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These Summer Nail Designs Are So Hot They’ll Make the Sun Jealous (And Your Coworkers)

By Hannah Rex | May 10, 2023 | Updated on June 8, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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It’s summertime, and the living is easy…unless you’re stuck with boring nails. Okay, even then, this season is still pretty great. But there’s no reason to have a lame manicure when you have all these summer nail designs for 2023 at your fingertips.

See what we did there? Fingertips, because, like…nails are at your…oh you got it the first time? Okay cool.

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Whether you’re a bold and bright color lover or a fan of more subtle patterns, there’s a nail design out there for you. We’ve got pops of neon, fruity accents, and tropical prints , and more. From beach days to BBQs, your nails will be the star of the show.

Alongside your aunt’s potato salad, of course. Nothing can outshine that bowl of carby goodness.

 

The 41 Best Summer Nail Designs for 2023

1. Floral Painting Nails

Museums are a safe haven in the summer thanks to a steady stream of AC. Blend in with these abstract artsy nails and maybe they’ll let you stay all night. Nothing weird happens during a night at the museum, right?

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Photo Credit: @kellyohstein

 

2. Rainbow and Smiley Face Nails

These nails are all smiles during Pride Month. And every other month. Because, you know…they’re painted on…

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Photo Credit: @blush_studioo

 

3. Pride Month Nail Art

Pride Month may only technically be in June, but you can definitely rock these rainbow nails all summer long. Or at least they grow out and you lose the RO part of ROYGBIV.

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Photo Credit: @cdanails

 

4. Multicolored Abstract Nails

You know when you go to a store and try a bunch of different polishes to see which you like best? Well, that’s “art” now. You’re welcome.

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Photo Credit: @mattem_gloss_studio

 

5. Strawberry Nail Art

Is this couture? Because these strawberry nails are looking Juicy!

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Photo Credit: @thecrowsclawnails

 

6. Groovy Pink Nails

We’re one step closer to Barbie Land with these swirly pink nails. Thankfully we left the heels at home for this journey.

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Photo Credit: @only_hands_nails

 

7. Neon Swirl Stiletto Nails

Who needs to grow a garden of flowers when your manicure can look like a whole bouquet? Now if only we could figure out that whole scratch and sniff thing.

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Photo Credit: @neverlandnailss

 

8. Ombré Nails with Silver Swirls

These silver swirls remind us that there’s AC blowing somewhere over the rainbow. If only it was blowing in our apartment, too.

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Photo Credit: @angienaileditt_

 

9. Yellow French Tips with Flames

These highlighter flames will make your mani look hotter than the sun. Especially if you forget an umbrella for your beach day.

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Photo Credit: @beauty.by.zen

 

10. Bright Contemporary

Take your doodles from the page to your nails with this cool summer nail design idea. Is it just us, or does that look exactly like Susan from accounting?

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Photo Credit: @_maryam_boniadi_nail

 

11. Pink Nails with Gold Flakes

Manifest richness this summer with these gold flake nails. Or, just some really fancy food decoration.

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Photo Credit: @auroranailartstudio

 

12. Colorful Coffin Nails

These summer nails combine all the colors and all the patterns to create one eye-catching look. Ugh, a ripped contact again!?

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Photo Credit: @shemacknails

 

13. Color-Change Queen

This thermal nail polish gives you two looks in one! Is this the “day to night” attire that we heard so much about when we were younger?

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14. Tortoise Nails with 3D Silver Lines

Tortoise, but make it edgy. Just make sure the actual tortoise doesn’t get too close to the edge. He’s scared of heights.

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Photo Credit: @nailswithavibe

 

15. White Nails with Bold Patterns

This is proof that we should have majored in Art. Yes, our nail tech did this manicure. And?

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A post shared by Jade Elizabeth (@mattem_gloss_studio)

 

16. Orange Gradient

Orange you glad you bought all these different shades of orange? And then totally forgot to return them?

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A post shared by Nail Instructor, Educator (@rozsalilla.nailartist)

 

17. Poppy Tips

Florals? For summer? At least it’s more groundbreaking than florals for spring!

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18. Ice Cream Cone Nails

Don’t worry, these won’t melt in the hot summer sun. Unless you’re on the hot summer sun. But then we have some questions.

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A post shared by Marie-Lou (@nailing_painting)

 

19. Solids and Prints

Could you not decide on what you wanted to do with your nails? Or did you just run out of polish? The world will never know!

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A post shared by Jade Elizabeth (@mattem_gloss_studio)

 

20. Bright Patterns

Nothing says hot, hot summer like bright reds and oranges. Other than saying “hot, hot, summer.” But who says that anyway?

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Photo Credit: @carries_nails18

 

21. Pool Ready Blue Nails

Don’t mind us as we recreate all the underwater scenes from Little Mermaid.

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A post shared by Leigh leigh’s Beauty Room (@leighleighsbeautyroom_)

 

22. Red and Pink Summer Print Nails

Sweet, spicy, swirly, and soft. That describes these nails, and our preferred type of ice cream.

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A post shared by ✨ Gels by Allison ✨ (@gelsbyallison)

 

23. Lemon Lime Nails

We were going to call these “Sprite Nails” but our lawyers said we couldn’t.

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A post shared by ✨Natasha | BIAB Gel Nail Tech Artist✨ (@gellybabes)

 

24. Natural Nude Nails

You’ll blend into the sand with this neutral polish. It’s the latest in skin exfoliation techniques. Somewhere, we’re sure…

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A post shared by BAMBOO BEAUTY BAR (@bamboobeautybarmcr)

 

25. Tropical Tips

Even if you don’t have a tropical vacation booked this summer, you can still pretend like you’re on one with this summer nail design. Hey Siri, play the Beach Boys.

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A post shared by Jade Elizabeth (@mattem_gloss_studio)

 

26. Pink and Purple Chrome Nails

Tell Hailey Bieber there’s a new nail influencer in town. (You. It’s you. When you get this manicure. You’re the new nailfluencer.)

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A post shared by BEAUTY BY KATIE LOUISE (@beautybykatielouise)

 

27. Orange Nails with a Pink Stripe

We’re suddenly craving those Flintstone Push Pops. BRB while we find a time machine back to 1998.

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A post shared by morghan jagodzinski (@_.nailsbymo._)

 

28. Ocean Blues and Seashells

Sally may sell seashells by the sea. But we have them on our fingers. And you tell us – which one is easier to say, huh?

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A post shared by Kenna Crump (@nailed_by_kenna)

 

29. Red Animal Print

Even Cruella de Vil likes summer!

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A post shared by Jade Elizabeth (@mattem_gloss_studio)

 

30. Sparkly Blue Nails

You’ll leave a trail of sparkles wherever you go with these nails, but it’ll be worth it. And, worth investing in a good vacuum. 

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A post shared by Amanda Mier (@mynailgoddess_amanda)

 

31. Butterfly Princess Nails

Forget about the real world. We’re going to spend all summer in the forest hanging out with woodland creatures. We’ll send a postcard.

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A post shared by Amy.urbannailbar (@amy.urbannailbar)

 

32. Green Leaf Nail Art

With these nails, you can bring the tropics with you, wherever you are. Except for the dentist. Then you’ll want to leave them at home.

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A post shared by Jade Elizabeth (@mattem_gloss_studio)

 

33. Peace and Flowers Nail Art

If you still have your lava lamp from the ’90s, then these nails are for you. And probably some eye cream.

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A post shared by 🫧swoonnailz✨ (@swoonnailz)

 

34. Sparkle Neon Nails

Need a mani for a Tropical Disco? No? Well this design looks great no matter where you are. Even if it’s just on your couch watching reruns of Friends.

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A post shared by Jade Elizabeth (@mattem_gloss_studio)

 

35. Sunflower Nail Art

Crunchy seeds for a snack are unfortunately not included with this manicure.

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A post shared by Beauty by Zen (@beauty.by.zen)

 

36. 3D Seashells

Tell us you just came back from a trip to Cape Cod without actually telling us.

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A post shared by @shapedbynaomi

 

37. Neon Animal Print

We’ve been to the zoo a million times but we still haven’t found the animal with this print. Guess it’s time to book a jungle cruise.

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A post shared by NAILS BY NAOMI / STOWMARKET (@__nailsbynaomi_)

 

38. Ombre Palm Tree Nail Art

The next time you’re late to something, just say you’re on island time. Or at least your ring finger is. And man, is she bossy!

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A post shared by Crystal Wilson (@nailzbycrystal)

 

39. Negative Blue Nail Art

Don’t be blue, it’s almost Summer Friday! And technically these shades are more “arctic” and “azure.”

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A post shared by CUTICLE CLUB (@cuticleclub)

 

40. Black and Gold Sparkles

Just because it’s summer, it doesn’t mean you can’t rock a black nail design. Rules don’t exist and everything is made up, anyway. Call us for more legal advice.

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A post shared by 𝑷𝒍𝒖𝒄𝒌&𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉 (@pluck.polish)

 

41. Sunglasses and Sun Nail Art

If we had to create a moodboard for our summer vacation, this would be it. Plus some margaritas and a winning lotto ticket.

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A post shared by Nails by Stephanie Skinner (@nailsbystephskinner)

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Hannah Rex is Let’s Eat Cake’s Executive Editor. She has a background in journalism, content marketing, and SEO writing. She currently covers entertainment news, food news and trends, pop culture trends, and more. In addition to Let’s Eat Cake, she has written for companies including Beachbody, FitPlan, Soothe, and Her Campus. She also manages Let’s Eat Cake’s Instagram and weekly newsletters.

When not sitting behind a computer writing and editing, she’s an avid runner and yogi with an RYT 200 certification. Follow her on Instagram @hannah_rex and LinkedIn.
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