Summer is the perfect time to experiment with bold, fresh and colorful nail looks that match your wardrobe and mood. Your manicure becomes an essential fashion element as it accompanies iced lattes in the city or sunscreen on the beach. Summer nails have taken on a mix of vibrant colors and minimalist finishes combined with beach concept textures this season, while we present the most appealing fashion-forward styles to match any aesthetic. Each of these manicures tells its own story, from playful vacation energy to timeless summer elegance.
Let’s dive into the most exciting summer nail designs that every stylish woman loves right now.
3D Shiny Almond Pink with Bubbles and Swirls
This long almond set is pure summer energy, combining juicy pinks with layered abstract designs and 3D droplets that mimic water bubbles – perfect for poolside glamour. The nail designs in this set each present their own unusual arrangement, including gradient patterns along with neon accents and textured milky effects. The dimensional design of this set creates an interesting appeal while maintaining its sophisticated nature through the feminine candy color scheme. Pair it with a flowing dress or crochet bikini for full-on hot-girl summer vibes.
Pastel Square Color Block Perfection
A chic short square style that’s ideal for the minimalist who still loves color. A manicure design in soft candy pink, butter yellow and peach orange is achieved with a single-tone nail polish application for perfect clean perfection. Both the clean, modern shape and color combination work together to create an elegant yet soft Miami sunset vibe. This look transitions seamlessly from office hours to vacation cocktails, especially when paired with gold jewelry and crisp white cotton blouses.
Olive and Gold Shell-Inspired Accents
Soft sage green meets shimmering oceanic gold in this dreamy shell-inspired set. For fans of coastal aesthetics, the short almond nails feature delicate placements of starfish and pearls along with shells on sheer buff bases that extend into sea foam tips. The nail design evokes a Santorini-esque beach vacation experience and is best paired with linen pants along with raffia accessories and natural beach waves. It’s understated yet oozes style.
Red French Tip Meets Graphic Flower
This playful take on the classic French tip is bursting with personality. The almond nails feature three different styles that include deep red areas next to minimal graphic dots before a towering red daisy makes a statement. The art elements pop against the creamy pink base without being overwhelming. It’s the kind of design you wear when you want to feel bold, flirty, and just a little bit retro – think high-rise denim, cat-eye sunglasses, and glossy lips.
Marble Inspired Short Pink Elegance
If you’re looking for something a little more serene, this short pink marble design is effortlessly elegant. Light strokes of rose and lavender complement a pale background to create an enchanting watercolor motif with perfect fluidity. The mini tiles offer a gorgeous look that pairs beautifully with flowing summer dresses as well as elegant neutrals. It’s the kind of look you’d see at a garden party or gallery brunch – sophisticated, yet summery.
Blue Butterfly Dreams with Pearl Details
For something sweet and whimsical, this coffin-shaped design blends sky blue with sheer pink and pearlescent accents, topped off with a 3D butterfly. A series of little stories emerge from the nails, as they feature delicate white drawing next to gem-encrusted design elements that maintain their ethereal quality. This romantic summer design is perfect for beach dates, outdoor weddings and romantic picnics. Pair with denim skirts or pastel co-ords for a dreamy finish.
Garden Party Maximalism with Butterflies and Ladybirds
If ever there was a mani made for flower fields and farmer’s markets, this would be it. The long almond manicure uses vibrant flowers combined with sparkling rhinestones and tiny butterflies and cheery ladybugs to create an elaborate maximalist masterpiece that sits beautifully on a shimmering nude surface. The artist uses her fingers to create detailed miniature works of art on these pointy digits, using color gradients and rainbow-colored petals. This elegant look is for the woman who refuses to hide from admiration and has a bold fashion sense for crocheted sundresses. It’s art on nails, and it’s everything summer stands for.
Neon Daisy Square French with a Twist
This square manicure takes the classic French tip and gives it a modern citrus makeover. Tangerine stripes are paired with daisies on selected nails resting on a pure peachy pink base. The design concept offers the timeless benefits of simple execution, resulting in fun to wear and display with retro appeal. Wearing roller skates with a crop top combined with a bucket hat expresses this style. Ideal for those who want to dip into summer’s boldest hues without committing to a full neon set.
Soft Yellow Short Square with Playful Details
Sunny and sophisticated, this short square manicure is a fresh take on pastel yellow. Each finger gets a different highlighting treatment in this manicure that uses light, transparent nail color to accentuate gold-outlined shapes, floral decals and striped designs. The manicure looks professional yet relaxed, and the small details reflect the light beautifully. This style pairs beautifully with flowy white blouses, rattan tote bags or lemon-print dresses – a nod to the energy of the Amalfi Coast without the airfare.
Pink French Tips with White Mini Flowers
There’s something timeless about a soft pink nail, but this design takes it up a notch with a sweet double-curved French tip and tiny white flowers. The almond shape creates an elegant look that flatters most hand shapes, and the glossy top adds a salon-fresh touch. It’s a great choice for everything from weekend brunches to engagement parties-and especially perfect for summer weddings, whether you’re the bride, guest, or MOH.
Tropical Short Round Nails with Ocean Motifs
This short, rounded set packs a punch with hand-painted beach scenes – from sea turtles to sun motifs and coral florals. A rich palette of fiery red, coral, peach and bright orange dominates the glossy nude base. The youthful vacation spirit of this particular design choice is especially appropriate for tropical travel or cruising seasons. It allows for sunset swims, coconut cocktails and toes-in-the-sand freedom.
Classic French meets Zebra and Floral Accents
This is for the fashion-forward woman who loves her neutrals but still wants something unexpected. The manicure blends white French tips with black and white zebra patterns and a single pink hibiscus flower on an accent nail. The square shape creates a contemporary and clean look. Combining rustic elegance with vivacious detailing, the nail style projects a serene confidence that is reminiscent of the French Riviera, but also in tune with runway fashion aesthetics. Ideal for pairing with tailored pants or sleek black swimsuits.
Short Pink Pop Art Swirls
There’s nothing basic about this bold, short pink mani. Abstract windmill shapes in bubblegum pink and fuchsia are finished with a high-gloss border that gives each nail a pop-art effect. Short length and bold curves with color blocking features make this manicure highly wearable and visually striking. A person who prefers the Y2K style or desires vibrant variations of minimalist fashion will find this ideal. Add a pink clutch or mirrored sunglasses to really tie the look together.
White Dip Base with Rainbow French Tips
This style offers the best of minimalism and summer fun. The bright white dip polish creates a clean base that stands out among the nails, each of which showcases its own unique pastel French tip in shades of neon green to soft lilac. The clean, square nail design provides a contemporary look that is perfect for work or play. Try it with white linen suits or a breezy jumpsuit – crisp, cool and ready for compliments.
Yellow French with Deep Navy Florals
Summer florals aren’t groundbreaking, but pairing soft lemon French tips with deep purple and navy blooms? That’s a fresh take. The combined square structure maintains a balance that works perfectly with the warm/cold color scheme that suits the early summer transition. Imagine this look with a denim dress and woven wedges – picnic-ready and totally chic.
Almond Citrus Tips with Oversized Coral Flowers
Soft sunset gradients meet oversized flowers in this dreamy almond-shaped set. The lemon French tips gradually transition to peach tones for a shimmering effect. The floral pattern is large enough to make an impact, yet does not drown out the rest of the design. This manicure design works well for tropical vacations, tropical weddings and casual office wear. Wear it with gold jewelry and a ruffled wrap skirt for an effortless, radiant finish.
Fruit Salad Chic: Citrus Meets Stripes
This is your farmer’s market mani fantasy. The almond-shaped design uses pastel blue and lemon yellow stripes to create vertical slices of cherries, oranges and lemons that evoke the experience of sipping sangria in a vineyard setting. The nails exist as individual units, creating perfect symmetrical beauty through unified collective power. Ideal for creative spirits and bold dressers – try pairing with a fruit print sundress or coastal stripes for the ultimate coordination.
Mixed Pattern with Leopard, Flowers & Pink Swirls
A playful mashup of trends, this coffin-length mani features leopard accents, bright florals, white line art, and pops of pink and yellow. The fingertips offer fresh details that will captivate any viewer, much like a living Pinterest summer collection. This stunning nail design collection works best for people with a crop top and flared jeans style and festival lovers. Not for the faint of heart, but definitely for the fashion lover.
Chic Almond French with Gold Studs and 3D Flowers
This ultra-polished almond set adds a luxurious twist to the classic French tip. The nail design combines elegant features such as a soft pink base and pointed white tips with modern metallic gold accents for a sophisticated yet edgy look. Two nails feature 3D pink flower applications that add a romantic charm to the overall design. Perfect for elevated occasions or summer dates, this style pairs beautifully with gold accessories and high-waisted denim – modern yet timeless.
Cherry Blossom Art with a Touch of Whimsy
A floral design that exudes sweetness. The almond nail style features subtle cherry blossom motifs in pinks and reds that create a romantic pattern along the edges. The design has a fresh and feminine appeal that never oversteps the bounds of what is appropriate, while remaining as evocative of urban picnics in Central Park as it is of rooftop rosé moments. Pair it with soft knits or a linen button-down for understated summer elegance.
Cloudy Blue French Marble
If your summer mood board includes ocean waves and clear skies, this design is for you. This set promotes the French Tip style with baby blue and white swirls presented in an almond shape for a contemporary twist on the classic French Tip design. The design presents an effortless coolness with artful details that reveal themselves up close. Homogeneous with large button-down shirts and dad sandals paired with silver accessories. Simple, but not boring.
Shell and Starfish Beach Fantasy
This coffin-length set channels serious island goddess vibes. The nails combine ombré pastels with pearl elements, three-dimensional shells, golden starfish and tropical flowers to create an ideal mermaid-core fantasy. The nail designs showcase individuality, but share a consistent theme, just like an ocean scrapbook. This manicure works great in any vacation situation, from relationship celebrations to beach vacation moods to fake beach fantasies. Pair it with sheer fabrics, glow drops and bronzed shoulders.
Neon Swirls and Orange Heat
Bold, bright and bursting with personality, this short almond set brings together glossy fuchsia, fiery orange and trippy hot pink swirls. This nail shape captures retro energy through its combination of color blocking and psychedelic patterns that somehow create a summer sunset doorstep vibe. Wear it with mesh tops, platform sandals and a confident attitude.
Holographic Dreams with Abstract Details
For those who live in Technicolor, this shimmering short set makes a serious statement. Holographic nail polish is abstractly embellished with black, gold and purple line patterns that mimic both stardust and rays of light. This hand art captures all the rays of the sun, making it ideal for festivals and outings with friends, as well as any time you want to create sparkle. A bold finish for a bold summer.
Abstract Olive and Gold Glam
If you’re looking for something bold yet earthy, this short almond set combines shiny neutrals, sculpted gold texture and leafy green accents. The nails showcase different techniques, including three-dimensional embellishments along with metal foil and layered jellies, yet maintain harmony between them. This design works well with olive-colored linens, natural stone jewelry or a wide-brimmed hat for vacation chic with a twist.
Nautical Blue & White Stripes with Polka Dots
This breezy blue and white striped design brings a refreshing nautical edge to summer style. The combination of vertical lines and soft sunburst shapes with simple polka dots gives this set the power to catch the eye without going over the top. Great for boardwalk strolls or boat days, especially when styled with gold hoops, rope sandals or a structured tote.
Neon Swirl Square Sunset
This square set is pure color therapy. Hot pink, citrus orange and peach swirl tips delivered through a transparent base give your fingers the energy of the golden hour. The dazzling appearance brings attractive results without being overwhelming while it suits all skin tones. A great match for halter tops, bold sunglasses and happy hour Aperol spritzes.
Sculptural Garden Fantasy
This maximalist long almond set looks like it just walked off the catwalk. Each nail shows the skills of a miniature sculptor through the implementation of layered flowers combined with water droplets, butterfly designs and reptile scale patterns. Color variations include pale lavender that transitions to vibrant coral that is tied together with gold embellishments. This look is for the fashion-forward – think dramatic sleeves, artful rings and center-of-attention energy.
White Seashell 3D Poolside Set
Soft pink nails with white 3D shell art and tiny pearls make this set a summer essential for poolside elegance. The oval shape with clear base creates a light touch, but the raised shell patterns on top create a luxurious touchable finish. Pair with swimwear and a white sarong or wear to a beach bridal event – it’s cool coastal girl meets underwater couture.
Groovy Dot & Flower Mix with Short Length
Retro meets Gen Z with this short, multi-colored look. Four retro motifs appear across the nails, including bubble dots and ombre fades, as well as orange grid lines with pink daisy flowers. The charming color scheme and friendly edges make this one of the most fun styles in the collection. Pair it with a pastel bucket hat or gingham dress for full summer nostalgia.
With all 30 styles laid out, it’s clear that summer nails in 2025 are all about play, personality and polish. The Summer Style collection gives you complete stylistic freedom to express yourself with simple French tips or elaborate artistic designs with intense color application. Pick your favorite, take it to your nail technician and let your summer story unfold one nail at a time.
What’s your top pick from the list? Drop it in the comments – we’d love to hear what you’re trying next.
