Summer is in full swing and so are new trends. We have officially swapped our heavy coats for tanks and our boots for sandals. With our wardrobes having done a complete 180 since the beginning of the season, popular nail styles have done the same. Nail trends this summer range from simple and pastel to chaotic and bright. These nail trends will have heads turning to get a glimpse at your fingertips. Here are the nail trends that are all the rage this summer.
Anything goes when it comes to 3D nails. Whether you want to add some rhinestones, beads, charms or even texture with the polish itself, summer 2025 is the time to try it. 3D nails are the ultimate way to express yourself as you can make them, as creative as you'd like. These textured nails are perfect for a beach vacation or even to spice up your next nail appointment.
Aura nails are here to stay for yet another summer. This simple and vibrant style is the perfect way to spice up your nails.Aura nails can be done using any combination of colors. If you are considering aura nails at your next appointment, try combining this style with the popular colors of the year such as butter yellow and picante red.
Want to make a splash this summer? Start in the nail salon by asking for watery nails. This design replicates the ripples of the water in a sunlit pool or ocean. These nails are perfect for a beach vacation or for relaxing by the pool. Pick out your favorite blue and a translucent, glossy polish to go with to create your own watery nails.
This summer, you'll find that jelly shoes are in and so are jelly nails. This style is cute, simple and juicy. The jelly appears as if it might jiggle like Jell-O if you touch it. This is because the polish forms a rounded surface. The jelly style can be done using any color of jelly polish such as pink, purple or orange.
Jelly Nails aren't the only juicy trend this summer--fruity nails are too. Fruit is everywhere trending more now than ever before. What better way to incorporate fruit into your everyday look than to add it to your nails? The fruity nail look can be achieved with polish or fun decals.
Butter yellow is one of the hottest colors right now. It has been seen on the runway, in retail stores and now on nails. What was once believed to be a spring trend has transcended into the summer. These nails are cute and easy to achieve. This design can simply be a color or a pattern too. It can also be done with rounded or square tips.
This year has brought a resurgence of popular patterns from the past like polka dots. Polka dots are a cute and easy pattern to ask for at your next manicure. This pattern can be done in a multitude of ways such as big or small dots, multi-colored dots or just dots. Not only are they easy to play around with but they are chic and will pair nicely with any summer outfit.
The milky nail trend is here to stay for another year. This trend was originally made popular by Hailey Bieber in 2024 and is still relevant in the summer of 2025. You cannot go wrong with a basic nail design like this one. The color is natural and goes with anything. It serves as a good color for the beach, shopping or just about any occasion.
While velvet is typically not a summer trend, these nails are perfect for summer. They are shimmery, bright and glisten in the sun. These nails will catch anyones eye this summer. This look can be done in just about any color. It is best to stick to a vibrant or muted color palette for your velvet nails this summer.
Let your nails be the life of the party with the animal print trend. You can mix and match prints such as leopard, zebra, or snakeskin or you can keep it cohesive. These nails are perfect if you are traveling out west for a desert vacation or going abroad on a safari. If you do not trust your painting abilities and do not want to sit in a nail salon, press on's are a great way to achieve this look.
Nothing says summer like mermaids. Bring the mermaid aesthetic to your fingertips this summer. The mermaid nail design is whimsical and ethereal making your nails look like an underwater oasis. This design can combine colors from under the sea such as pearl, blues or corals. It can also incorporate 3D designs to replicate the water and treasures from down under.
Similar to the milk nail trend, this trend is simple and natural. The main difference is that this design is opaque at the tip and transparent at the base. It often includes glitter. This trend can be accomplished using any color but going for a more natural color will give you the minimalist look.
This firey red color is hot like the flame of a summer campfire. The picante nail color is a vibrant orangey-red. This color can be done on its own or with a design over top. It can also be done on long or short nails. Since the color is so bright, a short nail may be a good choice this summer. Your picante nails will look amazing against the blue water of the pool.
Is your go-to summer drink a dirty martini? If so this olive green nail color is perfect for you. You can pair the olive green with the picante red for a true olive look. This color is perfect for those summer strolls through nature. Get this color if you plan on spending your summer lost in the woods, reconnecting with nature.
Much like fruit nails, citrus nails are trending. This nail trend represents the citrus on the Amalfi Coast of Italy, tying in Italian design elements. These nails are perfect for a vacation on the coast or just for fun. This look can be achieved in a variety of ways either 2D or 3D. These nails are typically vibrant and look identical to citrusy fruits like oranges and grapefruits.
