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Beauty, Nails · April 18, 2021

50 Insanely Cute Summer Nail Designs

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Summer’s just around the corner, and that means it’s time to trade those cozy gloves and mittens for sizzling manis and pedis! Here, we’re all about embracing the season’s vibrant energy, and what better way to do that than with some seriously hot nail art?

Ready to kick off your hot girl summer with a manicure that matches your mood? Then you’ve come to the right place, darling! This year’s summer nail trends are hotter than ever, and each one is a guaranteed showstopper.

A Few Trendy Summer Design to Obsess Over:

French with a Twist: The classic French manicure is getting a fresh summer makeover! Nail artists are getting super creative with this timeless style, incorporating pops of color, glitter accents, and unexpected designs on the tips. There are some gorgeous options in this post, so get ready to be inspired.

Pastels & Neons: Pastels are have always been summer favorite, but this year, don’t be afraid to embrace the bold and beautiful world of neons! There’s no wrong answer or choice when it comes to summer manicures.

Butterfly Manis: Butterfly nail designs are a breath of fresh air and a fun idea for summer, adding a touch of whimsy and femininity to your fingertips.

Get ready to dive into a world of color and creativity with these hot summer nail designs.


Ballerina Nails

Ballerina shaped nails are long and graceful with a flat edge at the end, sort of like the ballerina shoes they are named after. Here are some cute ballerina shaped summer nail designs for 2023! instagram

SWIRLY RAINBOW FRENCH TIP NAILS

swirl French tip summer nail designs for 2021
IG: nails.by.zo_

ICY BLUE NAILS

Blue summer nail designs for 2021
IG: philglamournails

PEACHY GRAPEFRUIT NAILS

Peachy grapefruit summer nail designs for 2021
IG: chelseaoconnor_naileducator

PASTEL GRADIENT GRID NAILS

PASTEL GRID NAILSsummer nail designs for 2021
IG: katiealice_nail_design

COW PRINT SUMMER NAIL DESIGN

cow print summer nail designs for 2021
IG: camisnailss

SHADES OF PINK NAILS

pink summer nail designs for 2021
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YELLOW BUTTERFLY NAILS

yellow butterfly nails summer nail designs for 2021
IG: sirenareenasboutique

MONOCHROME PUZZLE NAILS

MONOCHROME PUZZLE summer nail designs for 2021
IG: nails.by.zo_

BRIGHT YELLOW NAILS

BRIGHT YELLOW summer nail designs for 2021
IG: miasolx

GEOMETRIC PRINT NAILS

GEO PRINT ORANGE summer nail designs for 2021
IG: nailsby_jukus

SHADES OF GREEN FRENCH TIPS

SHADES OF GREEN FRENCH TIPS summer nail designs for 2021
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SEXY JUNGLE NAILS

SEXY JUNGLE summer nail designs for 2021
IG: dallasalexiaxo

GOLDEN HOUR INSPIRED NAILS

GOLDEN HOUR INSPIRED summer nail designs for 2021
IG: nails.by.zo_

BLUE BLUE NAILS

BLUE OMBRE summer nail designs for 2021
IG: philglamournails

HEAVENLY NAILS

HEAVENLY summer nail designs for 2021
IG: paintedbystacey

PINK SWIRLY FRENCH TIP

PINK SWIRLY FRENCH TIP summer nail designs for 2021
IG: katiealice_nail_design

PINK BUTTERFLY NAILS

PINK BUTTERFLY summer nail designs for 2021
IG: fasia.nails

MIXED BROWN FRENCIES

summer nail designs for 2021
IG: acrylicsbyalysha

BLUE BUTTERFLY NAILS

BLUE BUTTERFLY NAILS summer nail designs for 2021
IG: fasia.nails

JUICY FRUITY LIPPY NAILS

JUICY FRUITY LIPPY NAILS summer nail designs for 2021
IG: chelseaoconnor_naileducator

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Stiletto Nails

Stiletto shaped nails are super hot and super fierce. They were named after the type of shoe because they are usually long and filed down to have a sharp point. I like to call them the lady claws because they’re shaped kinda like claws. Here are some hot stiletto shaped summer nail designs for 2023!

PURLPLE AND COW PRINT NAILS

PURPLE AND COW PRINT summer nail designs for 2021
IG: sassnailartistry

SUNFLOWER AND BUTTERFLIES NAILS

SUNFLOWER AND BUTTERFLIES summer nail designs for 2021
IG: philglamournails

PURPLE BUTTERFLY FRENCHIES

PURPLE BUTTERFLY FRENCHIES summer nail designs for 2021
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LEMONY NAILS

LEMONY summer nail designs for 2021
IG: ooh.beautybyj

HOT YELLOW & ORANGE NAILS

HOT YELLOW & ORANGE NAILS summer nail designs for 2021
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90’S INSPIRED NAILS

90'S INSPIRED NAILS summer nail designs for 2021
IG: spellboundxnails

JUNGLE VIBEZ NAILS

JUNGLE VIBEZ summer nail designs for 2021
IG: pazurki_official

PEACHY NAILS

PEACHY SUMMER NAILS 2021
IG: califreenails

PASTEL STILETTO FRNCH TIPS

PASTEL FRENCH TIPS
IG: nailsbyalsn

Square Nails

Square nails are a super cute nail shape with a very interesting, very defined look. They have flat edges and a flat top, which is kind of obvious given their name. Here are some super glamorous square shaped summer nail designs!

SQUARE NEON NAILS

NEON SQUARE SUMMER NAILS DESIGNS
IG: joelyoceannails

PINK BUTTERFLY NAILS

PINK BUTTERFLY NAILS
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PINK MARBLE NAILS

PINK MARBLE NAILS
IG: elize_nails

DREWS PEACHES NAILS

DREWS PEACHES NAILS
IG: slanenailz

90’S CARTOON NAILS

90'S CARTOON NAILS
IG: spellboundxnails

URBAN FRENCH TIPS

URBAN FRENCH TIPS
IG: acrylicsbyalysha

FLORAL FRENCHIES

FLORAL FRENCHIES
IG: acrylicsbyalysha
NEON GREEN FRENCH TIPS
IG: elize_nails

BLUE ABSTRACT ART NAILS

BLUE ABSTRACT ART NAILS
IG: joelyoceannails

SQUARE PASTEL NAILS

SQUARE PASTEL NAILS
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SWIRLY FRENCH TIP NAILS

SWIRLY FRENCH TIP NAILS
IG: tori.nailedit

Almond Nails

Almond shaped nails are in my opinion deliciously feminine and chic. They aren’t as aggressive as stiletto nails but still have rounded pointed ends… Want to try out this style of nails this summer? Here are some really cute almond style nails.

ART NAILS

ART NAILS
IG: nails_and_soul

COW & ZEBRA PRINT NAILS

COW AND ZEBRA NAILS
IG: jazzynailsx

ALMOND PASTEL FRENCHIES

ALMOND PASTEL FRENCHIES
IG: pop_polished

WHITE AND NUDE SWIRLY NAILS

WHITE STREAKS NAILS
IG: ps_nailss

NEON ORANGE FRENCH TIPS

ORANGE FRENCH TIPS
IG: amberjhnails

COLORFUL COW NAILS

COLORFUL COW NAILS
IG: get_nailed321

MONOCHROMATIC ARTSY NAILS

MONOCHROMATIC ARTSY NAILS
IG: gloss_la

RAINBOW OUTLINE FRENCHIES

RAINBOW OUTLINE FRENCHIES
IG: disseynails
WHITE ARTSY NAILS
IG: magianegranails

SMILY NAILS

EMOJI NAILS
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Thank you for reading this post! Those were the 50+ summer nail designs, I hope you found some inspiration. Let me know if you’re going to try any of them!

Posted By: ngozamay · In: Beauty, Nails

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  1. Ideias Empreendedoras says

    July 4, 2021 at

    Great manicure tips. Butterfly nails really are everywhere and they are beautiful.

    Reply
    • ngozamay says

      August 28, 2021 at

      Thanks ???? and yeah totally butterfly nails are super trendy right now but it’s a trend we can all appreciate because you can honestly never go wrong with them ????

      Reply

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