65 Gorgeous Summer Nails You Need to Try in 2025
This post is packed with the hottest trends this year for summer nails including amazing summer designs in the prettiest new colors this year. I’ll show you some simple everyday nails too. Whether you have acrylic, gel or your natural nail you’ll find some inspiration to get pretty nails for the summer.
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Summer Color Trends for 2025
So, the hottest colors that I’m seeing for summer nails this year are all shades of blue and butter yellow, and a summer twist on the mocha mouse color. Check out some inspiration with these trendy colors below.
Blue Nails
First let’s check out how to pull of the blue nails for summer. There are tons of options including baby blue, navy, robin’s egg, midnight, blue grey and with all sorts of patterns too.
1 | Blue Mismatched Nails
Mismatched nails are a fun trend to try this year. You can paint each hand a different shade of blue and then add different graphics like flowers and smiley faces to a few nails on each hand.
2 | Square Royal Blue Nails
Royal blue is a great summer vacation nail color. The crispness of these nails makes me think of summers chilling at the beach house or on a boat!
3 | Blue Bow Nails
Bows are everywhere this year so why not add them to your nails too! Mix and match some polka dots and checkers for fun summer vibes!
4 | Minimal Blue Gel Nails
Here’s some inspo if you want to keep it minimal and still on trend. Add small blue petals to your clear gel nails.
5 | Classy Blue and White Pinstripe Nails
Pinstripes, polka dots and florals are a fun summer combination. Try this design in light blue and white for the perfect summer feel!
6 | Blue Chrome Nails
Chrome nails are still popular this year and look yummy in a light blue shade!
7 | Blue Blooming Nails
I love the new blooming nail trend that is so fun for the season! It’s a custom watercolor effect that is perfect for gel nails or aura nails and gives a marbled look to the nail.
8 | Blue Floral Nail Design
I’m loving the blue floral nails mixed with baby blue and royal blue nail accents! These will be sure to get you ready for summertime!
Butter Yellow Nails
Butter yellow is the next color that will be everywhere this summer. Check out some inspiration for these pretty nails below.
9 | Yellow Oval Nails
Butter yellow nails look so silk and smooth on an oval nail shape!
10 | Yellow Tip with Gold Accent Nail
A gold fleck accent nail looks classy with a butter yellow tip.
11 | Yellow Floral Design
Combine a yellow square nail with a floral accent for those perfect sunshine vibes!
12 | Mocha Mousse Velvet Nails
Mocha Mousse is Pantene’s 2025 color of the year. If you want to put a summer spin on this color, try it with a velvet finish!
Minimalist Summer Nails
Minimalist nails are one of the hottest trends this year. Minimalist summer nails don’t have to be boring. They just have a natural touch to them. So, this could either be the hot soap nails that are everywhere this year or a clear color with a design on top or a natural nail shape.
People are loving these nails because they are easy to maintain. They can grow out a little and still look good. Check out some of my favorites below.
13 | Soap Nails for Summer
Have you seen the soap nail trend that is everywhere this year. It is a nude nail with a little shine to it that gives a clean feel. It looks great with a Russian manicure and gel polish!
Natural Nails with Summer Designs
14 | Natural Bow Nail Design
If you’re loving the bow trend this year here is a fun way to incorporate them into your summer nail designs!
15 | Natural Floral Nails
The base for these nails is a natural color. Then the fun summer designs really make the nails come to life.
16 | Natural Nails with Colorful Swirls
Here’s another example of a clear nail with a fun design. These bright colored swirls would be fun for the spring or summer.
17 | Natural Green with Animal Print Nails
Green is one of my favorite colors and it always looks great for summertime! These nails look amazing with a little green and a little print.
Pretty Flowers Nail Design
Flowers are a fun way to add that spring and summer feel to your nails. Little delicate flowers are being seen all over nail designs this year. Check out some of my favorites below.
18 | Daisy Nail Design
These pretty green and white daisies are on point. Again, we’re seeing the natural nail shine through on this design.
19 | Yellow and Pink Flower Design
Here we have a pretty, natural, matte base with cute spring flowers. The round nail shape is also a big trend this year.
20 | Yellow Floral Design
Try this easy floral design that looks great with solid yellow nails.
21 | Floral Tip Design
A floral tip is a minimal design that looks classy.
French with a Twist
The French manicure is always a classic stylish go-to. I’m also loving the trend I’m seeing this year to change it up a little and add a little flair to the typical French manicure. Check out how to do that below.
22 | Blue French Manicure
Bright blue is one of the hottest colors for summer nails this year. You can add it all over or just with French tips as seen here. I’m also loving the dots on the nails which are just a little extra.
23 | New French Manicure Nail Design
Here’s another French manicure with a little extra detail. Notice how both the top and bottom of the nail have a little white detail. There are also a few extra curvy lines that add so much interest to the design.
24 | Not Your Basic French
I’m loving the gold detail added to this French manicure. The alternating line and gold dot make these nails stand out. Short, rounded nail shapes like this are really in this year.
Beach Nails
Do you have a beach trip planned this summer? Even if you don’t nothing says summertime like the ocean, palm trees and seashells. Why not get some gorgeous beach nails to get you in the summer mood? Below check out some beautiful nails that will give you all the beach vibes.
25 | Seashell Nails
The two accent nails really make these stand out. I love the tiny shell on the ring finger.
26 | Retro Beach Nails
I love the retro beachy vibes of these nails.
27 | Beach Scene Oval Nails
These one of a kind stunning nails scream take me to the beach!
28 | Palm Tree Nail Design
These nails would be perfect before your next beach vacation!
Short Nails
For those of you with short nails or medium nails I have found some pretty and simple ideas for both natural and gel nails. Hope you get inspired to get some pretty nails for the summer.
29 | Bright Pink Square Nails
Bright pink is a classic for summer nails. It looks great with short nails like these.
30 | White Natural Nails
White nails are the perfect vacation nail color which always looks amazing with a tan.
31 | White Square Nails
These nails would look great with a dip or acrylic nails.
32 | Gradient Oval Nails
These are my favorite nails. I love how the colors blend from one hand to the next start with baby blue then adding shades of orange and pink and ending with pure pink.
Bright Nails
Bright nails, summertime, fruity drinks all go hand in hand, am I right? There is something about the sun coming out that makes me want to grab the bright nail polish. Check out below some inspiration to get bright nails in the prettiest new summer colors.
33 | Bright Mismatched Nails
Brights in fun summer patterns like blooming nails and florals give instant summertime vibes!
34 | Shades of Coral
Coral is one of my favorite summer colors. Love how these go from like to dark and even vary with matte and regular.
35 | Violet Square Acrylic Nails
You can’t go wrong with a gorgeous violet color on your nails.
36 | Pink and Purple Almond Nails
Take your nails up a notch with a little bling in the center of each fingernail.
37 | Teal with Sparkles
These teal nails really pop with the accent sparkly nail in the darker tone.
38 | Pink Glam Acrylic Nails
Summer is the time to have fun with your nail style. Why not add a little extra sparkle and bling to your acrylic nails?
39 | Periwinkle Stiletto Nails
Periwinkle is another one of the hottest colors this summer. The long stiletto style will give your nails that extra dramatic flair that everyone wants!
40 | Pink and Blue Oval Nail Design
This design is easy, but it will make your nails really stand out. This would look great on gel or dip nails
41 | Sunset Acrylic Nails
Try capturing the colors of the sunset in your next nail design. Think oranges, yellows, and pinks.
Bright Nail Designs
One of the hottest trends that I am seeing this year is bright nail designs. Check out some of my favorites below.
42 | Coral and Pink Nail Design
Pick your two favorite summer colors and re-create this bright design.
43 | Summer Ombre Design
A gradient pattern with shades of pink and yellow gives a candy vibe.
44 | Bright Nail Patterns
Give several different patterns like zebra, leopard and rainbow a unified look by using in the same colors.
Classy Nails
I would call this next group classy nails. These are the nails that would look gorgeous for a special occasion like a wedding. Some of these would even make great everyday nails because the colors are natural and pretty.
45 | Pink and Teal Long Square Nails
The length of these nails gives it that extra wow factor.
46 | Diamond Accent Nails
Who wouldn’t want an accent nail that literally looks like a diamond?
47 | Ombre Pink Almond Nails
Ombre nails in pink shades is very hot for the summer look. The added bling really sets these ones off.
48 | Sparkly Square Nails
Try combining a soft natural color with a ton of sparkly for a one-of-a-kind classy look.
49 | Pink to White Acrylic Ombre Nails
Take your ombre from your favorite color to white on the ends for a fun new look.
50 | Gradual Ombre with Bling
A subtle ombre gives your nails a classy, sophisticated vibe.
51 | Blue and Pink Square Ombre Nails
For a totally unique look pick your two favorite colors for your ombre nails.
Summer Nail Designs
You have to check out these amazing nail designs below. These would get you and your nails some serious attention.
52 | Nike Tie Dye Nails
For those of you that are big Nike fans here you go. But also, the tie dye pattern is to die for!
53 | Summer Patterned Stiletto Nails
This design includes some of my favorite summer patterns including pineapples and tropical leaves. You can mimic the look with some of your favorite summer patterns like maybe flamingos, tropical flowers or popsicles.
54 | Shades of Teal
Teal is one of my favorite colors. Find your favorite color and pick tones from light to dark for a fun summer look!
55 | Retro Rainbow Almond Nails
This rainbow pattern gives me retro vibes. This would look amazing on long nails.
56 | Mint Green and Coral Design
If you want a one of a kind look then pick your two favorite colors and then paint your pinky and ring finger one color and then your thumb and index finger the other. Combine the two in a fun pattern for your middle finger.
57 | Rainbow Tips and Ends
Here they just alternated the gorgeous rainbow pattern from tips to the ends of the nail.
58 | Watermelon Mountain Peak Nails
These nails literally look juicy and delicious. This would be such a fun summertime pattern.
59 | Mint, White and Gold Foil Square Nails
I’ve been seeing a lot of gold foil detail on nails this year. To take your nails to the next level try a fancy transition between two colors. Like here the gold foil looks rich and classic.
Fluo Nails
Of course, I had to show you a couple fluo nails. Summer is the perfect time for those fluorescent nails. Bright nails with a summer tan, can’t beat it. Below are some of the hottest fluorescent colors this year.
60 | Fluorescent Yellow Nails
These would make you stand out in a good way.
61 | Fluo Mint Green Acrylics
You know you are pulled together when your nails match your sneakers. This fluorescent mink green is an amazing summer nail color!
Rainbow Nails
One of my favorite trends right now are the rainbow nails. These are perfect for summertime, and this would look great on your toes too. Below check out some stunning rainbow nails.
62 | Rainbow Almond Nails
Try bright colors for instant summertime vibes!
63 | Pastel Rainbow Nails
These pretty pastel ballerina nails would look amazing for a summer wedding.
64 | Colorful Gradient Nails
Love these gorgeous gradient nails and how the color bleeds into the next nail. This will be the next trend I try this year.
65 | Colorful Stiletto Nails
If you really want to stand out, try these bright, fun and colorful stiletto nails.
Gel Nail Kits
If you are a do-it-yourself nail girl, check out the nail polish sets below that would be perfect to get those fun bright summer nails.
WHERE TO FIND
ONE | TWELVE SUMMER COLOR SET
TWO | GEL POLISH RAINBOW SET
THREE | NEON GEL SET
FOUR | 24 COLOR SET
FIVE | SET OF 6 RAINBOW COLORS
So, those are the hottest summer nails this year. You’ve now seen the latest colors and designs whether you have a special event like a wedding, vacation or are just looking for some fun everyday nails hopefully you found some in this post that are perfect for you. I hope you got inspired to treat yourself to a manicure and get gorgeous nails. Feel free to save your favorite style to your Pinterest Boards. Just click on the P on the picture.
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