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Summer Nail Ideas You Have to Try in 2025

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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.

Strawberry Nails
Have you seen anything sweeter? This dainty strawberry design is a simplistic take on the fruity-nail trend, though you can also go all out by adding extra art like flowers or a French tip, or even topping it off with some chrome.

Minimalist Ombré
Ombré nails aren’t going anywhere. Perfect for the nail-art minimalist, the subtle shade transition makes it an easy-to-wear design. Try the trend on its own with any color you like, or use it as a base under more elaborate nail art.

Colorful Polka Dots
Multicolored polka dots are a fun, summery take on the trend. Choose four or five colors you like, and draw them on with a nail dotting tool. Or, switch things up with just one polka dot on the center bottom of the nail right above the cuticle.