents
How cute are these pink, green, and red summer nails?
There are several cute designs and patterns, but our favorite has to be the picnic cloth pattern!
7. Groovy Florals and Stripes in Orange, Green, Pink, and Yellow
These colorful patterned nails could be straight out of the 60s!
They’re such a fun take on summer nails!
8. Summer Sunshine and Flowers
Embrace the summer sun with these bright patterned nails, including flowers, checkers, and nude nails with colorful tips!
9. Pink, Green, and White Strawberries, Stars, and Patterns
How fun are these nude nails with red and white summer nail art?
This is another fun design with 3d elements and the trendy checkered pattern.
@nailsby.jenjett
1. Sky, Cherry, Berry and Flower Nails
These cute painted nails incorporate several summer nail ideas, including blue sky, cherries, berries, and flowers.
This is another fun idea that would be great for teachers!
2. Summer Tie-Dye Nails
Tie-dye isn’t just for clothes!
Try this iconic technique on our summer nails, too!
3. Red, Orange, and Pink Smiley Faces and Checkers
We love the color combination and fun patterns on this design.
We’ll call these colors orange creamsicle, lemonade pink, and summer cherry!
4. Nude Nails with Colorful Summer Nail Art
These busy, colorful nails feature subtle summer nail art.
Can you peep the waves, palm trees, and nod to the 4th of July?
5. Dark Pink, White, and Green Watermelon Nails
Here’s another summer nail idea with a watermelon theme, this time, featuring dark pink and green!
6. Pink, Green, and White Strawberries and Stripes
These sweet pink and white nails remind us of strawberry shortcake.
It’s another ageless design, perfect for kids, teens, and adults.
7. Orange and Pink Nails with White Floral Accents and Wavy Stripes
In case you didn’t get enough groovy nail art, here’s another rendition with bright summer colors, flowers, and stripes!
@nailedbyrebeka
1. Blue Nails with Nude Lemon and Berry Accent Art
Blue and yellow is another favorite summer color combo of ours.
These classy nails feature this stunning duo with lemon and berry nail art.
2. Pink, Yellow, and Orange Nails with Bright and Cheerful Nail Art
Kids and adults alike will love these bright and cheery nails, featuring lightening bolds, stars, flowers, and stripes.
You can’t help but get a smile on your face when you see them!
3. Pink and Orange Snake Skin Nails
Here’s another bold summery nail design featuring a mix of dark and light orange and pink and a snake skin pattern.
4. Cream Nails with Coral Floral Accents
Here’s an elegant yet bold design with a glossy cream background and red-orange floral designs.
They’re perfect for an upscale summer cruise or beach resort!
5. Orange, Teal, and Nude Summer Flowers and Patterns
These orange and teal nails have trendy patterns on a nude background, making them festive and fun in a slightly understated way!
6. Bright Blue, Green, and Yellow Patterns and Nail Art
On the other hand, there’s nothing understated about these bright yellow, orange, and blue nails!
They’re cool, bold, and have the perfect summer vibe!
More Ideas from Pinterest
Here are some ideas from Pinterest we had to share!
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