One way to do so is with a jelly manicure.
Keep scrolling for 16 of our favorites (and some majorsummer mani inspo).
Spritz Jelly Nails
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Let’s kick things off on a hot note.
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Thesespritzjelly nails perfectly encapsulate summer with their Aperol-inspired tone that borders on neon.
Blue and Yellow Jelly Nails
We love how vibrant turquoise and neon yellow look together.
A jelly finish andnegative space French tipsonly add to the overall appeal.
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This jelly Skittle French would make the perfectPride mani.
Burnt Orange Jelly Nails
Burnt orange is another color that just screams summer.
It creates an ultra-warm glow akin to days spent in the summer sun.
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(With plenty of SPF protection, of course.)
Pink Chrome Jelly Nails
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Iridescent pink chrome jelly nails?
Nail artistMelanie Gravescreated this gorgeous summer nail look by topping her jelly polish withchromepowder.
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Consider a shimmery coral-inspired mani.
Nail artist Brittney Ellen used a dotting tool to draw on the designs in this coral-colored set.
Luckily, the fruit is pretty simple to DIY with a nail art brush and some patience.
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(And if you don’t… there’s always decals.)
Pink Shimmer Jelly Nails
A sheer, shimmery pink mani?
It’s like a grown-up take on the jelly shoes of our youth.
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Cute, cute, cute.
Jade Jelly Nails
This manicure is perfect for the earthy girls out there.
DIY this look by topping off an earthy green jelly polish with a coat of sheer glitter.
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Pink Jelly Nails
Not much time to spruce up your nails?
Make it easy on yourself with a coat or two of a jelly shade and call it a day.
Pinks and blues are particularlyon-trend this season.
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Watercolor Jelly Nails
Feeling artsy?
Dot a few shades of jelly polish onto your nails.
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