It’s time to transition from moodier winter nail polish tones into brighter beachy hues in all colors of the rainbow that scream out summer. There’s inspiration all around you to help you embrace this season’s nail color trends. From the ocean’s sparkling blue shade to the bronze golden hour rays there’s no shortage of hot shades to try out.
I find it important now more than ever to enjoy the little pleasures in life, and the simple luxury of a change in color pallet at my mani appointment brightens my summer mood. Vibrant neon shades tend to reflect your wild side while classy nude hues will compliment all your summer fits. No matter your style, I think you’ll like what you see from these summer nail color trends.
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Trendy Summer Nail Color Trends
Summer is the best time to ditch your standard cherry red nail polish and flaunt quirky eye-catching colors. I find it hard to narrow down the best nail color trends as they are just too many. But I can’t help but ogle over fresh pops of purple and show-stopping metallic shades from OPI, Essie, and Deborah Lippmann. The runways spotted pastels and coral hues with tons of abstract and swirl patterns that are a welcome addition to your summer wardrobe.
Do you perhaps want to complement your beach tote? Then a dusty blue or pink should do the trick. Or are you more minimalistic? Then opt for a sheer gloss polish that will add a tint of color to your nails or a pale yellow to match your sundresses. Whether you are into short and nicely filled nails or long nail extensions, I’ve rounded up some of the nail color trends that I can’t stop thinking about.
1. The French tip
A classic French tip will never go out of style, it gives summer vibes without much of a commitment. The pressure to have a beautiful mani and pedi every month of the summer is high, but you are in luck because French-style nails are the easiest to customize. You could just find yourself sticking to this style all summer.
Instead of a simple white strip, go all out in one color or a shimmery tip. If you are feeling a little more creative, add a splash of a different color to each tip. I’m also obsessed with this modern twist where you create a crisp V-shape tip by painting the white stripe, starting from the sides of the nail towards the tip instead of the classic straight across. Pair your Frenchie with a beige or pink base before adding a bold hue at the tip. Play around with neon shades as rainbow French tips are going strong this summer.
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2. Pink(ie) promise
Pink is having a major moment in the latest trends and seems to be summer’s head-to-toe aesthetic. It most likely will top almost everyone’s to-wear list with Cosmopolitan dubbing it as the official summer color for 2022. As we turn our closets into Barbie’s dream wardrobe why not extend the playful hue to our manis and pedis?
Go bright and bold with a fuchsia number from MiniLuxe Little Miss Sunshine which works as a fun convo starter or soft pink pastels which are any mani’s staple. You could also transition to balmy beach days with Chanel’s Camelia Le Vernis, a deep pink shade that will pop against your new tan. To complete the Barbie makeover, try long acrylics and experience how fantastic life truly is in plastic.
3. Seaside blues
Blues have also been making quite a splash lately. Finding the perfect shade of blue to match your tropical vacation ambiance as you bask by the sea is a must. I drew inspiration from celebrities like Candice Swanepoel, Selena Gomez and Kim Kardashian who garnished their recent summer look with shades of baby blue, cobalt, and cyan nail polish.
During hot summer days, a vibrant electric blue will have you at the epitome of coolness. Check out Essie nail polish in Butler Please for a blue electric shade that pops on both dark and fair skin tones. For a more edgy summer feel, add dimension and depth by swiping on Pacifica 7 Free nail polish in Blue Topaz. It leaves an iridescent blue shimmery sheen that sparkles in light just as the sun sparkles against the sea.
For my corporate girlies, finding a shade that’s equally chic, summery and professional has been made easier with OPI Nail Lacquer in Less is Norse. This blue nail polish is universally flattering and can go with almost all your office wear. If you aren’t planning on spending your vacation by the ocean, trust these blue nail color trends to give you a glimpse of your soon-to-come dream Mediterranean vacay. Remember to be nice to the staff while on your trip because karma is a beach!
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4. Green Summer
Bright colors such as yellow, orange, and green are the perfect summer go-to array. But if I was to choose one to add fizz to my summertime nostalgia, odds are it would be a shade of green that reminds me of a cold lemon/lime drink. Green is slowly taking over the Gen-Z pink in the beauty space partly thanks to Bottega Veneta showing appreciation for the color in 2022.
The color continues to gain popularity as it provides multiple different hues of neon, mint, teal, forest, olive, and emerald to play around with all summer. If you’re looking for a bright green, then Nails Inc nail polish Mother Earth’s Calling, assures a nail set meant to wrap around a mimosa during brunch by the ocean. If you desire a nail color trend that reeks of beauty, style and elegance then combine round emerald-green nails with gold or silver details, add a nail art bow to one nail for a playful summer effect.
Beauty gurus recommend combining a green coffin shape matte base with white and peach tones for an astonishing mix and match watermelon fruit motif nail style. Green is not going anywhere and will most likely be in constant rotation all summer, don’t be left out.
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With summer here cute and fun things in life like airy sundresses, yacht parties, days at the beach, neon colors, or simply ice cream come to mind. If you have noticed nail color trends of 2022 are just modified variations of previous years’ trends.
Why don’t you elevate your nail game by finding a new signature nail color that feels and looks good to you and get flooded with compliments when your nails glimmer in the sun? There are so many different ways to dip into this summer’s nail color trends, we’ve only scratched the surface. Is there any nail color trend that inspired you to save for later? Let’s chat in the comments.
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