The summer nails trends are in and if TikTok has anything to say about it (and obviously, TikTok has a lot to say about it), there are two main themes emerging: minimal and milky, or fun and experimental. Either way, we’re into it, because what’s even better than having an ice cold cocktail in your hand on a sunny day? Having a fresh mani to show off at the same time, obvs.
When it comes to specific tones and designs that are leading the charge, summer screen flicks are playing out on our fingernails, which is why you’ll be seeing a ton of Barbiecore pinks (courtesy of the Barbie movie hype) and shimmery mermaidcore chromes in aquatic shades that make a splash or shell-like pearlescent finishes (we can credit the Little Mermaid remake for adding to our obsession).
Elsewhere, one shade in particular is getting a lot of attention… Green seems to have been dubbed the unofficial colour of the summer in all its different tones, from pistachio to lime, or apple to avo.
Whatever your mood, there’s a design for you, and to help you along, we’ve edited some of our favourite summer nails below…
Swirl nails
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Fun, fresh and colourful, we keep spotting swirl and wave nails everywhere. They’re cute, funky and a good-time vibe.
Glazed lemonade nails
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