It's no secret that low-key nail trends have been all the rage as of late. Think almond milk nails, skin tint manicures and neutral nail designs. Now, it's no secret that I love these trends. In fact, I'm currently wearing a minimalist manicure myself. However, the sun is out, and I'm determined to switch things up this weekend and inject some colour into my look.
How do I plan on doing this, I hear you ask? By choosing one of the most striking, bright nail designs I can find. I've been busy scrolling through the Instagram pages of some of my favourite nail artists, and there are plenty of eye-catching manicures on offer.
It seems I'm not the only one keen to have fun with my nails this season, as there are so many bright nail art ideas and nail polish shades out there right now. Below, I've rounded up my top bright nail designs to try this summer, from pops of neon to out-of-this-world embellishment and even bright French tips. If you're ready to switch things up, then keep on scrolling...
11 Bright Nail Designs to Screenshot Right Now
1. Neon Shades
Go big or go home, right? To me, nothing is as fun as a neon yellow nail polish.
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This shade is bound to stand out.
2. Watercolour Nail Art
If nail art is more your thing, I'm obsessed with this colourful watercolour design.
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This nail brush kit has every tool you could need to create watercolour nails at home.
3. Bright French Tips
Want a subtle finish? A summer French tip manicure is the way to go.
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This mani marker will make doing French tips so much easier.
4. Embellishment
How cool is this colourful embellishment? Perfect for any special occasions coming up.
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You'll want to use a clear base coat before applying your embellishments for a smooth, shiny nail.
5. Multicoloured Designs
Why choose one colour when you can choose five?
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If you like to do gel nails at home, this set from Mylee has lots of fun colours.
6. Florals
Floral nail art will never go out of style, and the more colourful, the better.
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A thin nail art brush is key to creating a micro floral design like the one above.
7. Aura Nails
Aura nails are going nowhere this season.
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These press-on aura nails from H&M are so fun.
8. Ombré Nails
I love this ombré design. Not only is it simple to recreate, but it's also super eye-catching.
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Start with a hot pink nail polish for the ultimate statement.
9. Reverse Rainbow French
Another fun way to add a subtle pop of colour to your look.
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This couldn't be a more perfect nail polish set.
10. Picante Mani
Why not match your picante manicure to your picante pedicure for the ultimate summer vibes?
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Nails Inc always deliver on the bright, bold shades.
11. Rainbow Nail Art
This is definitely one to screenshot ahead of your next salon visit.
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This design is quite hard to do at home, so press-on nails might just be the answer.
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