Take It From a Beauty Editor: These Are the 7 Nail Ideas to Screenshot This June
Summer is here, and your manicure is about to get a whole lot more fun...
How is it June already? This year is flying by, but I can't say I'm not excited about the arrival of summer. Whilst I tend to play it safe with both my fashion and beauty choices in the winter months, summer is where I really come alive. Especially when it comes to nail trends. Even during last week's heatwave, I spent a lot of my time on Instagram and Pinterest, looking for the best June nail ideas for 2026. Not to toot my own horn, but I think I've found the best manicure designs of the entire month, courtesy of top celebs and expert nail artists.
It seems that June is the time to experiment and have lots of fun with nail colours, nail art, nail shapes and more. Even the celebs are thinking outside the box and ditching their usual milky nail shades for eye-catching designs. That's not to say that milky nails are over, though. As you'll see below, whether you're into bright and bold manicures or subtle, neutral, everyday designs, there's something for everyone this June. So, what are you waiting for? Keep on scrolling for the best June nail ideas of 2026, straight from the desk of a beauty editor...
7 Best June Nail Ideas 2026
1. Mermaid Manicure
First up, the mermaid mani. How cool is this blue and pink chrome nail design? A super summery take on the classic chrome manicure, this gives me all of the holiday vibes. You'll definitely catch me with these nails poolside this season.
Get the Look:
Start off with a pale pink base before going in with your chrome powder.
This is the exact product that nail artist Mateja Novakovic used in order to get that pearlescent blue effect.
2. Turquoise Tips
Turquoise is taking over the fashion world right now, and it's definitely a nail trend to watch this June. To take your manicure to the next level, why not try these fun turquoise tips? Add brown polka dots like the picture above for extra style points.
Get the Look:
Possibly the most perfect summer nail polish colour of all time.
A stunning, super affordable option from H&M.
3. Mega Milky
I meant it when I said milky manicures aren't going anywhere. However, this June, they're being taken up a notch. Alongside an opaque milky finish, you'll want to add a high-shine top coat, essentially combining the milky and glass nail trends in one.
Get the Look:
My go-to milky shade.
Trust me, this top coat adds salon-worthy shine.
4. Jelly Nails
Jelly nails were all the rage last summer, and it appears that they are making a comeback this June. In fact, this pink jelly nail design is currently living rent-free in my head.
Get the Look:
Essie has created the ideal nail polish to recreate this trend at home.
This is the exact polish used on the manicure above from Manucurist's brand-new jelly collection.
5. Mismatched Manicure
As soon as I spotted this cool, mismatched manicure on Tracee Ellis Ross, I knew it was about to be a huge trend this June.
Get the Look:
I love the mix of warm brown and mustard tones, which is why I'll be reaching for this shade from Nails Inc.
Hermès nail polishes are so chic, and this mustard shade is no exception.
6. Spots and Stripes
Maximalist nail art is big news this summer, and for June, I'm all about combining two of the biggest nail art trends: spots and stripes, especially in these yellow, red and turquoise tones.
Get the Look:
Unless you're amazing at nail art, this design is quite tricky to do at home, however, a good selection of nail art brushes will definitely help.
A pastel yellow nail polish is also key.
7. Feeling Swirly
Hailey Bieber recently showed off this blue swirl nail design on Instagram, and I've been desperate to recreate it ever since. Paired with the colourful base, it just screams cool-girl summer.
Get the Look:
This bright blue nail polish is bound to earn you compliments.
Use a thin brush to help recreate the swirl design.
