Summer has officially arrived, bringing longer days, warmer weather, colorful flowers, and of course, vibrant and adorable summer nails! While I love cute nails all year round, there’s something about summer nail designs that makes me especially excited. Cute Summer Nails.
Even those who usually prefer neutral nail colors often feel more adventurous during the summer. It’s the perfect time to try out bright, colorful nails, experiment with new textures, and embrace bold patterns.
Whether you have long nails, short nails, acrylics, or gel nails, I have over 40 bright nail ideas to inspire you!
10 Bright Cute Summer Nails
Jelly Neon Star Nails
I absolutely love neon nails in the summer, and right now, I’m obsessed with these semi-transparent jelly nails!
Rainbow Tie Dye Nails
These rainbow tie-dye nails might be my favorite summer nail design ever. I’m not sure if I’ll ever find a design I like more, but I’ll keep trying!
Neon Yellow Flame Nails
Flame nails have caught my eye for about two years, but I never committed until last month—and saying I was obsessed is an understatement! I received countless compliments, even from those who usually prefer neutral nails. If you’re unsure about trying them, take the plunge and go for these bright summer nails this year!
Colorful Tie Dye Nails
I’m completely captivated by these tie-dye nails, which bring together elements from many of my favorite summer manicures from the past.
Neon Green Dot Nails
The neon green dotted nails create a striking 3-D effect due to their fluorescent color and design! This specific nail style would complement both long and short nails perfectly!
Blue Marble Nails
Once you try marble nails for the first time, it’s challenging to opt for anything else because the design consistently turns out fantastic! I adore the concept of opting for a refreshing blue marble for summer, as it evokes thoughts of water.
Black, White, Pink & Green Funky Nails
If you’re someone who struggles to choose a nail design like I do, then these summer manicures, featuring vibrant colors along with black and white elements, might be just what you need! When I sported this manicure earlier this summer, I had people stopping me on the street just to admire my nails!
Pink & Glitter Evil Eye Nails
I’m a massive enthusiast of evil eye nails (view them here), and I wanted to give them a summery twist with some added sparkle! Evil eye designs are among those nail trends that remain timeless, so it’s all about finding new ways to refresh them!
Pink Abstract Nail Art
This vibrant nail art has quickly become one of my all-time favorites! It’s quirky yet embodies the essence of summer, and there’s simply nothing quite like rocking hot pink polish during the summer months!
Blue Wave Nail Design
This squiggly pattern, which I affectionately refer to as the “blue wave nail design,” has been a trendy nail style for several years, and it doesn’t seem to be losing its popularity any time soon. It complements various nail shapes and lengths, and its subtlety can be adjusted based on the colors you choose to use.
Easy Blue Ombre Nails
If gel nails aren’t your preference but you’re seeking more than just a basic manicure, why not give this simple blue (or any color) ombre manicure a try? All you need are five bottles of nail polish in different shades of your chosen color, and you’re ready to start painting!
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