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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

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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

hottest nail colors for summer 2025 blue
Image Source | nails.by.chalyn

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

nails with bow designs
Image Source | half.moon.manicures

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

minimal blue nails
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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

blue pin stripe nails
Image Source | paiwaloves

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

blue chrome nails
Image Source | esvynails

Chrome nails are still popular this year and look yummy in a light blue shade!

7 | Blue Blooming Nails

blue blooming nails
Image Source | polishedbypais

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

blue floral nails
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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
Image Source | aanchysnails

Butter yellow nails look so silk and smooth on an oval nail shape!

10 | Yellow Tip with Gold Accent Nail

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Image Source | nogti__idei

A gold fleck accent nail looks classy with a butter yellow tip.

11 | Yellow Floral Design

yellow nail design
Image Source | marwasimpleart

Combine a yellow square nail with a floral accent for those perfect sunshine vibes!

12 | Mocha Mousse Velvet Nails

velvet mocha mousse nails
Image Source | f21nails

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

soap nails Russian manicure
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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

bow nail designs
Image Source | nailsxerinwells

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

natural nails with designs
IMAGE SOURCE | ILSEAVILANAILS

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

summer nails with stripes
IMAGE SOURCE |  AMYTRAN

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

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IMAGE SOURCE | GSBEAUTYBASE

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

green flower nail design
IMAGE SOURCE |  POP_POLISHED

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

nail design with flowers
IMAGE SOURCE |  MALINASNAGLAR

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

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Image Source | luminary_nail_systems

Try this easy floral design that looks great with solid yellow nails.

21 | Floral Tip Design

summer nails flowers
Image Source |  lindseybeautylounge1

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

blue French manicure nails
Image Source | SOFLOJEWELS

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

fancy french manicure nails
Image Source |  ANITA_GO

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

French manicure with dots
Image Source |   BEAUTYNAIL_ROYA

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

seashell nails
Image Source |   FANNISZOKNAILS

The two accent nails really make these stand out.  I love the tiny shell on the ring finger.

26 | Retro Beach Nails

retro beach nail design
Image Source | SAJA_NAILSART

I love the retro beachy vibes of these nails.

27 | Beach Scene Oval Nails

long beach nails
Image Source |  LAKIEROWY_APACZ

These one of a kind stunning nails scream take me to the beach!

28 | Palm Tree Nail Design

palm tree nail design
Image Source | NBNAILART

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 square nails
Image Source | EWELINASLORZ_NAILS

Bright pink is a classic for summer nails.  It looks great with short nails like these.

30 | White Natural Nails

short white nails
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White nails are the perfect vacation nail color which always looks amazing with a tan.

31 | White Square Nails

white square nails
Image Source | EZTEREVELIN_NAILS

These nails would look great with a dip or acrylic nails.

32 | Gradient Oval Nails

colorful gradient oval nails
Image Source | NAILITMAG

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

bright mismatched nails
Image Source | nailzbykennedycate

Brights in fun summer patterns like blooming nails and florals give instant summertime vibes!

34 | Shades of Coral

bright coral nails for summer
Image Source | UNASPLEASE

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

violet square acrylic nails
Image Source | WOZNIAKKOLIWIA_NAILS

You can’t go wrong with a gorgeous violet color on your nails.

36 | Pink and Purple Almond Nails

pink and purple almond nails
Image Source | VANESSAZADMKSNAILS

Take your nails up a notch with a little bling in the center of each fingernail.

37 | Teal with Sparkles

teal nails with sparkles
Image Source | DORKANAILS

These teal nails really pop with the accent sparkly nail in the darker tone.

38 | Pink Glam Acrylic Nails

pink glam acrylic nails
Image Source |  NAILSSBYBRII

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 stiletto nails
Image Source | NAILSMAGAZZINE

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

pink blue and sparkle oval nails
Image Source | SOPHIASTYLIANOU_

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

sunset colors summer nails
Image Source |  GIBRANNAILS

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

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Image Source | charsgelnails_

Pick your two favorite summer colors and re-create this bright design.

43 | Summer Ombre Design

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Image Source | ellzabethm

A gradient pattern with shades of pink and yellow gives a candy vibe.

44 | Bright Nail Patterns

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Image Source |  nailssbysami

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

classy nails
Image Source | NAIILS_FEEDS

The length of these nails gives it that extra wow factor.

46 | Diamond Accent Nails

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Image Source | BUUCHAN717

Who wouldn’t want an accent nail that literally looks like a diamond?

47 | Ombre Pink Almond Nails

ombre pink nail design classy
Image Source | NELIA_NAILS_CH

Ombre nails in pink shades is very hot for the summer look.  The added bling really sets these ones off.

48 | Sparkly Square Nails

light sparkly nails
Image Source | NAILETJE

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

pink and white ombre nails
Image Source | NAILS_BYJESSI

Take your ombre from your favorite color to white on the ends for a fun new look.

50 | Gradual Ombre with Bling

long ombre nails with sparkle
Image Source | NAILSMAGAZZINE

A subtle ombre gives your nails a classy, sophisticated vibe.

51 | Blue and Pink Square Ombre Nails

pink and blue square nails
Image Source |  PINKNAILSNY

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

tie dye nail pattern
Image Source | NAILPROMAGAZINE

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

fun summer nail patterns
Image Source |  _PRECIOUS.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 nails
Image Source | MART.MAART

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

rainbow nail pattern
Image Source | AGNESE_NAILARTIST

This rainbow pattern gives me retro vibes.  This would look amazing on long nails.

56 | Mint Green and Coral Design

mint green and coral nails
Image Source | TARYNS.NAILS

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

rainbow tip nail design
Image Source |  UNASPLEASE

Here they just alternated the gorgeous rainbow pattern from tips to the ends of the nail.

58 | Watermelon Mountain Peak Nails

watermelon nail design
Image Source |  BEAUTYSALON.L

These nails literally look juicy and delicious.  This would be such a fun summertime pattern.

59 | Mint, White and Gold Foil Square Nails

mint green and gold foil nail design
Image Source |  BELLANAILSANDSPA

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

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Image Source |  NAILSMAGAZZINE

These would make you stand out in a good way.

61 | Fluo Mint Green Acrylics

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Image Source | NAILPROMAGAZINE

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

colorful almond nails
Image Source |  NOKTICISARA

Try bright colors for instant summertime vibes!

63 | Pastel Rainbow Nails

pastel nails
Image Source |  MODELONESNAILS

These pretty pastel ballerina nails would look amazing for a summer wedding.

64 | Colorful Gradient Nails

colorful ombre nails
Image Source |  BEAUTYNAILSCLIP

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

colorful stiletto nails
Image Source | J.ROSENAILARTIST

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.

gel nail kits

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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