We can officially say summer is (almost) here – cue sighs of relief. With the sun shining, it's definitely time to turn up the heat on those manis with fresh new nail designs. If you're in the market for season-appropriate bright summer nails, why not switch out your traditional smile lines for a modern take on the classic French mani? Try hues of baby pinks, peaches or pretty nudes for a spin on the look. Or, if you like a bit of pizzaz, block colours in hot pink and fuchsia could be your new summer go-to.
If your heart is set on more styles than one, ombré may be the perfect in-between you've been looking for. The style is by no means new to the nail game, but has quickly become a fool-proof alternative to traditional styles, helping to blend various looks together for an entirely unique finish. Ever wanted to try marble nails and the French simultaneously? Well, ombré makes it possible.
Plus, with the highly anticipated realise of the Barbie movie drawing near, we can't think of a better time to channel our inner 'pinkcore'. If you're ready to switch to the hottest nail colour of the season, you'll be glad to know, we've done all the hard work for you and scoured Instagram to find the best pink inspiration to bookmark ahead of your next appointment. And of course these designs can be combined with different nail shapes to suit your taste. Happy scrolling...
Subtle Ombré
Into minimalist nail art? We've found the perfect natural pink ombré for you. The set below is done with acrylic but if you want to keep things super natural opt for trendy BIAB nails.
Pink Aura
Yes, aura nails still count as ombré and better yet they are one of the trendiest nail designs this year has to offer.
Pink Marble
With this pink set the deeper hues are concentrated just at the end of the nail tips, to create a beautiful marble effect. Totally Instagram-worthy.
Nail Art Mania
Each nail pictured below bears a different shade of pink and has nicely been jazzed up with hearts. If you're feeling bold you can DIY your perfect set at home.
Coffin Nails
Just a friendly reminder that this set no longer needs to be a thing of the past. There was a point in 2012 where just about everyone was sporting this set alongside a coffin nail shape. And we still love it.
Mix 'n' Match
If you don't fancy a gradual blend of colour, alternate with different shades of pink on each finger. Same effect, different vibes.