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As far as we’re concerned, the limit does not exist when it comes to nail inspiration. This summer, we’re in the mood for a little of everything, from simple, sheer color to over-the-top nail art. Whichever way you’re leaning, there’s a nail look you’ll love. We gathered 20 of the most coveted nail trends of the season, straight from celebs and nail artists. DIY kind of summer? We’re sharing the products to help you get the looks, too.
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As soon as we saw Blake Lively’s pastel half-moon mani from nail artist Elle, we knew we’d be copying it all season long.
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You know and love Euphoria-inspired makeup, but now the nails are having their much-deserved moment.
Euphoria nail artist Natalie Minerva recreated some of the show’s exact looks in collaboration with ManiMe, including this fishnet pattern seen on Maddy Perez.
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The color is the toast of the sartorial town (see: Rihanna’s pregnancy reveal, the entire Valentino runway), so it’s only natural it extends to our nails, too.
The perfect bright, creamy pink.
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For wearing on your weekend farmers’ market excursions and beyond.
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Green isn’t going anywhere, especially this light, frothy shade.
It's a harder green to find, but this shade comes in a drugstore-favorite formula—and costs less than $8.
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The smiley face trend is staying put as we finally get to show off the smiles on our maskless faces.
These smile stickers come in various sizes, and are easy to pop onto your existing mani.
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A layer of uneven shimmery topcoat adds a touch of shine in the sun.
Try swapping your regular topcoat for one with a dose of fine, sheer shimmer.
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At this point, clear and jelly nails have become a summer staple. Add the nail art of your choosing, or go bare.
Glass nails can be done with gel extensions, or at home with these easy-to-apply press-ons.
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Wear one powdery pastel, or a range à la nail artist Julie Kandalec.
Why pick one pastel when you can have them all?
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Want a break from the bold color? You can never go wrong with simple, chic neutrals.
The ultimate neutral, season after season, year after year.
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The latest update to the French manicure? A thin swipe of rose gold.
Rose gold has a summer-y vibe to it, but you can also use silver, gold, or any other metallic you like.
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Swoops and swirls in bold, bright shades feel undeniably summer-y.
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Neons always come back around, and this summer’s no exception. Orange and pink are a fun trade-off from fluorescent yellow.
A color that screams summer.
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You can go 3-D like Julia Fox (or not), but the metallic look is decidedly hot right now.
The perfect, slightly deep silver, and it's PETA-certified.
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Summer is a time to relax, and we feel more chill just looking at this mani.
In our opinion, all summer nail collections need the perfect blue. This may very well be it.
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What is summer without florals? For a fun play on proportions, we’re obsessed with these teeny white blooms.
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A delicate nail art idea, especially for summer brides.
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Like a '70s daydream, in the best way.
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Perfectly whimsical, and beyond easy to DIY.
Dot-tip applicators are inexpensive, and they make creating dot patterns crazy-easy.