Here are 16 bright summer nails and cute colours you should give a go this year.
Summer is the perfect time for bright coloured nails and funky nail art designs. With summer well on its way, it’s time to get your nail designs sorted. This year is all about bright colours and cool nail art designs, which is exactly what you need for the summer!
In this post, I’ll be sharing 16 bright summer nails and colours to try. These nail designs are trendy, cool, and just everything you need this summer. There’s a design perfect for everyone, so if you’re looking for some nail inspiration, here’s what you’ve been looking for.
1. Red Flames
This bright red shade is the ultimate summer colour. It’s vibrant, bold, and very eye-catching. The red mixed with the nude nail art design is a nice blend that allows it to stand out, but it’s still acceptable as an everyday design.
The gold glitter is a great touch as it’s not too much but enough to make the nail design look even more detailed. This colour compliments any skin tone; it just stands out and creates the perfect statement manicure.
2. Summer Waves
This nail art is cool, fun, and a great summertime design. The different colour on each hand is a great way of being unique and making the design perfect for you and your taste. The nude base is great for allowing the nail art to stand out, and it helps keep the design minimal and not too complicated.
3. Sunshine Yellow
Yellow is the go-to summer colour, so why not have it on your nails too. This is a simple yet chic nail design, but sometimes simplicity is key. The short square nail with one block colour looks clean and fresh, which is what you want for the summer season. Again, this colour looks great on all skin tones, so get ready to rock this all summer!
4. Rainbow Croc Print
Multi-coloured nails have been very popular for the last few seasons, and there’s no denying that they’re perfect for the summer. The bright neon colours and the croc print work well together and help the detail stand out. This is a great option for a holiday manicure; the bright colours in the bright sun are the best combo!
5. Blue Skies
Blue is a lovely colour for the summer; it’s chic, elegant but still summery enough. This nail design is cute and feminine; the flower tip is very intricate and adds a nice amount of detail.
The two tip designs break up the colour and make the whole design more interesting. What’s great about this design is you could have it a few times in different colours and enjoy it throughout the summer season.
6. Flower Fun
This is the ideal summer nail design, the colours, and the flower design. Pink, yellow, and orange really compliment each other and make a great design.
The flower nail art against the nude base allows every detail to stand out and creates a great statement manicure. The gold line detail makes the nails look more luxurious while still keeping in line with the fun element of the design.
7. Key Lime Pie
Green is the colour of the year, so why not have it on your nails too. This shade of green is ideal for the warmer weather, and the combination of the green and nude works really well together.
The balance of the two colours is very classy and a sophisticated way to have a green manicure. The almond shape is great for summer; it’s different from the classic square or coffin but still elegant and trendy.
8. Abstract Swirls
Contrasting colours are a huge trend this year, and pink and orange are the best combinations. The neon shades are great for the summer and festival seasons. The swirl design is fun and edgy and makes the manicure much more interesting. The almond shape makes this design look more elegant and chic, perfect for a special summer occasion.
9. Purple Spring
Purple and green complement each other and create a lovely manicure for the summer. Swirl designs have been super popular for a while now, and it doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere this summer. The small white and gold line detailing is subtle but makes the different colours pop more.
10. Carnival Print
This multi-colour design is fun, quirky, and a great way to step out of your comfort zone for the summer. If you tend to stick to the same types of designs, then this is a great one to experiment with. The contrasting colours and mixture of designs are very unique and distinctive; it’ll definitely catch people’s attention.
11. Orange Marble
Orange is bold, fun, and a great statement colour for this summer. The marble detail is a classic design, but it always looks good and really elevates the design.
This nail design is great for a special occasion; even though it is very vibrant, the design itself it’s classy and chic; it’s a nice balance. If it is too bright for you, but you like the design, you could always get a muted or pastel orange; it’s the same design but more toned down.
12. Pink or Blue
Pink and blue flowers are such a cute design for the summer season. The pastel shades make the design more subtle than bright neon colours, but the design is still really nice that many will love this year. I like that the flower design gives the illusion of joint from the two nails, with the nail art being at the top of one nail and the bottom on the other.
13. Violet Hearts
This shade of purple is super popular at the moment, and it is stunning in a nail design. This is a very strong, bold purple but isn’t as bright as the neon shades, which is great if you want a bright colour that is still toned down enough for an everyday look. The contrast between the purple and baby pink is very nice; they complement each other, making the design pop.
14. Green Field
This nail design would be ideal for a festival. Not only is it bright and eye-catching, but it’s also a fun yet cute design. The mix between flowers and checkers creates that cute but quirky kind of look.
The green is a nice shade; it’s a colour you’d want to have over and over again. The little pops of white and yellow are a nice touch; it’s a nice way to break up the green, as a solid green manicure could be a lot for some.
15. Sea Blue
Cobalt blue is one of the best colours for summer. This design is very classy and elegant but still a very summery manicure. The minimal design is ideal for someone that likes simplicity as the cuticle tip design is a small touch, but it’s still a very trendy look. This design would be perfect for a special occasion when you want something bright but still very chic.
16. Summer Prints
This paisley-type design is playful and fun. The different colours are distinctive, yet the colours really compliment each other and almost balance each other out. The dot and line detailing are so intricate that it takes a simple design and elevates it to another level. The nude base is a nice way of bringing it all together and preventing it from being too loud.
