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5 Colourful Manicure Trends For Summer

5 Colourful Manicure Trends For Summer 2025

Photos by @samrosenails (left), @biab.byjem_ (right)/via Instagram

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5 Colourful Manicure Trends For Summer

Get inspired to show off a fresh set with these summer-ready nail trends. 

Summer is the perfect season to try out a playful and colourful manicure. Whether you're spending your days sipping spritzes on a patio or exploring the city, these nail trends are sure to bring the fun. 

 

1. Fruit salad

Strawberries, lemons, and kiwis! Fruit is making its way onto your nails for a manicure that's as playful as it is delicious. Bold and full of pep, this fruity trend evokes sunny picnics and beach cocktails. Each nail can feature a different fruit or a repeated pattern in a printed style—perfect for showing off your creativity right down to your fingertips.

 

2. Summer stripes

Simple and timeless, colourful stripes add a light, graphic touch to your look. Think pastel lines, pink-orange, or nautical blue-white combinations reminiscent of umbrellas and beach towels. This minimalist style is perfect for those who want a nod to summer without going overboard.

 

3. Seaside dreaming

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Mimi (@nail_art_by_mimi)

For a mermaid-worthy manicure, opt for marine textures. Clear 3D gel allows you to recreate the effect of water, seashells, and even starfish. These seaside-inspired nails are a hit at festivals, summer weddings, and coastal travel.

 

4. Butter yellow

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Esra Demirkafa (@esos.nails)

Could this be the new neutral shade of the summer? Neither too bright nor too muted, butter yellow brightens tanned skin and softly pairs with all your summer outfits. 

 

5. Bright coral 

It's impossible to talk about summer manicures without mentioning coral. Whether it's peach, pink, or neon orange, this colour evokes popsicles, sunsets, and the energy of sunny days. Pro tip: alternate the intensities of coral on each nail for a cool gradient effect. 

 

 

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