If you’re lacking some inspo for summer, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best nail art. From spicing up your French tips to drawing intricate designs, there’s so much you can do with a bit of nail polish and the right tools.
Gold French Tip
Lisa Gozlan (@lisagozlan) showed how adding just a bit of drama to a simple manicure can give it a whole different vibe, perfect for summer. Say goodbye to basic manicures, because it’s time to embrace a low-effort, yet slightly more unique design.
Shades Of A Colour
Having one solid colour on your nails is way too boring nowadays, and @ririrealness shows us just how creative you can get with just a few shades of green. She topped the look off with a few floral designs, but even without the embellishments, the look was vibrant and beautiful.
Mirror Nails
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Silver chrome nails are back in style – although it’s not the easiest technique to master, it seems to be all the rage right now. @yagala shared this cracked mirror look on Instagram. The dazzling silver chrome look captured quite a bit of attention and had us sprinting to our local drugstores to grab some silver nail polish.
Tribal Patterns
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While we’re on the topic of silver, @flossy.nails shared this super unique silver tribal nail art on Instagram. The glass nails, topped with the 3D effect of the silver patterns made for a stunning look.
Galaxy Nails
@naglarbynattis shared a tutorial of galaxy nails on TikTok using several different colours of regular nail polish and some magnetic chrome polish too. The intricacy of this look makes it beyond dazzling – and also quite a bit of a challenge to do!
Colourful Scales
If you’re in the mood to play around with colour and explore your creativity, this is the look for you. @thelaquerlassie created this colourful eye-catching look by dotting around some colours and creating different shapes.
Tie-Dye Nails
Summer is all about colour and freedom and this look completely captures that vibe. @denasnails shared a tutorial for her take on tie-dye nails – and it really isn’t as hard as you’d think! Just grab your brightest nail polish colours and go to town.
Cyber Chrome
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The cyber trend seems to be in full force this summer and if that’s the aesthetic you’re going for, this is the look for you. @badgirlsgoodnails shared this nail art on Instagram when it was met with nothing but love from the commenters.
Graffiti Nails
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This is a bit more of a rugged look, so if your vibe is more of the casual baggy clothes and grungy makeup, you may wanna give this a try. @sohotrightnail shared a pic of this graffiti-inspired nail art, which we are absolutely obsessed with.
Gemstone Nails
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@empirenailsandbeauty shared this ethereal nail art, inspired by gemstones, on Instagram. This beautiful set, created with shades of purple and teal and embellished with some silver and chrome detailing, is the exact vibe we’re feeling this summer.
Written By Ayushi Nathanwani
Header Image By @badgirlsgoodnails Instagram
