The 15 Best Summer Nail Trends to Inspire Your Next Manicure

1. Silver nail designs

These silver French tip nails look pretty great on their own but we also love the tiny gems added to the nail bed for something a little bit different.

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2. Chrome nail designs

If you feel like adding the teeniest glam but don’t want to go all out, try some chrome tips on longer nude nails. Slide your fave silver rings on your fingers and you’re good to go.

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3. Multi-colour nail designs

Traditional with a slight twist, the hand-painted rainbow swirl on top of a neutral nail works really well with pastel and neon nail varnishes. Go the whole hog and cover your nails with sweet swirls or just add to the tips for a pop of colour.

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4. Multicoloured Gem Nails

Now these are a real head-turner! There are thousands of gem nail designs out there that are topped with rhinestones, studs, crystals or charms, but we love this minimalist set complete with abstract shapes.

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5. Multicoloured Abstract Nails

Think block colours, squiggly lines and abstract shapes for this trend that’s taken over Instagram.

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6. Flower nail art designs

There are tons of ways to do this trend – flowers on every nail, dainty dots, painterly leaves, or loads of colour. With so many flowers to recreate, you’ll be spoilt for choice!

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7. Bright flower nail art designs

These bright flower print nails are done using a stamp, the result? A neat and clean set of nails that would look great in any colour.

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8. French tip nail art designs

We’ve done the best 60 French tip nails, and here are some of the best of the bunch! First up, the classic nude and white combo on almond-shaped nails that we all know and love.

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9. Colourful French tip nail art designs

How cute are these smiley face French tip nails using cool pastel colours?

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10. Rainbow nail art designs

Rainbow nail art doesn’t have to be bold and bright, how dreamy are these swirly pastel rainbow nails complete with painted stars and glitter?

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11. Tie-dye rainbow nail art designs

But if bright is more your style, these tie-dye nail art designs are a great take on a rainbow nail.

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12. Simple nail art designs

We see tons of elaborate nail art designs on social media, but this set with simple line nail art is just as eye-catching and will look great with any outfit. You could even have a go at this one at home if you’ve got some thin brushes or nail tools.

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13. Easy nail art designs

Prefer to DIY your nails rather than go to the salon? We’ve got you with this easy-peasy nail art design that any novice can try their hand at – simply use a small brush or a wooden dotting tool to create this look.

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14. Easter nails

Nothing says Easter like bunnies and eggs!

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15. Valentine’s nail designs

Heading out for a romantic meal with your partner or celebrating ‘Galentines’ instead of Valentine’s and spending the night with the girls?

Add a bit of whimsy to your outfit with these understated Valentine’s nail designs using a neutral base and dainty hearts.

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And there we have it! The 15 best nail designs for 2023 – now, off to the salon!