Warm weather and sunny skies mean one thing: It’s finally summertime. We’re excited for white jeans, sundresses, and most of all, summer nail ideas.
We’ve got plenty of inspo for you to take to your nail salon, whether you prefer a minimalist nail look (like short nails with a fun summer nail polish color) or trending nail designs (think ombré nails, cat-eye, polka dots, and so much more). Between trustworthy press-on nails, intricate nail-art designs, and so much more, there are tons of fun summer nail art ideas for you to play with all season long and beyond.
Beyond the ever-popular summery neon nails, what else is trending this year? “For 2025 nail trends, I see a lot of dark colors, cat-eye, and chrome finishes that will be popular in the upcoming season,” says celebrity manicurist and Amopé ambassador Zola Ganzorigt. With loyal trendsetting clients like Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner, and Sabrina Carpenter, it’s safe to say we’re definitely listening to Ganzorigt. She says to keep an eye out for the magnetic cat-eye style in particular. “It’s risen so much in popularity since there’s now a variety of options to choose from for the design,” she says.
Expect lots more high-shine neutral action, as well, adds Alyssa Fronce, nail artist and owner of Alyssa Nail Tech. “Nail trends in 2025 are very moody, full of lots of chromes and neutrals,” she says. Mani minimalists will be thrilled to hear this news.
Lately, we’ve seen aura nails and multicolored chrome as popular nail trends, and these aren’t going anywhere. “We’re full-on into the colored-chrome era, and it’s not slowing down,” says Juli Russell, Sally Beauty DIY nail expert, meaning Sugar Plum Fairy vibes are still very much trending. Expect to see mermaid- and fairy-inspired looks like seashell nails all summer long.
From seasonal neons to jelly nails and so much more, there’s something for everyone in this list ahead. Scroll on for all the summer nail ideas that we’ve been loving, and get ready to screenshot.