Is there a better time than summer to go wild with bold nail designs and fun colors? When staying cool means keeping outfits simple and light, let your accessories do the talking—especially your nails.
Below, we’ve rounded up 25 funky summer nails designs to inspire you to spice up your style.
1. 3D Summer Nails
3D summer nails designs are not for the minimalists, but if you’ve been curious about this trend, this tropical reef design might just be the push you need to take the plunge. It’s bold and fun!
2. Mango Swirl Summer Nails
Pink and orange might seem like an odd pair, but together they create a vibrant, energetic look that’s perfect for summer.
3. Under The Sea Nails
Gorgeous nail art doesn’t mean your nails need to be very long. This cute under the sea scene looks even more adorable on short nails!
4. Neon Summer Mani
Neon yellow and glitter are the perfect summer duo. This electrifying combo will make your tan pop and make sure your beach outfits are perfect.
5. Watermelon Nails
Bright fuchsia nails with a playful watermelon slice on one accent nail—simple, cute, and perfect for summer!
6. Subtle Lemon Nails
Yellow is super on trend at the moment, but single color nails are sooo not summer, right? The tiny hand-drawn lemons on a crisp white base make these lemon nails zesty fresh!
7. Mermaid Core Nails
These enchanting nails will make you feel like a mermaid. The beautiful colors and the ocean details will definitely make you feel magical!
8. Glazed Rainbow Nails
We’re not ready to say goodbye to chrome just yet—we’re now using it to upgrade other nail art techniques. This gorgeous rainbow ombre mani with a chrome finish is dreamy!
9. Summer Fruits Nails
When it’s hot and you’re craving juicy fruit, you know it’s the right time for a colorful, fruity summer mani.
10. Orange Floral Nails
Tiny, delicate flowers, a pop of orange and the unavoidable French tips: this is a clean girl version of summer nails—subtle and delicate, but summery and fresh.
11. 3D Ocean Nails
The dynamic 3D gel design on these dramatic stiletto nails gives the impression of waves breaking on the shore, flowing over the fingertips. Amazing!
12. Citrus Nails
Lemons, limes and oranges, oh my! This fruity delight will make your nails stand out—prepare for everyone to ask about your fun, fresh mani.
13. Summer Aura Nails
The already colorful aura nails get a summer upgrade: ultra bright, ultra colorful and sizzling hot. This is summer energy in a manicure.
14. Floral Fruity Nails
We’re taking delicate floral designs on a nude base from spring into summer and adding juicy fruits to sweeten the season.
15. Hot Tangerine Nails
This tropical tangerine shade is the right choice for summer. The paler accent nails make the color pop even more.
16. Starfish Nails
The basic French manicure might be a little boring for the summer, but you can make it more exciting. Here’s a coastal French mani with seafoam tips and starfish details.
17. Funky Summer Nails
Summer is the time to go bold with your nails. This funky design is a fun and creative way to play with colors and highlight your summer tan.
18. Neon Rainbow Nails
This vibrant design combines the colors of the rainbow in neon shades with a dazzling ultra-glossy finish. Summer perfection!
19. Juicy Watermelon Nails
These summer-ready nails alternate between a vibrant pink and a fresh green, with one nail featuring a cleverly designed 3D juicy watermelon slice. Refreshing!
20. Tiny Oranges Mani
There’s no shortage of cool designs for short nails in the summer. The blue border makes this summery mani fresh and unique!
21. Tropical Beach Nails
These magnificent tropical nails will make you feel like you’re on a beach vacation—you’ll feel the ocean breeze and the warm sand every time you look at them.
22. Summer Day Nails
The softness of baby blue on a pinky nude gets a summer kick with the bold hot pink curve. This bright and cheerful mani will pop next to your fresh tan.
23. Neon Vacation Nails
Neon shades are trending every summer, but if you’re not ready to go as far as Hailey Bieber’s neon green nails, even a subtle design one of these electrifying colors will get you sizzling.
24. Pink Mermaid Nails
This pink mermaid mani is delicate, pretty and simple, but unmistakably summery. The pink chrome on a nude base adds a cute, subtle glow.
25. Funky Fresh Summer Nails
Tie-dye swirl designs are a summer staple, especially when done in bright, vivid colors. This funky fresh design is perfect for festivals and beach days.