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When it comes to summer nail designs, the bolder the better.
And whilebright colorsare gorgeous on their own, we’re shameless suckers for seriously goodnail art.
Ahead, we rounded up our favorite nail designs for summer.
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Whatever you decide to go with, you’re sure to find something among these 30 summery nail designs.
This bright pink mani isBarbiecore beautydone right.
Consider this bright nail art one for the books.
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Colorful Croc-Inspired
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Animal print nailsare very in this year, as are bright colors.
Suffice it to say, this abstract, croc-inspired nail art instantly captured our attention.
Scooby Doo Vibes
These colorful iridescent nails are giving us pastel Scooby Doo vibes.
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One word: Groovy.
To recreate the look, you’ll need the Cirque Colors Vice 2023 Collection Set.
Candy Confection
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Candy-colored swirls coupled withnegative spacemake for one summer-centric manicure.
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Wear them poolside, at the beach, and everywhere in between.
Metallic Butterfly Nails
Metallic nail polishis trending hard, as are butterfly accents.
Needless to say, this reimagined French manicure is a must for the months ahead.
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Instead, there’s a gradient effect from the pinky nail to the thumb.
Copy the matte orange design here or consider switching colors for each nail.
We’re here for it.
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Pretty Little Cherries
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How delicious are thesecherry nails?
Ombre Airbrush Nails
From the colorful palette to thepointy shape, these glossy nails are statement-making.
The holographic gemstones only add to the head-turning appeal.
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Consider pairing it withpeach makeupfor the ultimate monochromatic beauty look.
Chillhouse Aura Nails
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How fun are these vibrant aura nails?
This white croc mani will make you swoon.
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Instead, consider a wavy French manicure like the one above.
Reverse Ombre Mermaid Nails
If you likemermaid hairand makeup, why not try mermaid nails?
This reverse ombremermaid manicureis too spot-on to ignore.
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Instead of going full neon, opt for a French tip moment.
This nail design is all about adding pops of color without covering the whole nail.
To achieve the ultra-crisp lines, use nail tape and keep a clean-up brush nearby.
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’80s Squiggles
Old school movie theater vibes, anyone?
Negative Space Rainbow Nails
If you loverainbow manis, you’ll love these gradient tips.
Each nail features two different shades of the same family for an intricate take on the Insta-famous nail trend.
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Sunset Tips
We’re in love with these sunny tips.
The pink and orange combo reminds us of two of our summer faves: Aperol spritzes and sunsets.
Gilded Ocean
These cobalt-blue digits are a great choice for summer and beyond.
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We suggest DIY-ing this look.
And if you mess up, who cares?
Fried eggs don’t need to look perfect.
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When a minimalist design meets a multicolored palette, the result is utter perfection.
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