30 Summer Nail Arts You Should Try

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This article will explore 30 summer nail arts to try out this year that is sure to impress many. Because summer is the perfect time to decorate your nails with unique designs, and using the same design and colors over the seasons can be a bit dull!

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mixture of blue, red, and yellow nails

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This unique design is a stunning mixture of blue, red, and yellow nails that captures the essence of summer.

pink base and tips painted nail design

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Featuring a beautiful pink base and tips painted with small stripes of red, yellow, and green, this summer nail art is sure to impress many.

paint each finger with a different color

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You can paint each finger with a different color, like purple, pink, green, and yellow to celebrate these vibrant summer shades.

ballerina shape nail design

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To make this summer nail art, cut your nails in a ballerina shape and then paint a pastel pink base on them with each tip featuring lime green. You can also dedicate one nail on each hand to have a silhouette of a palm tree.

Ice cream and lollipops are a fun youthful aspect of summer you can highlight with this nail art. You can use a light color base for this nail art, like pink.

Light yellow color and sparkling glitter coating Design

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This design is sure to catch the eye of many thanks to its light yellow color and sparkling glitter coating. You can even use pineapple nail stamps on them.

yellow and green with a palm tree silhouette design

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This summer nail art involves you painting your nails yellow and green and placing a palm tree silhouette on different fingers.

ballerina shaped nails with ombre orange colors

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To make this summer nail art, you can use ballerina shaped nails and then paint them in stunning ombre orange colors.

deep orange shade design

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If you’re looking to make a statement with your summer nails, you can paint them a deep orange shade.

pink base with small butterfly wing pattern design

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This nail art is a little intricate, but it’s a beautiful ode to summer. You can paint a pink base and then use gel polish to paint a small butterfly wing pattern on each of your fingers.

pink nails with glitter coating

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You can paint your nails pink and then coat them with glitter, but leave one plain to make a statement.

yellow and white nails with small sunflowers

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For those who love flowers, this nail art is one to try out. You can paint four of your nails yellow and one white. One the white nail you can then paint a small sunflower on it.

To make this nail art, shape your nails in a ballerina shape and then paint then a deep red. You can then paint speckled designs on one nail with a lighter shade of red.

neon yellow and a palm tree silhouette on one

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Summer is one of the best times of the year to use neon colors and you can with this summer nail art design. You can paint your nails neon yellow and then design a palm tree silhouette on one.

alternating colors of pink, black, and white

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You can paint your nails alternating colors of pink, black, and white and then place a silhouette of a palm tree on them.

almond shape with yellow and pink colors

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You can shape your nails in an almond shape and then in alternating shades of yellow and pink. After doing this, you can then use gel paint to make beautiful leaves on them.

light pink with orange edge nails

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To make this summer nail art, paint your nails light pink with orange edges. Make sure to leave one without an edge though so you can paint a juicy orange slice on it.

pink base with stripes of colors design

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Making this summer nail art is simple. You can paint a base of pink (or similar light color) and then paint stripes of colors on it like red, yellow, blue, and purple.

soothing mint color and two clear with summer citrus fruits

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You can paint your nails a soothing mint color, but leave two clear so you can paint summer citrus fruits on them.

alternating colors of teal and red and two nails with flower petals

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You can paint your nails alternating colors of teal and red and then paint two nails with flower petals.

These ombre nails celebrate the different shades of summer. Each nail goes from light to dark starting with a pink/orange mix to yellow/blue and blue/purple.

clear nail polish and bold stripe of colors with a few black dots

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You can give your nails a quick painting of clear nail polish and then paint a bold stripe in the color of your choice down the middle. To add even more pop, place a few black dots around the width of your nails.

yellow nails with a small sunflower on one

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This is a simple summer nail art design to try. Simply paint your nails yellow and then a small sunflower on one of them.

pastel pink base with a silhouette of a palm leaf or flamingo on one

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You can paint your nails pastel pink but on one finger of each hand place a silhouette of a palm leaf or flamingo.

purple and gray nails with sparkling glitter

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Paint your nails alternating colors of purple and gray with a few nails on each hand featuring sparkling glitter.

sleek square shape with deep blue ocean color design

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You can cut your nails to have a sleek square shape and then paint them a deep blue ocean color.

turquoise base and intricate flower or dragonfly designs

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To do this summer nail art, paint your nails with a turquoise base and then use a gel pen to create intricate flower or dragonfly designs on them.

pink and light blue with flamingo or pineapple on a few different nails

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This unique nail art design is a beautiful way to celebrate the warmer months of the year. You can paint your nails pink and light blue. You can then design a flamingo or pineapple on a few different nails and outline them with glitter.

For a vibrant summer nail art design, you can try this one out. Simply paint your nails deep orange and then paint a palm tree silhouette on it.

yellow and orange nails with an orange or lemon slice

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You can paint your nails alternating colors of yellow and orange and then use a white gel pen to create an outline of an orange or lemon slice on them.

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for some fashionable and stylish nails art to try, definitely keep these 30 ideas in mind. They not only are somewhat easy to do, but are a great way to celebrate the summer.

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