Summer isn’t over yet, so don’t shy away from the fun and colorful nail designs! Whether you have short, sporty nails or long, glamorous nails, there are dozens of trendy and hip nail art designs to try this summer!
From pretty pastels to bold and bright neon nail designs, you won’t be disappointed with the season’s trendiest looks for nail art. This article will focus on some of the hottest new nail art trends for Summer. Additionally, we will provide expert tips on how to paint your nails, so the color and design look stunning and last for weeks!
Tips for Trendy Nail Designs
- Trim and file your nails before starting the nail design: While this may seem common sense, many people are so excited to paint their nails that they forget to take the time to trim and file their nails before starting. Use the proper tools and wash your hands and apply lotion before you begin to work on your nail art.
- Always apply a base coat: Yes, it adds more time to your nail design routine, but a base quality base coat is the best way to protect your natural nails. As well, it will help your manicure or nail art last longer.
- Avoid quick dry nail polish: Quick dry nail polish is a hot commodity right now. And it’s extremely tempting as few of us have the patience to wait for our nails to dry fully. But most people don’t know that those quick dry nail polish formulas tend to be full of harsh ingredients that can interfere with the health of your natural nails. It’s best to muster up the patience and stream your favorite show while allowing your quality slow-dry polish to completely dry.
- Never shake the bottle of nail polish: A lot of us tend to shake the nail polish bottle before we start our nail designs. However, this can cause the polish to bubble, compromising the integrity of the polish and your nail design. Instead, place the bottle vertically in your hands and roll it in between your hands in a back and forth motion to prevent air bubbles.
- Paint your nails using only three strokes: We tend to be a little heavy-handed when it comes to applying nail polish for our nail designs. Nail artists cannot stress enough that it only takes three strokes to paint one nail. Any more than this will cause the polish to look lumpy, and it will take twice as long to dry.
- Apply an opaque white coat to your nails prior to using neon nail colors: Summer nail designs scream neon! However, neon polish typically takes several coats to achieve the perfect shine. If you first apply a white opaque polish, your neon colors will look brighter without applying extra layers of polish. As a general rule, anything more than 3 coats of the same color is too much!
- Thin out you’re nail polish, so it doesn’t clump: Did you know that you can add nail thinner to your polish to help it last longer? You can purchase nail polish thinner online or at your favorite beauty store. Don’t throw away that old polish just yet!
- Don’t forget the top coat and cuticle oil to seal the deal: While you might be tempted to skip the top coat, remember this is what seals your nail design and keeps it from chipping or fading. Additionally, be sure to apply a quality cuticle oil generously. It protects both your nails and your cuticles.
- Don’t be afraid of bold nail designs and colors: Summer is the time to play up all the hottest trends for nails: beach-themed, pretty pastels, flowers, neon shades, geometric designs, glitter, nail gems…don’t hold back. Feel free to express yourself and go big with your trendy colorful summer nail designs!
- Give your natural nails a breather: Every few weeks, remove your nail designs using non-acetone nail polish remover. Then allow your natural nails to breathe for a few days. This helps prevent fungus and other infections, so your natural nails will be healthy. After a few days, you can start all over again with a new trendy nail design!
Below are just a few of the hottest looks for summer nail designs! From playful designs to brilliant colors and ocean-themed nail art, the possibilities for trendy summer nails are endless!