10 Nail Art Designs To Perk Up Your Fingertips This Summer

10 Nail Art Designs To Perk Up Your Fingertips This Summer

We have well-established that summer has rolled in, and we can’t keep calm about it! While most of us are getting our hairstyles, outfits, and makeup in check, I’m here to help you keep your nails summer-friendly, so that any outfit you choose will look totally on point.

Heads up: Like your clothes, keep your nails either pastel or bright!

I have scouted Instagram for my fave summer manicures that I’m sure you and your girlfriends would love to try at your next slumber party (or just get them done at a salon). Either way, they’re sure to perk up your summer style!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BgqqFeuHCJq/?tagged=feathernails

Feather Art

Summer is all about keeping it light and breezy. And what better day to do that than with feathers? Draw in a cute feather on your nails by using the feather brush, or by drawing multiple lines with a liner brush.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhFxGuaglwd/?hl=en&tagged=frenchmanicure

French manicure

Keep your nails chic and sophisticated by opting for a fresh Frenchie!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhGHvg-gej3/?tagged=summernails

Matte Florals

Go for a soft floral effect in a mint and blush colour scheme. Mattify your nails for a clean finish.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhFL9TJAPy8/?tagged=springnails

Rose Gold Marble

Marble nail art has a cooling effect. Go for a rose gold nail art with a marble texture.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhGKJLSlb9G/?tagged=springnails

Citrus Fruit Inspo

Opt for the colour of the season, or fruits of the season, like this lemon nail art.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhFOsc7nTdN/?tagged=summernails

Gradient Effect

When you can’t seem to decide on just one colour, go for all! A gradient effect looks amazing when you pick the right colours. Either go pastel, or go for all the bright hues.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhGIW0zlZ4m/?tagged=springnails

Pastel Summer Hues

If you can’t go all out with the gradient effect, then paint each of your nails in a different colour, but make sure to stick to a similar colour scheme.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhF31K4FFCK/?tagged=springnails

Solo nail art

Paint all your nails a solid colour, and isolate the ring or the index finger in order to create some art on it. Make sure to coordinate the nail art, and the solid colours.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhFKRCdFGnS/?tagged=summernails

Nail outlines

Outline your nails with a white nail paint by using a thin liner brush. It instantly brightens up any manicure.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf_EvEDHltb/?hl=en&tagged=minimalnailart

Minimalism

Keep your nails clutter free by making a few lines and dots on your nails and sealing the look in with a top coat.

Kreena Desai

Hauterfly's Content Writer and Video Producer, Kreena is a sucker for all things DIY. In love with nail art, beauty, fashion, textiles, and all things creative under the sun, she follows the mantra: Why buy, when you can DIY?!

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