15 Effortless Summer Nail Colors To Inspire Your Next Mani

You'll want these summer nail colors on your radar for your next manicure.

The time for summer nails has finally arrived and the trending colors are bold, vibrant, and embody sunny beach days. Whether you're looking for a chic micro-mani or a bold nail design, there are endless summer nail trends on this list that will elevate your style.

Now that it's time to transition away from spring nail ideas, you'll be seeing more vibrant colors, but that doesn't mean neutral nail styles are off the list. 

These are the hottest summer nail colors to inspire you this season.

1. Pastel Blue

This soft, pastel blue has become a staple summer nail color for the season. It's a stunning colour that's elegant and refined for the warmer weather.

2. Pink Gloss

This season, summer nails are all about shine and what better way to do that than with a subtle chrome? These pink gloss nails are the perfect neutral nail that will effortlessly go with your style while adding a pop of color to your nails.

3. Electric Blue

For fans of a bright and bold nail, swap your soft spring pastels for a vibrant electric blue color to ring in the summer season. This nail colour makes a statement and will completely elevate your style.

4. Lilac

Lilac is the summer nail color that's on everyone's radar this season. It's a gorgeous light variation of purple that will compliment your summer outfits, from flowy dresses to matching sets.

5. Strawberry Chrome

Embrace fun, bright colors this summer with these strawberry chrome nails. They're the perfect amount of glossy and will give your nails a dazzling look that stands out.

6. Classic French Manicure

If you prefer a classic nail style, the French manicure is one nail design that is always trending. A mid-length, clean, soft nail with a glossy French manicure is an iconic summer nail color that will effortlessly compliment your style.

7. Yellow

Butter yellow nails were the most trending summer nail idea last season, and this summer they're getting a bright upgrade. Go for a vibrant yellow to revamp your nails while sticking with a gorgeous summer nail color.

8. Orange Tips

Fewer things are as elegant as a short, natural square-shaped nail. Add orange tips to them and you have a gorgeous summer-themed manicure.

9. Bright Pink

Lean into color this season with these bright pink nails that still give off a classic, neutral edge to them. 

10. Barbie Pink

Go for an ultra-feminine look with these Barbie nails. The hot pink is a trend that's all about bold, statement-making colors that pop.

11. Pastel Green Tips

Micro mani's are all the rage and the fine-line tip is an elegant nail style that dazzles all year long. Add a bright pastel color and you have a classy nail design with a fun pop of color.

12. Cutie Orange

Orange is a hit or miss nail color but this stunning shade of orange has hints of pink that give it such a vibrant and energetic glow.

13. Pastel Tips

Pastels might be a popular spring nail color, but they're also trending as a summer nail idea. Add in a micro manicure and you have a stylish set of nails for the warmer days.

14. Ombre Lime

Ombre nails have been a staple nail design for years, but this season is all about fun, bold colors like this vivid lime. Fun, fresh-energy colors like this will give your nails that refresh they need.

15. Blue Floral

Who said florals are exclusively for spring? The pastel blue color is a must-try summer nail color and you can shake things up with different micro-designs, from pastels to fruit and polka dots.