Before we go soul-searching and full DND vacay mode, we’ve got to look camera-ready at any angle, from head to toe. One of our summer prep rituals is heading out for a trip to our trusted nail salon and making sure our nails reflect our mood for the season. With all the bright, loud manicures popping up on our Instagram or Pinterest feed, we figured it could sometimes get a little bit overwhelming and repetitive. Well, no need to lift a finger because we already took care of the biz. 😉 Find your ultimate summer nail inspo from these trending, TikTok-famous nail designs! 1. Multicolored Summer Aura Nails Product Used:iGel Match - B24 Luscious Lavender Aura nails are here to stay and will never go outdated, and this nail set proves just that. Not only did iGel Beauty @tanianailsbar show us how easy it is to mix the mismatched and Aura nail art techniques, but she also showed us how to use color theory the right way. That lavender gel polish? A chef’s kiss. 2. Starfish And Conch Beach Manicure Product Used:HYBRID PRO 3.0 XL Wireless Rechargeable UV/LED Lamp Who wouldn’t feel like a beach goddess with this conch pattern-inspired mani? If you’re a true nude-obsessed nail enthusiast in need of a summer flair, you’ll love this mani by iGel Beauty @nailsbykaseyjames. This nail design will work with any nail length, just be sure to use a spacious nail lamp for longer nail tips. 3. Lemon Manicure With Blue & Yellow Accents Products Used: iGel Match - 082 Park AvenueDip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder (PURE WHITE) This manicure design gives a French country summertime tablescape vibe, and we couldn’t take our eyes off it! The cheerful yellow hue of iGel Match - 082 Park Avenue and the pure white shade of Dip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder created an adorably realistic lemon nail art. Merci beaucoup for this inspo, iGel Beauty @nailzby_gabbyy! 4. White, Green Simple Summer Nails Product Used:Builder in a Bottle - Milky White Nothing represents serenity and peace better than the color green. To our dear minimalist besties, this nail design featuring a milky white builder gel base with dark green borders and a leaf pattern will give you a delicate blend of organic and precise look. iGel Beauty @nailzby__samm is the fairy godmother of this gel overlay makeover. 5. Golden Orange Celestial Nails For Beach Product Used:Dip & Dap Duo - DD170 Nude Bar Picture sporting this manicure while enjoying a mimosa at golden hour—that feels like a dream I never want to wake up from. 😩 iGel Beauty @livys.nails created these summer celestial nails with a nude base shade and some solid warm colors. The sun or star-like art in gold with rays extending outward was the literal star of the show. 6. Mossy Marble Green On White Product Used: iGel Beauty Chrome Flakes We’re channeling earthy glam this summer with iGel Beauty @chrissysnailstudio_’s mossy marble manicure. Perfect for those luxe vacations on the sun-drenched shores of California, this green marble set with hints of shimmer from the iGel Beauty Chrome Pigments/Flakes will have your nails looking so classy and expensive! 7. Blueberry Pie Butter Yellow Ribbon Nails Product Used:Dip & Dap Duo - DD119 Arctic Ice Dainty coquette nails are having a chic summer twist! If you want to add a little more charm to your pale yellow/butter yellow nails, well, this nail inspo from iGel Beauty @merakii.thebeautystudio is all you need. Her hand-painted blueberry nail art and intricate lace accent truly embodied a soft summer nail style. 8. Floral And Animal Print Purple Beach Nails Product Used: iGel Match - 042 Jacquard Have a passion for purple? Don’t worry, iGel Beauty @gelzbyari got you covered for summer. From light lilac tones to richer purples, you will feel like the luckiest person in the world with this mani. The combination of 3D floral and swirl design and blooming gel nail art added a sense of realism and movement that is visually interesting. 9. Blue French Tips With Seahorse Gems Products Used: Dip & Dap Duo - DD175 PigletLB GLOW in the Dark Gel - G17 Blue VelvetLB GLOW in the Dark Gel - G22 Coconut Under the sea is the theme, and iGel Beauty @valuable_viewpoints understood the assignment! The nude pink base (DD175 Piglet) complemented the blue and white straight and side French tips well (fun fact: these two glow in the dark!). To add more fun to the design, try to accessorize with the same seahorse and pearl gems on the nails. 10. Turquoise Nails With Silver Chrome Edges Product Used: iGel Beauty Nail Forms Serving you contemporary and unique realness for summer, I’m sure you’ll have a hard time letting this one go. For those who love modern, artistic touches, turn your white-turquoise aura nails into something bolder and more futuristic with prominent 3D silver-toned embellishments. Talk about loud but not overpowering! Btw, iGel Beauty @stevenailedit used our nail forms to make sculpting easier. Sun, sand, and stunning nails–our kind of summer. 🥰 Which nail inspos are you planning to recreate? Share your works of art in our iGel Beauty Facebook Community, and mention the products you used for a chance to get featured! Have a wonderful vacation, and a friendly reminder to wear your sunscreen! ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Written by Alyssa Bueno on July 8, 2025 Alyssa Bueno, a true beauty enthusiast, brings her passion for writing and beauty to life as a writer for iGel Beauty. With a diverse editorial background and industry expertise, Alyssa shares the latest trends and curates tutorials and tips to inspire nail lovers worldwide.
