48 Stunning summer nail ideas you have to try.

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Looking for the best nail ideas for this summer? we’ve got you covered! Here are 48 Stunning summer nail ideas you have to try.

Summer is here and that means, sunshine, bright colors, beaches, bikinis, and cocktails.

Yes, I understand we don’t have the luxury of having the entire summer off for holidays.

Don’t we all wish we could?

Regardless of what your schedule is like this summer, something is compulsory and that is that you need to take the summer vibe with you, wherever you go and that includes your appearance. In this post we will be covering summer nail ideas.

These summer nail ideas will help you be in the spirit of summer, give you the excitement to go get your nails done and also bring a lot of compliments for you this summer.

1. Pastel swirls

Swirl nails are always on trend for summer and this summer is not any different.

This pastel nail design combines your favorite pastel colors in this combination of mix-and-match swirl patterns.

The design makes a play on French tips while using abstract lines and shapes.

If you are a pastel girlie, you should definitely give this nail design a shot this summer and you sure would be getting a ton of compliments wherever you go.

2. Orange glitter nails

If you belong in the #saynotoboringnails camp, this orange glitter nail is a statement design that I am sure you would love.

It is bright enough to scream summer and long enough to say you want to do absolutely nothing but vacation all summer.

The shape and color of these nails give you a little edgy but feminine-looking nails for the summer.

3. Floral French tips

Give your regular French tips a little something extra with these floral French tips.

This nail design reminds you of the colorful flowers that we find everywhere in the summer. This nail is not boring yet it doesn’t have too much going on.

If you prefer something simple but with a summer flair, consider going with this nail design.

4. Pink multi-pattern nails

The first thing I think about with these nails is candy.

If you’re looking for something super girly, super pink, bold, and loud, you need to try out this design.

It checks all the boxes for fun summer nails and staring at this nail design is enough to fill you with excitement for all the fun activities you have planned out for the summer.

5. Blue and orange nails

Add a swirl design to any nail design and it takes that nail look to a different level.

With this super simple blue and orange minimal gel polish, you can easily recreate this by yourself at home.

This nail design gives me summer at the beach vibes and I hope I am not the only one.

6. 4th of July-inspired nails

Looking for a nail design for the 4th of July that uses a less patriotic color combination? You’ll love this fun mix-and-match set.

This uses some lighter shades to make this nail design just as suitable for the rest of summer.

7. Pink ombre nails

This beautiful pink ombre nail combines pink with blue and orange to give a flame-looking nail design.

What spells “hot summer” than a flame nail design for your summer nails?

This nail design is also lengthy so if you are more of a long-nails type of gal, you should definitely include this nail among your top considerations for the summer.

The white florals give it an extra feminine touch to pull the whole look together.

8. Pink and white abstract nails

Another super cute pink nail idea for the summer is this long abstract nail that combines some gradient effects with some simple abstract patterns on your nails.

This design also puts its own spin on the French tips nail design. The nude part of the French tip gives it a neutral touch so it doesn’t look like it is doing too much.

9. Pink swirl nails

You could never go wrong with pink nails for summer, and neither can you go wrong with swirls.

What happens when you combine pink and swirl?

This nail design combines a nude pink base and two different shades of pink and yellow to create a beautiful swirl accent.

If you want a nail design that is simple and not over the top you can opt for this nail design.

10. Multicolor abstract nail art

This attention-grabbing abstract nail design is sure to get you a lot of compliments.

This nail design combines bold and bright colors with geometric lines and even glitter.

It does require a lot of creativity and technique so it might be a little difficult to do it yourself but if you are open to the challenge you should give it a try.

11. Orange, white, and mint green design

This vibrant nail design combines mint green, white, orange, and pink. This might sound like a lot of colors but they are combined so well in this nail design that the design looks so sleek.

Brighten your mood this summer with this bright nail design and you will be in the right spirit for summer.

12. Beautiful tomato nail design

This beautiful tomato-inspired nail design captured my attention and it had to be on this list of summer nail ideas.

Although it is more common to have fruits and flowers as inspiration for your nail design, a tomato design might not be the first thing that comes to mind.

This nail design however uses tomato for this classy yet fun-looking nail design to get you ready to embrace all the freshness of summer.

This is a simple yet unique nail design that will definitely have people asking you questions.

13. Vibrant Gradient nail design

This super simple multicolor gradient nail design is a fantastic, simple, and colorful nail design for summer.

The classy almond shape of the nail combines so well with the swirl pattern to give a super aesthetic nail design.

This nail design finishes off with a glossy finish to allow the bright colors of the nails to pop.

14. Red and orange marble nails

If you love loud and you love marble this very daring nail design could be for you.

This combination of red and orange marble design makes a statement and it begs to be seen and noticed

In my opinion, this nail design says, despite the heat of the summer, you are bringing your own heat and if that is you this summer, you should definitely consider this nail.

15. Pastel-colored nail tips design

Pastels are never out of style because there is an endless impossibility of what you can do with them.

If you are looking for some pastel nail options for summer, consider getting some pastel tips for your summer nails.

These colors give feminine vibes and would go with whatever aesthetics you are going for this summer. I think the oval-shaped nails bring out this design so well but you can go with whichever nail shape you prefer.

16. Pink nails with rainbow outlines

This nail has a lot of character to it.

This is another pastel nail idea but instead of just having a regular french tip, the colors are used as outlines instead.

This makes these nails look a lot more fun and girly.

This might be a bit too playful for someone older but if you do like this nail just as much as I do, I think you should definitely get it.

17. Pink mix-and-match nails

The one word I can define this nail design as is playful.

The heart shapes and the little face with the tongue sticking out scream I’m fun and playful and what time of the year brings that side of us out like the summertime?

18. Sage green nails

Yes, green is not just a springtime color, it is a summer color too!

This sage green nail with floral art is a great minimal design for summer, it reminds you of the smell of fresh grass in the summertime and the opportunity to sit out on them and have a lovely time with your loved ones.

19. Multicolor vertical ombre

The most common ombre nails are usually horizontal ones.

This vertical ombre nail design gives a good gradient from one color to another. The pink and blue color is also a good choice for summer but you are not limited to that.

If you prefer a different color, you can still create a vertical gradient using any combination of colors you prefer.

20. Lemon-inspired nail design

This nail design reminds me of delicious lemonade drinks in the summer.

Lemon drinks are a well-loved summer favorite for refreshment so why not use some of those lemon inspirations for your nails as well?

This is also one of those nails that requires creativity to pull off but they are so beautiful if you get someone skilled enough to do them for you.

21. Green Zebra nails

Another super simple green nail is this Zebra-inspired nail for the summer.

The Zebra print adds some character to an otherwise plain-looking green nail.

Summer is all about being extra with everything and that includes your nails too.

22. Orange and pink nails with gold accents

This orange and pink gradient nail design is taken to a different level with the application of these gold highlights.

It’s a very simple nail design with a little touch of luxury from the gold accents.

If you wear a lot of gold jewelry or rings, these nails will compliment them so well.

23. Smiley face nails

Get this smiley face nail design to put you in a smiley mood this summer.

I like the idea of both hands having different colors yet tying everything together with the smiley face design that looks identical.

Another benefit of this nail design is that it is short.

A lot of the nail designs we’ve looked at favor nails that are long or somewhat medium length. This nail design however is suitable for super short nails.

24. Floral French tips

Give your plain nude nails a little something extra with this nail design.

This nail combines pink French tips on some fingernails and floral print on others.

Florals are always a great nail design choice for summer and you can’t go wrong with that.

25. Orange and pink jelly sunset gradient nails

Jelly nails for summer always and always!

Glossy nails are a good cherry on top of your summer glam this season. These pink and red gradient jelly nails are so simple but the bright color is loud enough for it to not be boring.

26. Pastel french tips

These pastel French tips are so cute.

It is a simple short nail, the nude for the base and the pastel French tips give this nail all that it needs to look minimal but super cute for summer.

27. Red and blue croc nails

Another mix-and-match nail is this blue and pink croc nail design.

Croc designs are a staple in fashion but they can also be rocked on your nails as well. I love the fact that one hand is painted blue and the other hand is painted pink.

This gives it a bit of an edgy look.

28. Color block nails

This nail is beautiful and I am sure you agree.

The nail design uses a lot of bright colors together in a color block pattern.

I love how random the patterns are which contributes to how colorful and loud the nail looks. You could also recreate this nail yourself at home for the summer this season.

29. Yellow French tips

This long French tip nail design uses this bright yellow color to remind us of the sunny weather in the summertime and the white florals of the beautiful flower blossoms of the summer.

Together they make a beautiful summer nail design.

This nail design also gives a little vintage vibe.

The length of this nail still doesn’t take from the classy look of the nail.

So if you are looking for a long, classy nail design for this summer, this nail design should be one of your considerations.

30. Mix and match swirl abstract nails

This one-sided multicolor nail is a super simple nail you can recreate this summer by yourself.

It combines a swirl design as the border of the color block design.

31. Tropical nail design

This tropical nail design reminds me of tropical birds with all the beautiful color combinations.

Even if you are not going away to a tropical island for summer, you can still embody the tropical colors on your nails.

And if your destination for your summer holiday is a tropical island then you definitely should consider this beautiful tropical nail design.

32. Green and pink multi-pattern nails

This deep green and pink nail design is for the girlies with an edgier style.

The nail design has the appeal of a dark nail color but the pop of pink gives it a brighter touch more symbolic of summer and a feminine touch as well.

The mix-and-match patterns also give it more character.

33. Colorful lava lamp nails

If you thought that lava nails were so out of style now, think again.

I agree that these nails aren’t as crazy as some of the designs we saw when this trend took over social media a few years ago.

This nail design is more minimalistic yet it’s very pretty.

The swirl borders of the nails make room for the nude part of the nail to shine through giving it a neutral touch so it doesn’t look too loud.

34. Blueberry and strawberry-inspired nails

This blueberry and strawberry nail design is so cute.

Summer reminds us of the various ways we love to consume our favorite fruits and usually strawberries and blueberries are top of that list. Or at least they are for me.

This nail has a very fun aesthetics to it so if you are going for that vibe this summer consider giving this nail a try.

35. Multicolor flame nails

If you haven’t caught on yet, flames are one of the most symbolic designs for summer.

It symbolizes hotness. Yes, the hot weather as well as your hotness which you are bringing to the summer too.

The multicolor choice adds a vibrant touch to make the nail stand out even more. It’ll also match great with all the beautiful colorful clothes you will be wearing for the summer.

36. Pink and purple glitter nails

As much as we’ve seen colors like pink and red be a staple nail color for the summer, purple isn’t taking a back seat either.

Purple screams class and prestige and the gold highlights take that up a notch.

If you are feeling like a purple nail design this summer, you should definitely give this a try.

37. Orange, yellow, and blue nails

This vibrant nail design combines orange and yellow tips with this blue abstract design that across the nails.

It makes this nail design bold and vibrant yet not overpowering.

If that sounds like something you might like, you should try this nail design.

38. Short, bright, multicolor nails

Another short vibrant nail design that you can recreate yourself at home is this beautiful multicolor nail design.

This design is super simple, you just paint each nail a different color for each hand and repeat the same set of colors for the other hand.

You can easily use several nail colors you already have to create this look at home yourself.

39. Sculpted flower nails

This sculpted nail design combines some sculpted flowers and sculped seashells in this beautiful nail design.

If you have a nail technician who can pull this off, you should give this a try for summer.

This nail has a great theme for summer in general with the florals but the seashells will definitely get you in the spirit to be by the beach this summer.

40. Fun multi-pattern nails

A smiley-sun nail design is a great symbol of how the sun smiles at us in the summertime.

This nail is fun, pink, and playful. There’s no better time to rock a playful nail design than in the summer. This nail design will get you in the right spirit of having a lot of fun this summer.

41. Multicolor swirl nails

This nail design uses a light blue color with a darker shade of pink and then some beautiful multicolor swirl designs to make some accents.

This nail covers all the bases for being a vibrant summer nail. It’s got the bright colors and swirl design as the cherry on top.

42. Purple and blue swirl nails

Purple makes an appearance again on this list of summer nail ideas.

This time it is used in this fun multicolor swirl nail pattern. This color combination reminds me of a tie-and-die design.

If you are looking for a fun purple nail design you should consider this nail design.

43. Minimal green nails

This lime green nail embodies simplicity.

It is so simple and so sleek and the water drops together with the color are all very symbolic of the freshness of summer.

This design uses French tips to give your nails a very classy-looking nail design.

44. Yellow and pink trippy nails

This super cute pink and yellow nail design features some beautiful nail art of some florals and a fun car as well.

The glitter also adds an extra fun touch to this nail design.

45. Orange inspired nails

We’ve seen a lemon-inspired nail design, here we have an orange one as well.

This beautiful citrus nail design will remind you of all your citrusy summer drinks to get you ready for the refreshing drinks of the summer.

Just like the lemon nail design, this might also be one of the ones that might be harder to pull off by yourself but if you find someone who is skilled enough, you should give it a try.

46. Green eclectic nail design

This nail is really simple but the overall look comes together so nicely that it looks very slick.

It is definitely a top consideration for my summer nails this season.

47. Green and purple abstract nails

Another abstract nail design is this one that the artist was inspired by the color of her outfit to create and it comes out so well.

Each nail has its unique design which gives it a little bit of randomness but the similarity in pattern and using the same colors pulls this all together.

48. Multicolor mix-and-match multi-pattern nails

Last but not least on this list of summer nail ideas is this really fun multicolor and multi-pattern nail design.

This nail is bold, loud, and very random and it shines that way.

So if you are for something that is that bold and random, you should consider this nail design.

Conclusion

These are the 48 stunning summer nail ideas that you have to try.

The nail designs on this list are vibrant, they are fun, and colorful and you are sure to find something you’ll like on this list to have as your summer nail choice for this season.