Having Memorial Day on our radar screen means one thing: summertime! And nothing goes better with summer’s white jeans than cute summer nails.
If you’re in need of inspo, you’re in the right place: We’ve compiled a long list of trending nail designs to choose from. Whether you are looking for the best summer nail polish colors, want some trustworthy press-ons, or prefer to use nontoxic nail polish, we’ve got you covered.
As for what’s trending for summer 2024? “If I could pick one trend that’s going to be huge, and one trend only, it’d be green nails,” Juli Russell, Sally Beauty DIY nail expert, tells Glamour. She also points to aura nails and multicolored chrome as nail trends to watch for. “Aura nails have been the rising star this season and will continue to be shining bright for summer,” she says.
Also of note? “We’re full-on into the colored-chrome era and it’s not slowing down,” Russell says, meaning Sugar Plum Fairy vibes are still very much trending. Expect to see mermaid- and fairy-inspired looks like seashell nails all summer long.
From subtle gradients and designs to to checkered nails and seasonally appropriate neons, there’s a little something for every taste and skill level ahead. Scroll on for the summer nails that we’ve been double-tapping, and get ready to screenshot.
