Not everyone can commit to a fresh mani all year round, but ask any professional manicurist and they'll tell you that summer is the time when bookings increase. After all, it's the season of nail trends galore. Weddings, festivals, and holidays—exactly the kinds of occasions that align with a fresh new set of nails.
If you want to be ahead of the latest summer nail trends for the month, then right now, TikTok is the place to find them. From vinyl manis to milky nails, the app has kicked off what are set to be July's biggest nail colour trends. Another tried and tested source? Our pro nail artist friends, of course. The professionals responsible for creating the designs we see and love, there is nobody more on the pulse of what's trending in nails right now.
So, in light of this, to find out which nail colours are set to be most popular in the month ahead, I spoke to manicurist Ashleigh Bamber, who kindly shared the colour requests she's getting from clients right now.
The hashtag #milkbathnails has over 4.7 million views on TikTok.
Below, you'll find her top nail colour predictions for the month ahead. Plus, plenty of product recommendations, so you can recreate them even if you don't have time for a last-minute salon appointment.
1. Juicy Yellow
"Yellow tones are bright, fun and super summery," says Bamber, "however this month, we’re moving past butter yellow into something zestier (& punchier) for July." If you're opting for yellow nails, it really is a case of the brighter the better. Think zesty lemon, neon tones or even this summer's trending sol nails. Anything goes as long as it's sunshine-inspired.
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The perfect bright, bold yellow.
The warmer tone is sunshine bottled.
Manucurist's Gold is inspired by buttercups in bloom.
2. Peach Fuzz
"I’ve been painting a lot of peach nails this summer, and I expect to see it even more come July," Bamber tells me. "It's the perfect hue as it offers a softer version of coral but is still bright enough for summer. Plus, it works with every skin tone, is super flattering and perfect for holidays."
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This warm peachy tone feels like a hug in polish form.
Slight softer but no less striking.
One for the colourful nail lovers.
3. Cloud Blue
"These are essentially a new take on baby blue nails," says Bamber. "But don't opt for anything too bright. Instead, look for pale, milky shades that have a hint of lilac in them." If you can't find the perfect colour, she has a few DIY hacks up her sleeve. "To really perfect this colour for my client,s I've been mixing together a true baby blue polish with a really sheer lilac."
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This pale blue is an OPI classic—one of our favourite formulas for a long-wearing, high-shine mani.
Chanel's pale, lilac-toned blue is exactly the shade we're after.
This Gucci shade combines the perfect balance of purple and blue.
4. Barbie Pink
Bright pink nails are set to be a key nail colour trend for summer 2025. "This is a really bright and vibrant magenta pink," says Bamber. "For clients who opt for nail art, I've been incorporating this shade into bold geometric designs, and have also had a lot of requests for Barbie-pink French tips," she adds.
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A Barbie pink nail polish that also happens to be vegan, cruelty free and long-wearing? This ticks all our boxes.
Use this fine-tipped marker to easily incorporate Barbie pink into your DIY nail art designs.
Wear this punchy pink tone on both fingers and toes.
5. Milk Bath
Calling all minimalist nail lovers! This sheer and chic colour trend is proving popular for those who prefer simple designs and natural-looking nails. "I think of milk bath nails as a blended French manicure," says Bamber. "It's sheer, cool-toned, and leans slightly pink—the idea is that it looks like a healthy natural nail."
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OPI's Funny Bunny is the OG milky white nail polish—it even comes Hailey Bieber approved.
If you're a gel nail polish user, Bamber recommends this MyLee shade for a milk bath base.
Essie has a number of sheer and neutral shades to choose from, but this particular one is perfect.
6. Matcha
We've seen everything from mint green and pistachio green to Bottega green come and go in recent years, and while matcha green broke onto the scene last summer, it's not going anywhere for 2025. "True matcha green is a really bright, electric green," says Bamber. "But since pastel shades are so popular this year, most clients prefer a muted take on this colour." Again, she recommends using this shade for French tips or incorporating it into a geometric nail art design.
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This pale matcha green is so calming.
This green tone would look so pretty in a colourful French tip design.
Fancy a brighter take on matcha? Try this instead.
7. Teal Tones
And if you're for something a little more unconventional for this time of year? "I've been seeing both warm and cool tones of teal a lot recently," explains Bamber, which feel a little fresher than the summer nail colours we're used to seeing. "For me, it’s giving a sea glass, tropical, ocean-inspired finish," she continued, so why not pair the shade with some marine nail art to complete the look?
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This true teal shade is one of the best around.
With a slightly bluer hue, this shade from Rimmel is delivering all of the marine, summery vibes.
For something a little richer and seriously expensive-looking, look no further than Hermès.
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