However, there is something to be said for throwing caution to the wind and choosing a bold and bright manicure. It feels so right for summer, especially now that holiday-and-wedding season is upon us. Whether it’s a bold swipe of pistachio green all over your nails, pastel abstract swirls in clashing colours or a slither of neon painted along your tips, there are so many ways to experiment with colourful nail designs. Can’t decide on one colour? Choose them all and paint a hue on each nail. It’s the beauty version of dopamine dressing. Plus, there’s something about this summer that feels right to experiment with all the colours of the rainbow, whether it’s at the nail salon or experimenting with a DIY mani.
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@sasha.mei
We’ve seen plenty of colourful manicures on our feeds lately, so it seems that everyone is ripping up the rule book of what a traditional manicure should look like. With so many designs to choose from, we saved some of our favourite colourful nail designs that we’ve spotted lately. Embrace yourself for plenty of inspo.
1. Colourful French Tips
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@amaka.hamelijnck
Colourful French tips are a winner year-round.
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@leatngu
We love seeing a different hue on each nail.
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@harrietwestmoreland
A reverse French along the half-moon on the nail bed gives a standard French manicure an unexpected twist.
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@harrietwestmoreland
We love the pastel colour combination of this micro French manicure.
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@bambinailss
Who says a French manicure has to be in block colours? These shimmering chrome tips are bringing us joy.
2. Multi-Tonal Hues
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@champagnemani
When you can’t decide what colour to pick, choose them all. We love these muted yet colourful pairings.
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@betina_goldstein
Pink and green should always be seen.
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@bettina_looney
How fun are these sangria tones?
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@thatsaleaf
Cheerful brights look brilliant on short, square nails.
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@thehangedit
Eyecatching but chic—we’re obsessed with this colour combo.
3. Bold and Bright
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@bettina_looney
A single colour in a bright hue is a great option if you’re usually a nail minimalist. You can never go wrong with a red-orange shade.
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@browngirlhands
Lilac isn’t going anywhere, and we love this punchy shade.
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@nicole_huisman
A neon bright suits everyone.
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@browngirlhands
A soft pistachio green brightens your nails and your spirits.
4. Colourful Nail Art
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@amaka.hamelijnck
The beauty of nail art is that you can dial it up or down to suit your personality and style. This subtle yet colourful flower art is so pretty.
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@leatngu
Dial it up by pairing it with a bold French tip.
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@betina_goldstein
Dip a toe (or a fingernail) into the trend by keeping the nail art to just your tips. This is a great way to make your manicure last longer, as the regrowth will be less noticeable.
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@lauraelizabethklein
For the nail maximalists, a design on each nail looks so cool.
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@thatsaleaf
Green is big news this summer, and we’re taking this look straight to the salon.
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@leatngu
Mix and match different designs on your nails within the same hue.
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@thehangedit
Bold floral designs are going to be everywhere this summer.
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@thatsaleaf
Pick-and-mix nails at their best.
5. Colourful Abstract Nails
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@amaka.hamelijnck
Dabble in the colourful nail design trend by opting for negative-space nails. Simply apply a sheer or neutral base and apply bold colours in different shapes on each nail.
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@sasha.mei
Grab every nail polish you own and apply a different shade to a different section of your nails.
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@amaka.hamelijnck
We’re in love with these negative-space swirls.
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@thehangedit
These squiggly negative-space nails are so much fun.
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