Try your hand at a DIY manicure with this easy summer nail idea
The weather is warming up and holidays are on the horizon – that means summer is officially here. As you start to put together your beach-day outfits or plan your picnics in the park, it’s also time to get searching for the best summer nail ideas to try out this season.
This year, the hottest summer nail designs include soft and subtle ombres and irresistible pops of colour. Another look we’re loving? Vibrant sunset shades paired with striking geometric shapes.
This sizzling summer nail idea is a fun twist on the classic French tip, opting for a more angular look for extra interest. The best part about it? It’s easy to replicate at home, and can be created with endless colour combinations, meaning you can keep your nails looking fresh all summer long.
Follow our step-by-step method for your favourite summer holiday nails yet:
Step 1 – Base
Start with the Essie All-in-One Base & Top Coat and glide it over each nail. Follow this with a coat of the Essie Pastel Pink Nail Lacquer as a base colour, to create a natural finish.
Step 2 – Swirls
Using the No7 Stay Perfect Nail Colour in Me Me Me, create abstract swirls on the tips of the nails. Applying the colour in an abstract way helps give the manicure that effortless feel!
Now it’s time to introduce some more colour – we love the OPI Infinite Shine Longwear Gel-Like Nail Polish in the shades Yellow Brick Road and Dreamsicle. With the brush, take a small dot of each colour and place it on a plate or another wipeable surface. Then, using a Nail Art Brush, add some thin swirls alongside your original colour, to add vibrancy and depth. Try not to mix the colours together – we’re looking for clear, defined lines.
Step 3 – Top coat
Let your nails dry for around five to 10 minutes before applying your top coat to create a glossy, high-shine finish. Apply a small amount of OPI Pro Spa Nail & Cuticle Oil to every nail to nourish the cuticle area for long-lasting polish wear.
And there we have it – a super fun summer nail design you can recreate at home!
