Get your nails ready for summer with these trendy and vibrant summer nail art ideas! From beachy vibes to tropical designs, there’s a design for every taste.

Summer is the season of sun-kissed skin, endless sunshine and playful fashion. And what better way to complete your summer look than with a matching set of summer nails?

Whether you’re lounging by the pool, attending a chic rooftop soirée, or just looking to add a pop of color to your everyday look, these 50 summer nail art ideas will ensure your fingertips are the perfect accessory. From bright and bold to soft and serene, there’s a design to match any mood.

50 Cute Summer Nails For Your Next Mani

1. Pink + Pearls

We just adore these seashell-inspired nails, with the shimmering white pearls embellishing the base of each nail and the 3D texture to create the shell aesthetic. The pale pink base sparkles in the light, making these nails perfect for the summer months!

2. Sunset Shades

Sunset-inspired color palettes are always a good idea – just like this pink, orange, and pale blue manicure. The colors have been blended into one another to create this ombre-like effect and then sponged onto a sheer white base, so each shade really pops – just stunning!

3. Coral Waves

Coral is one of the best shades for the summer months and will perfectly show off your tan. In this coral manicure, three nails have been painted with glossy coral polish, then the ring and little fingers have a sheer nude base then are decorated with waves of white, coral, blue, and lime green polish at the tip of the nail for a fun pop of color.

4. Shimmery Blue Ocean Tips

If you are heading for a summer vacation soon, then these ocean nails are just what you need! Each nail has a sheer pink base and is decorated with shimmering blue polish in a wavey shape at the tip of the nail. The 3D elements add dimension and the shimmer looks just like the sparkling sea in the sunlight.

5. Pastel Watermelons

These pastel watermelon nails just scream summer! Three nails are painted with pink polish, while the little finger is painted in green polish, then the ring finger is decorated like a watermelon – with half the nail in pink, decorated with black seeds then the white and green stripes to represent the shell of the watermelon.

6. Gold Stars

Go a little more glam for your summer nails with this gold stars design. The base is just gorgeous, with different sheer pink tones, and a touch of lilac and yellow, decorating the nail. Then each nail is embellished with gleaming gold stars, waves, and tips – just incredible!

7. Pink + Orange

This vibrant pink and orange design is super eye-catching and perfect for summer vacations! The thumb is painted in bright orange and the ring and little fingers are painted in bubblegum pink, while the index and middle fingers are decorated with waves and curves in these two contrasting polishes to create a bold look.

8. A Pop Of Yellow

For those of you who love neutral nails, this pop of yellow manicure is just what you need! Each of the nails is painted with a glossy nude base, and then a semi-circle of bright yellow polish sits at the base of the nail to add a fun, summery pop of color.

9. Swirls + Florals

Play around with lots of different patterns and designs within this attention-grabbing manicure. The nails each have a different design, including flowers, cherries, swirls, sparkles, and super trendy aura design, but have kept the color palette to pink, orange, blue, and white shades for a cohesive look.

10. Starfish Nails

What’s more perfect for the summer months than this cute starfish design?! The nails have a sheer white matte base and then are each decorated with a 3D white starfish, that sits in a different place on each nail. The simplicity of the design makes it ideal for those of you who love minimalist nail art.