20 Nail Inspo That’s Trending Right Now
We like things to be simple and easy in the summer. From our drink of choice (a glass of rosé) to weekend plans by the ocean and effortless outfits, everything is about keeping life chill. The same goes for our nails. Sometimes simple styles work best, rather than complex patterns or bold 3D designs. That’s why we searched online for the best nail inspo and rounded up 20 of our favorite easy nail art ideas for the season. Scroll down for fresh nail inspo that’s perfect for relaxed, stylish summer manicures.
1. Stripes with Waves
If you use the right colours, wavy stripes can be fun, easy, and really cool. The pink and red look great together.
2. Moons and Pastel Tips
Use a variety of soft colours in your French manicure. Make sure you switch up the colours on your half moons so that no finger has the same set.
3. Neon Drip
Add alternating drip patterns in bright pink and green on top of a clear, neutral base. Don’t worry about making them all the same; just let each drip be unique.
4. Black Bow Tie
Add bow swirl details to a shiny pearl manicure. Add one or two bows to each hand, and make sure each twist is different from the others. The black part makes a big difference and a strong statement.
5. Pink with Pastel Florals
Don’t think about it too much: a small flower on each nail can make your manicure really stand out. We love the beautiful, soft colours and natural placement of these buds.
6. Tie-Dye Nails with Accents
Check out these tie-dye accent nails! How cool are they? During the rest of the manicure, use a few colours from the tie-dye to help everything look like it goes together.
7. Two-Nailed Butterfly
This beautiful manicure shows that even a small thing can make a simple outfit look better. The butterfly’s blue metal colour adds the perfect surprise pop of colour that isn’t too bright.
8. Starfish Swimming
Add a starfish to each nail on a nude base by simply drawing on a simple star and topping with white dots. Change up the starfish’s location on every nail to make it look more real.
9. Flower Crown Cuffs
Floral designs with four petals are among the simplest nail art patterns. On bare nails, make a cuff with four little flowers around the bottom of each nail. Make sure you use different colours, and add a white dot to the centre of each flower when you’re done. The result has a delicate, subtle quality.
11. Hibiscus Aura
This “oversized centre” look at Aura Nails is one that we really love. The white hibiscus accents make the aura pattern a little more interesting without making it too busy.
12. Purple Petals
A close-up of the leaves offers a different perspective on the flowers. Here, each finger focuses on just a few blooms, cutting off the rest of the flower. The gold metal trim makes it look fancier.
13. Tomato Styles
Try a tomato-printed manicure if you want to be inspired by Loewe. Make sure you match it to a clean, clear base. This way, the tomatoes with detailed markings won’t cover up any background colour.
14. Daisies and Terracotta
A terracotta manicure with white daisies on top makes for a fun and easy nail look. Make sure to add a small yellow dot in the middle of each daisy. It’s a minor thing that has a significant effect.
15. Blue and Green Swirls
You can never go wrong with swirling nail designs. To make the design look more put together, choose four colours from the same group, like blue and green shades in this case.
16. Negative Space Heart Accent
If you want to add a very subtle detail, try a basic French manicure with a negative-space heart accent nail. We love that the heart goes out from the white tip. It’s the kind of thing that can be missed if you don’t look closely, but once you see it, you can’t forget it.
17. Abstract Neon Florals
Choose a more abstract flower design if you don’t like focusing on details. The pink-nude base and neon-colored flowers make a very eye-catching look.
18. Butter, Yellow, and Blueberries
Butter yellow nails are very popular right now, and tiny berries make them even more stylish. Just add two small leaves and three blue dots to keep the blueberries simple. What’s the outcome? An adorable and tasty manicure.
19. Subtle Stripes
Pick two similar colours to create a faint strip design. It’s hard to tell the difference between these shades of pink and orange when you are far away. But if you look a little more closely, you’ll see that stylish striped pattern.
20. Seashells
For a cute manicure moment, add a seashell accent nail and a few starfish to a French manicure. The shell shape is also straightforward to do at home with just a thin detailing brush.
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Final Verdict
These 20 nail inspo ideas are perfect for summer, combining simplicity and creativity. From bold neons and elegant florals to subtle stripes and negative-space accents, there’s something for every style and skill level. By following these trends, you can achieve stylish, eye-catching manicures that are easy to recreate at home or in a salon. Whether you prefer minimalistic designs or statement nails, this collection of nail inspo ensures your nails stay trendy, chic, and Instagram-ready all season long.
