Nothing says summer like a bright and colourful manicure. Whether you’re into minimal designs on short natural nails or wild nail art on extentions, a pop of colour on your fingertips can take your whole vibe from drab to summer ready, in no time.
We’ve been searching high and low, and have rounded up our favourite summer nail designs to give you some inspo for your next DIY attempt or appointment. We apologise in advance because you might struggle to choose your favourite…
@BAMBINAILSS
Watermelon sugar? Yes please. Get in the ultimate summer mood with this watermelon-inspired design by @bambinailss. FYI: if you wanna learn how to do this design for yourself, click here.
@NAILSBYHEATHER.ERRINGTON
Say yes to flower power this summer with a funky floral design. @nailsbyheather.errington is showing us exactly how it’s done.
@NAILSBY_GXX
Rainbow nails are an essential for summer days. These cut out frenchies from @nailsby_gxx have set the bar so high.
@ELIZABETHRHIANNONFIANDER
We’re giving hot pink the love it deserves, all summer long. @elizabethrhiannonfiander has nailed this short but sweet mani.
@VDW.NAILS
The aura trend isn’t going anywhere this summer, and we’re still obsessing over it. Speaking of obsessed, this set from @vdw.nails is right up our street.
@TRUEBEAUTYBYCARRIE
Everyday can be a bright, sunny day with a set like this from @truebeautybycarrie. These floral smilies are super cute.
@MYNAILGIRLNESS
This two-tone purple design from @mynailgirlness is ticking all of our summer boxes. Bright and bold is our vibe for this summer.
@SOPHIEALICE_NAILS
Upgrade your pink mani with a swirl of bright orange, you won’t regret it. Thanks for the inspo @sophiealice_nails.
@GIANGNAIL.IE
Switch out your regular French tips this summer and go for a pink and floral design. We are beyond obsessed with this set from @giangnail.ie
@NAILARTBYSOFIA_
Give your chrome mani a summer makeover like @nailartbysofia_. This pink and orange chrome moment is a big yes from us.
@BRUSHEDBYB_
Orange and pink auras are all we want on our nails this summer. We’re obsessed with this design from @brushedbyb_.
@GELPOLISH_BAR
If you didn’t know already, orange and pink is the perfect colour combo for summer. @gelpolish_bar is showing us exactly how it’s done with this abstract frenchies set.
@KIRSTNAILARTIST
This green and blue swirly set just screams summer. @kirstnailartist has nailed this one.
@NIKKI.BEAUTYROOM
We’re always down for a floral mani in the summer time. This lilac and pink set from @nikki.beautyroom is just what we need.
@TABBYDOESNAILS
If you’re into a fun, mix n match mani, look no further than this super bright set from @tabbydoesnails.
@S.L.NAILARTS
Short nail lovers, take notes! This orange and pink abstract set from @s.l.nailarts is everything.
@SOLA_ROSE_BEAUTY
Have fun with your manicure this summer like @sola_rose_beauty. This bright abstract set is delivering all the summer vibes.
@THE_LITTLE_BEAUTYROOM
This super sweet dotty set from @the_little_beautyroom is right up our street. Summer mani= sorted.
@NAIL.HUNS
Nails don’t get any more summer-ready than this set from @nail.huns. We are obsessed.
@PEACHINAILS
Hello good vibes, hello www.instagram.com/peachinails/. This bright set is a mood for the whole of summer.
@THE_GEL_CENTRE
Get wavy with a set like this from @the_gel_centre. It’s bright, fun and ticking all our summer boxes.
@THEGELHOUSE
Take your zebra print mani and make it summery. @thegelhouse is providing alllllll the inspo.
@ZOEMOLLIENAILS
We are absolutely obsessed with this contrasting abstract design from @zoemollienails. Stunning.
@ELSGELS
Regular French tips? We don’t know her. Thanks @elsgels for the inspo on this fun bright set.
@SIMPLE.NAILS.AND.MORE
Who ever said you have to stick to just one colour when it comes to nails? No one. Thanks for the inspo @simple.nails.and.more, this set is gorgeous.
@_BY_SHELLEY
If you find yourself jetting off to Greece this summer, then 1) we are so jealous and 2) this set from @_by_shelley is perfect for you. Channel those good positive vibes with an evil eye design all summer long.
@NAILSBY_KATY_
How could you ever be sad with a set like this? This contrasting, mix n match set from @nailsby_katy_ is so up our street.
@__EMSGEMS
Mix n match your nails like @__emsgems this summer, you won’t regret it.
@TORI.NAILEDIT
Hello ocean vibes, hello @tori.nailedit. We can’t get enough of this set.
@_NAILSBYJULIANNA
Neon is a staple for summer nails and @_nailsbyjulianna understood the assignment with this neon green and pink set. Love love love.
@AMBERJHNAILS
You’re going to want to screenshot these bubble gum beauties from @amberjhnails. Bright retro colours in an abstract style, what more can we say. Consider us inspired.
@ANOUSKAANASTASIA
Incoming the absolute Queen of nails herself, @anouskaanastasia giving us some serious summer inspo. These abstract neon nails are one for the long nail lovers.
@BEAUTYSPACE_CHARLOTTE
Florals have always been a go to for nails but this effortless set from @beautyspace_charlotte is painted perfection. So simple but so cute!
@NAILEDBYMIL
Who needs a real holiday when you have @nailedbymil. These three toned almond beauties are giving us all the tropical vibes.
@BAMBINAILSS
Ditch the classic white French tip this summer because it’s all about the neon. @bambinailss are giving us the best of both worlds with this super sweet combo of colours.
@HEYNICENAILS
We are saying hey to this dainty floral set from @heynicenails. This design is never going out of style, thank goodness.
@HOLLIEBARKERNAILARTIST
@holliebarkernailartist is showing us just how to nail the neon trend with these thick alternating tips. This design makes us long for summer.
@LETZGELWITHMEG
@letzgelwithmeg are helping us get our five a day in, with this super fun fruit inspired set. Who says you need to have the same design on every nail? Pick n mix is on trend- even this healthy kind.
@INDIESBEAUTYROOM
We just love this set white abstract line set from @indiesbeautyroom. This is the set for you if you want something simple but effective. Congrats girl, we’re obsessed. Use Blanc White from Essie to replicate at home.
@ISABELMAYNAILS
Brighten up your day with another classic French tips with a twist from @isabelmaynails. This gorgeous candy pink set is absolutely timeless and so neat.
@IMARADOESNAILS
Simple doesn’t have to mean boring with these neon frenchies from @imaradeoesnails. The neon tips are super on trend, whilst still being sophisticated.
@DISCONAILSGLASGOW
This squiggle design from @disconailsglasgow is a stroke of genius. The mix of dark and light matching tones is a winner. If you love funky designs, then these are the nails for you.
@NAILEDITBEAUTY
Tips have had a complete makeover, and we’re here for it. We cannot get over this design from @naileditbeauty. It is literally dripping in genius. We. Must. Have.
@NAILEDBYMIL
@nailedbymil is making waves with this stunning pink and purple wavy set. We’re obsessed.
@NICOLEDOT.BEAUTY
Never underestimate the power of a classic floral design. We love this fresh intricate floral set by @nicoledot.beauty. Hats off to your steady hand girl.
@POP_POLISHED
Straight out of your pinterest feed is @pop_polished with this gorgeous set. We love mixing trends, so this combo of coloured tips and florals is ticking all the boxes for us.
@THEBEAUTYROOMBYSARAH
If you told us that those are real daisies on these nails, we would absolutely believe you. We’re in awe of this matte daisy set from @thebeautyroombysarah. They are going straight to the top of our summer wishlist.
@THEGELHOUSE
@thegelhouse’s mani is nailing all the trends this summer. The mix of pastel colours and abstract line design, looks good enough to eat. If you like simple but fun nails, then this is for you.
@THEHOTBLEND
If you can never decide on one colour for your nails, follow @thehotblend’s lead and just get them all. These rainbow pastel diagonal tips are super fun and funky, perfect if you’re prone to being a lil indecisive.
@KOLORMEKARINA_
Orange and pink is a colour combo we will never get sick of. Thanks for the inspo @kolormekarina_.
@MXR.NAILS
@mxr.nails is providing all the summer vibes with this orange and pink set. Screenshotting and sending to our nail tech immediately.
@BAMBINAILSS
This fresh pastel set from @bambinailss shows us just how the abstract trend is done. The simple yet effective use of negative space and simple colours is so refreshing, we must try it.
@SILKBEAUTY.UK
We can’t get over this super sweet floral set from @silkbeauty.uk. Obsessed.