Bright summer manicure 2024: 15 trendy and extraordinary ideas
Contemplating which shade to choose, while staring at shelves filled with nail polish colors, is a universal experience for those who spend time at the nail salon. From finishes to undertones, each bottle of polish is different from the one sitting next to it. But in a world of so many options, we can't help but think, why choose? After all, there are so many exciting multi-colored nail ideas for the best of both worlds (think: ombré fades, dual finish nails, and half-and-half manicures). In need of fresh inspiration? Ahead, find 15 multi-colored "Skittle" nail ideas sure to brighten your day (and fingertips).
01 Negative Space French
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Don't let your nails' negative space take up empty real estate. Instead, highlight the blanks with sharp shapes, all in unexpected shades.
As the weather starts to warm up for summer, we’re embracing the bright colorsthat come with it. This manicure uses green, yellow, blue, pink, and purple for a vibrant, joyful look, but you can adapt the combo to feature a quintet of your choosing.
This two-tone French set is having a polka dot party. To recreate the look, brush the lighter color on the tip of your nails in an abstract curve first, then go over it with the darker shade on only half of the shape. Complete by adding spots with a dotting tool.
04 Half Moon French
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Love French manicures but are looking for a change? Add half-moon art at the cuticle, drawing up and around the shape of your lower nail.
05 Outlined Art
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One way to make your abstract nail art stand out from the crowd? Outline each shape with a thick border in a complementary tone of the same hue.
06 Baby Brights
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Not quite neon, yet not quite pastel, these colors straddle the perfect balance between the two saturations.
07 Seeing Stars
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Opal chrome finish always makes a statement, yet it becomes next-level when paired with bright, pop-style stars. Alternating the two-star colors, as seen above, or stick to the same shades on each nail.
08 Chromebré
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Sunset hues, glistening chrome, and subtle ombré—what more could you ask for in a summer manicure?
We've said it once, and we'll say it again: Extra-long nails are ideal for those who love lots of nail art, as they provide extra space to doodle. This silver chrome set is all the proof you need.
11 Neon Blush
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Subtle and romantic, airbrushed nails are a great way to dip your toe into the multi-colored trend without going full throttle. Complete with a peppering of rhinestones to up the glam factor further.
12 Watercolor Masterpiece
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If allover neon is a bit too overwhelming for your personal style, consider a watercolor design. These barely-there nude nails are rather inconspicuous at first, but the artistic splashes of brights add a hint of excitement.
Seeing squares? Us too. And the checkboard print is unmistakable in these bright greens, blues, oranges, and pinks.
14 Lava Lamp Chrome
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With drips racing down the length of each nail, this chrome set looks just like the inside of your childhood lava lamp.
15 Going Halfsies
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We like our nails how we like our coffee—with a splash of half and half. After your base color has dried, use nail tape to create a crisp, straight line at the halfway point of your nail. Then, paint the darker color up to the tape marker. Peel off the tape once the polish dries,and et voilà.
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