Prepare to showcase the hottest summer nail shades of 2024, blending trending gel tones with classic dip hues. Select from a spectrum of lively or subdued colors to complement your mood or complexion. These shades are perfect for crafting understated, effortless styles or bold, eye-catching designs. Offering premium quality at competitive rates, these nail colors are essential additions to your collection this season.
Pink Polka Dots
The playful polka dot design offers a bright and cheerful option, perfect for a fun summer day. The hot pink base with lighter pink dots provides a pretty contrast, ideal for those who love eye-catching designs.
Consumables Needed
- Base coat: OPI Natural Base
- Pink polish: Essie’s Fiesta
- Light pink polish for dots: Essie’s Romper Room
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
- Recommendations: Use a dotting tool for perfect polka dots.
DIY Application Tips
Begin with a base coat to protect your nails. Apply two coats of the hot pink polish as the base. Dip a dotting tool into light pink polish and apply evenly spaced dots over each nail. Finish with a top coat to secure the design and add a glossy sheen.
Speckled Sage
The understated elegance of sage with speckles of colorful flakes captures a natural and soft essence, perfect for a subtle yet unique summer look. This color works beautifully across various nail shapes, providing a versatile option that complements all skin tones.
Consumables Needed
- Base coat: OPI Natural Base
- Sage polish: CND Vinylux in “Tundra”
- Multi-colored flakes: Nails Inc. Mermaid Parade
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
- Recommendations: For a smooth finish, mix the flakes into the top coat before application.
DIY Application Tips
Begin with a base coat to protect your nails. Apply two coats of sage polish for opaque coverage. Mix a small amount of multi-colored flakes with your top coat and apply evenly. This technique ensures a distributed sparkle and seals in the design.
Gradient Blue
Featuring a stunning gradient from soft purple to sky blue with a glitter accent, this design is a trendy choice that mirrors the vibrant summer skies. This look is particularly striking on longer nails, allowing the gradient to fully shine.
Consumables Needed
- Base coat: OPI Natural Base
- Purple polish: Essie’s Play Date
- Blue polish: Essie’s Bikini So Teeny
- Glitter polish: Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in “Strobe Light”
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
- Recommendations: Use a sponge for the gradient effect to ensure a seamless blend.
DIY Application Tips
Apply a base coat to protect your nails. Sponge on a gradient starting with purple at the base and blending into blue towards the tips. Before it dries, dab a thin layer of glitter along the transition line for a sparkling effect. Finish with a top coat for durability and shine.
Classic Peach
This showcases a classic peach tone paired with a striking glitter accent nail, offering a bright yet sophisticated summer style. This design is perfect for adding a touch of glamour to everyday wear or special occasions.
Consumables Needed
- Base coat: OPI Natural Base
- Peach polish: China Glaze in “Peachy Keen”
- Glitter polish: OPI in “Gold Digger”
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
- Recommendations: Apply the glitter polish only to the accent nail for a focal point.
DIY Application Tips
After applying a base coat, coat all nails with the peach polish. Apply glitter polish on the accent nail. Use precise brush strokes to ensure full coverage with the glitter. Finish with a top coat to seal the design and add a glossy look.
Turquoise Tones
The refreshing turquoise shade is an ideal pick for those looking to make a vibrant statement. Its bright, eye-catching hue is perfect for summer and works well with short or long nails.
Consumables Needed
- Base coat: OPI Natural Base
- Turquoise polish: China Glaze in “Too Yacht to Handle”
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
- Recommendations: This shade stands out best on well-shaped nails, so consider a professional shaping before application.
DIY Application Tips
Start with a base coat. Apply two coats of the turquoise polish for rich color. Finish with a top coat to enhance the shine and ensure longevity.
Neon And Nude
This contrasts bold neon pink with soft nude shades, accented by unique shimmer and delicate embellishments. This design is a trendy choice for those who enjoy vibrant summer colors and eye-catching details.
Consumables Needed
- Base coat: OPI Natural Base
- Neon pink polish: Essie’s “Fluorescent Beige”
- Nude polish: Essie’s “Bare With Me”
- Shimmer polish: ILNP in “Birthday Suit”
- Embellishments: Swarovski crystals
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
- Recommendations: Place embellishments while the top coat is still tacky to ensure they adhere well.
DIY Application Tips
Apply a base coat to protect your nails. Paint alternate nails with neon pink and nude polishes. Apply a layer of shimmer polish over the nude nails for subtle sparkle. Add embellishments to the accent nails while the top coat is still tacky. This creates a captivating focal point and secures the crystals.
Exotic Python Print
This design offers a daring and exotic look, ideal for making a bold statement. The intricate python pattern uses a mix of dark and metallic greens to mimic the natural scales, enhanced by a glossy finish that adds depth and realism.
Consumables Needed
- Base coat: OPI Natural Base
- Dark green polish: Essie’s “Off Tropic”
- Metallic green polish: China Glaze’s “Unpredictable”
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
- Recommendations: Utilize fine brushes and perhaps a stamping kit to replicate the detailed python print.
DIY Application Tips
Start with a protective base coat. Apply the dark green polish as the base color. Once dry, use a stamping kit with the metallic green to add the python pattern. Seal with a glossy top coat to enhance the texture and finish.
Olive Elegance
This solid olive design is effortlessly chic and perfect for those who prefer a sophisticated, minimalist aesthetic. The creamy, rich olive shade is versatile, fitting well with both casual and formal attire.
Consumables Needed
- Base coat: OPI Natural Base
- Olive polish: Sally Hansen’s “Loden Green”
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
- Recommendations: Apply two coats of the olive polish for full opacity and a sleek finish.
DIY Application Tips
Apply a base coat to protect the nails. Follow with two even coats of olive polish. Allow ample drying time between coats to prevent smudging. Finish with a high-shine top coat for a smooth, durable manicure.
Sunny Heart Art
This cheerful design features a soft yellow base with vibrant pink flowers, perfect for a fun and flirty summer vibe. The playful heart accents are great for expressing a lighthearted, loving mood.
Consumables Needed
- Base coat: OPI Natural Base
- Yellow polish: OPI “Exotic Birds Do Not Tweet”
- Pink polish: Essie’s “Watermelon”
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
- Recommendations: Use a dotting tool or a small brush for precise heart shapes.
DIY Application Tips
Start with a base coat to ensure longevity. Apply the yellow polish as the base. Use a small brush to paint pink hearts. Try to keep the hearts uniform and symmetric. Seal with a top coat for a glossy finish and added protection.
Neon Edge
This eye-catching design combines vivid neon green with a stark black edge, embodying a modern and edgy aesthetic. It’s a standout look for those who love vibrant colors and sharp contrasts.
Consumables Needed
- Base coat: OPI Natural Base
- Neon green polish: China Glaze’s “Lime After Lime”
- Black polish: Essie’s “Licorice”
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
- Recommendations: Use tape to create clean, sharp lines for the black edges.
DIY Application Tips
Apply a base coat to protect your nails. Paint them neon green, and let dry completely. Use tape to section off the tips, then apply black polish for the edgy contrast. Finish with a top coat to seal and shine.
Classic Red Swirl
This classic design features a deep red base with elegant white swirls. It’s a timeless choice that combines sophistication with a touch of artistic flair, ideal for any occasion.
Consumables Needed
- Base coat: OPI Natural Base
- Red polish: Essie’s “Really Red”
- White polish: Sally Hansen’s “White On”
- Top coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
- Recommendations: Use a thin brush to create the swirls for a delicate, professional look.
DIY Application Tips
Begin with a base coat to protect the nails. Apply two coats of red polish as the base. Use a thin brush to draw white swirls over the red base. This requires a steady hand and a bit of practice to perfect. Seal with a top coat for durability and gloss.
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