If you're looking for summer nail design ideas, you'll find plenty of inspiration below. These summer nails are not only perfect for summer, but the designs are also great for spring season.
Nail art is a great way to show off your personality and style, and there are endless possibilities when it comes to designs. Whether you're going for a colorful vintage look or something more sophisticated, there's a nail design for you.
1. DIY Press On Nails
Did you know that you can do your own nails from home? Etsy has tons of 'lighters' that offer hand-painted nails that you can apply yourself. These pastel nails are no longer available, but you can find more press-on nails here.
2. Happy Heart Nails
Smiley face nails may be the most adorable nail art trend of all time. Bring out your inner cheerful disposition and give those smiling faces a try.
3. Eggshell Claʋos
These nails have sort of an Easter egg shell look. I love the colors that were chosen for these nails. Customize your nails with your favorite color palette.
4. Give ʋida to your look
I love the metallic look of this nail polish. Also, rings are a great way to enhance your look and make your nails stand out even more.
5. Green Checkerboard Claʋos
This ʋavant-garde style goes perfectly with a wide ʋariety of wardrobe styles. This is the perfect design to make a vintage statement and let people know you're not afraid to stand out.
6. Neon Orange
You will love these neon orange nails if you are looking for short nail ideas. They are super bright and perfect for the summer season.
7. Pastel Nails
I love the simplicity of these pastel nails. You are sure to get a lot of compliments on this nail design. Plus, the almond shape and medium length make them perfect for anyone new to acrylic nails.
8. Orange tips
These are similar to the neon orange nails that I shared earlier. The main difference is that the color ʋa along the tip of the nail for these nails.
9. Unique and creative nails
These nails are honestly so unique and creative. If you are looking for a different look, try this design. They have a fun, modern look that you'll love to show off.
10. Pink Coffin Claʋos
I'm not sure I can get my nails that long, but the cool thing is that if you like the design, you can achieve this look with any nail length.
11. Daisies with faces
These are the perfect nails for the first one. They would also work great for summer. I love the tiny little faces that were added to the flowers.
12. Watermelon Design
Summer is the perfect time to rock food-themed nails. If you like the idea of painting your nails with fruit, you could consider other summer fruits like strawberries, lemons and more.
13. Colorful nails
I love how the colors are placed on the tips of the nails. The uƄication of colors gives these nails a unique and modern look. This is such a Ƅonite design that you will really enjoy using it.
14. Smiley Face Neutral Nails
These neutral colored smiley face nails will have heads turning this summer. The minimalist design and colors work with everything from work wear to casual dress.
15. Yellow and glitter
Yellow is the perfect nail polish color for the spring and summer months. Each nail has a different design and they all blend together beautifully. I also really like the addition of the glitter style nail.
16. Nuts and stars
If you want a nail set that will stand out from the crowd, here is a creative design with nuƄens and stars set against a blue and pink sky. This design would also look great on shorter nails.
17. Easter Nails
Of course, these nails can be worn at any time of the year. However, they really remind me a lot of the Easter holidays. I think it's because the nail design looks like painted eggshells.
18. Simple cakes
These are some of my favorite nails in this collection. I love the simplicity of the design and the colors used as well. This modern nail design would look great with subtle or vibrant colors.
19. Turquoise with rhinestones
Some people don't realize that you can make beautiful nail designs with your natural nails. Turquoise color and rhinestone accents keep these nails simple and elegant.
20. Yellow nail polish
If you love simplicity, choose a solid nail polish color to match the season. This yellow design is excellent for the first season and the summer. You can go as long or as short as you want with your nails.
21. Sun cakes
These easy sun nails were designed in beautiful pastel colors making them great for your next spring or summer event. They are also the perfect look for a day at school.
22. 3D Flowers
If you want to go all out, consider a nail design similar to this one. The flowers have a cute 3D appearance that will catch people's eyes.
23. Fun Patterned Nails
Fun patterned nails are the perfect way to express your personality and add a touch of pizzazz to any look. There are so many options, from simple mixed color designs to multi-toned ombres.
24. Black Swirls
These nails may not have the traditional spring or summer look, but I think they would look great any time of the year. Get ready to receive loads of compliments on your nails.
25. Claʋos de ʋerano orange SherƄert
If you are new to doing your nails, these would be perfect for you. They are elegant and fashionable while still being highly functional.
26. cute polka dots
If you love this design, you can make it work any time of the year by changing the colors of the dots. I think these nails would look great if you were wearing fall colors during the fall.
27. Palm trees in Ƅlank and black
These skinny Ƅlank palm nails are so simple yet creative. You could do something more traditional and paint over green palm trees instead.
28. Vibrant AƄstract Nails
Abstract nail designs are a fun and creative way to express yourself. Whether you use bright, ʋiʋa colors or earthy tones to capture your desired look, aƄstract nails can offer an innovative way to decorate your nails.
29. Cute and colorful flowers
Now these nails are perfect for the Easter holidays and spring season. I also love the fuzzy sweater she is wearing. It really helps pull the look together.
30. Neon Pink French Tips
If you're sporting your natural nails, you could get this look without the need for acrylic nails. Not only that, but this design would even look great on long nails.
31. Fruit Themed Nails
Here is another set of watermelon nail designs for you to ʋeas. Again, if you don't want watermelon, you can have the fruit of your choice.
I hope you were able to find some inspiration with this collection of nail design ideas, perfect for the first and summer. Some of these designs are simple enough to recreate at home.
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