I don’t know about you, but I can’t get enough of the summer’s pleasant weather. Summertime is the season of growth and prosperity—tank tops, patio meals, and the opportunity to sport the newest nail colours? Enrol me, please. Not only does a fresh manicure go well with my summer capsule clothing, it also lifts my spirits. And the vibrant, dreamy summer months are, in my opinion, the best time of year to choose a new nail paint.
When it comes to manicure trends for summer 2024, colour is everything. In addition to the blue and yellow hues that have taken over the runways and practically everyone’s FYPs, pastels and metallics are also seeing a major surge in popularity.
The sole issue? You’ll discover that making a decision is difficult for you. We’ve compiled 30 ideas for summer manis that are so gorgeous we can’t stop thinking about them.
1. Light blue
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you probably know that light blue is fashionable right now. Choose the ideal periwinkle shade for your summertime manicure; you may add some flair with French tips or just go with a basic shade of blue.
2. Lemon yellow
If light blue is this summer’s must-have hue, then yellow is a perfect match. This manicure in lemon yellow is both adorable and striking.
3. Metallic blue
This summer, metallic nails are making a huge comeback, but we’re not sticking to simple chrome nails anymore. Consider using some metallic blue tones as an alternative. We are particularly fond of its shimmering, washed-denim tone.
4. Little flowers
Now is the perfect time of year to add miniature flowers to your manicure! These tiny blooms combined with a couple of French tips are just heavenly. With your iced latte, this manicure is ideal for summertime photos.
5. Solid white
Without the occasional solid white manicure, is summer even truly here? A white manicure is always quite adaptable, whether you choose it to match any {patriotic holidays} or just to add some pop to your pastel ensembles.
6. Mint green
This year, pastel nails are really fashionable, and wearing mint green nails will make your friends green with jealousy. All summer long, this manicure will have you feeling as cool as a cucumber.
7. Lavender
If you’re not into green nails, you could want to choose a pale lavender colour. Light purple looks great, but it also goes well with more when it’s this gorgeous violet colour.
8. Bubble effect
This summer, are you looking to change things up and go a little bolder with your manicure? Since mermaid-core is always trendy, think about giving your nails some bubbles, like in this building gel manicure.
9. Bright green
This summer, wear this gorgeous emerald colour on your nails to channel that vibrant watermelon green. This hue will make your hands pop against your sunny outfit—it practically seems like it was designed to hold a mimosa on a terrace.
10. Dark brown
Cowgirl summertime is here, people! Cowboy Carter and the country music revival in general over the past year have made us all want to embrace a Western style this season, even when it comes to our manicures. This shade of dark brown will look fantastic with a fantastic pair of boots.
11. Purple glow
How gorgeous does this radiant purple manicure appear in the sunlight? A shimmering purple will draw attention and get you thrilled for all of your social summer events. This colour was made for the summer.
12. Red cherries
You can expect to see nails like these everywhere this summer since cherry patterns are expected to be quite trendy. We adore this easy-to-do-at-home appearance of matching a French manicure with a cherry design.
13. Little gems
This summer, add some shine to your fingertips with little jewels like these! This is going to be one of your favourite designs of the year, no matter what colour you choose.
14. Tiny polka dots
In 2024, polka dots will be huge again! The multicoloured pattern on this manicure has us completely enamoured; it like a candy jar on your own nails. This is the ideal style for the color-indecisive person.
15. Metallic pink
These nails seamlessly blend pastel and metallic, two of the hottest trends this season. Once more, the raised chrome design is going to be quite popular this summer; it’s the ideal, striking look for warm weather.
16. Melted French tips
You need go no farther than these melting French tips if you’re looking for a little fancier take on a French manicure this summer. You may mix and match the colour you select for the dip effect on each nail, making it playful yet still rather discreet.
17. Aqua blue
Planning a beach vacation this summer? To complement the ocean water, you most surely need some aqua nails. Now is the ideal time to capitalise on the sense of warm weather because this teal colour is the kind that you really only want to wear during that season.
18. Light grey
This spring, cloudy grey nails have been popular, and it’s unlikely that things will change much in the summer. This one’s for you, neutral gals—these nails exude composure and coolness.
19. Black French tips
Stick with black French tips as a way to switch things up if you love black nail paint but don’t want to do a full black manicure in the middle of summer. With silver gems atop, these otherwise neutral and adaptable nails get a tiny twist.
20. Clear
You don’t have to go all out with your manicure just because it’s summer. At times, a clear polish combined with very well-maintained cuticles and nail beds makes for the ideal manicure.
21. Metallic French tips
That heightened chrome is back! If a fully metallic manicure isn’t your thing, opt for a French manicure to keep things straightforward. It’s the ideal take on a timeless style to really bring your nails to life.
22. Little suns
These charming little suns on your nails are too cute for the inevitable heat wave that this summer will bring. These nails, with their vivid orange highlight and yellow background, are completely on trend for this year.
23. Frosted effect
These frosted nails are perfect if you want a neutral nail appearance with a hint of extra flair. It’s ideal for layering over your favourite colour or worn alone. It’s a little more subtle than a full-on glazed doughnut appearance.
24. Tortoiseshell
Nothing, in my opinion, says “old money nails” like a tortoiseshell manicure. Similar to the colour chocolate brown, these will go well with whatever summertime outfit you decide to put together that is Western-inspired.
25. Peach
Not for nothing is it the Pantone colour of the year! You might as well get ahead of the game this summer with some vibrant peach nails since peaches are poised to have a huge moment. Furthermore, it’s peach season anyhow!
26. Cobalt blue
Another wildly popular colour for 2024, vibrant cobalt blue is in right now and would make a great summertime manicure. Don’t be scared by this colour; it’s much more versatile than it first appears and goes with almost anything.
27. Solid red
I think bright red looks great in the summer, but everyone else seems to think it belongs in the cold. Hehe. This cherry red tone is the epitome of “ready to have a popsicle on the beach.”
28. Bright orange
This exact orange would be the colour August, if Taylor Swift’s song were a colour. When summer is almost over and you want to enjoy every last bit of it, this nail colour is ideal (and match the sunset). This shade will contrast beautifully with any ensemble.
29. Bubblegum pink
This summer, are you still holding onto your Barbie colours? You are not at fault here. This season, your nails will stick out thanks to the perfect bubblegum hue of bright pink.
30. Stars
Not to mention, the summer is the one season of the year when a star manicure is truly appropriate. We adore this neutral manicure that nonetheless commands attention with its black stars set against a beige backdrop.
