40 Best Summer 2023 Nail Art and Manicure Designs to Try in 2023
Pucci Prints
InstagramA take on Barbiecore, inspired by Margot Robbie and nail pro Tom Bachik.
2Bright Angles
@paintboxnails//InstagramBaby blue (a.k.a. "blueberry milk") nails get a jolt of summery energy with a hot pink stripe.
3Gradient French
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4Sherbet Ombré
@stephstonenails//InstagramFor those days you can't decide between two shades.
5Barbiecore Glitter
@tombachik//InstagramGlitter top coat is nail art in a bottle.
6Neon + Metallic
@nailsbyzola//InstagramNot even Hailey Bieber, Queen of the Glazed Donut Nail, can resist a neon green set for summer. Her nail artist Zola Ganzorigt even added veins of gold for an unexpected twist.
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7All of the Flowers
@kimkimnails//InstagramRetro dotted flowers are super easy to create with a dotting tool, and they're even more fun when every nail looks a little different.
8Neon Aura
@julieknailsnyc//InstagramAs if the aura design isn't enough, tiny gems give this trend even more eye-catching interest.
93-D Squiggles
@julieknailsnyc//InstagramNeon against a negative-space backdrop always looks fresh; add 3-D design details and it's even more fun for the season.
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10Rainbow Swirl
@hannahroxit//InstagramThis is the nail polish version of that ice cream flavor you loved so much as a kid.
11Mermaid Sparkles
Instagram / @nailsbymh//InstagramMetallic blue gives instant Ariel vibes, while added rhinestones bring out your inner kid.
12Pink Aura
@theestallion//InstagramIf you love a longer set, take inspiration from Megan Thee Stallion and try a hot pink aura design on lipstick-shaped tips.
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13Grecian Goddess
@chaunlegend//InstagramGold and turquoise instantly call to mind the Greek isles. A matte finish lets the gold polish shine (literally).
14Dip Dye
@natalieminervanails//InstagramAddison Rae's fuchsia nails call to mind a melting popsicle, in the best way.
15Berry Nice
@nailsbydiem//InstagramIt's a food-mani summer, so strawberries, tomatoes, or any other juicy fruits are fair game.
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16Jade Marble
@nailartbyqueenie//InstagramMarble is oddly easy to DIY, but gel will give it that extra shiny finish.
17A Milky French
@nailsbymei//InstagramClassic French tips like Dua Lipa's are gorgeous 365 days a year, and feels extra fresh in summer.
18Dark Florals
@vanityprojects//InstagramSummer may be largely associated with lighter shades, but why not be subversive? A black base with glittery florals feels summery, without being overtly sunny.
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19Accent Petals
@tenoverten//InstagramIf you don't want to go overboard with the florals, just doing a nail or two gets the seasonal energy across.
20Cherry on Top
@haileybieber//InstagramAnother Bieber mani to try: A classic French with teeny-tiny cherries hidden on one nail.
Lindy Segal is a beauty writer and editor. In addition to regularly contributing to BAZAAR.COM, she also writes for Glamour, People, WhoWhatWear, and Fashionista, among other publications. She lives in New York City with her Chihuahua mix, Barney.
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