When the sun is out and your skin is gleaming, choosing summer nail colours that will take your glow to the next level becomes essential.
According to experts, there are a whole rainbow of hues that are perfect for enhancing that sunkissed glow—whether you’ve just stepped off the plane from a week in the sunshine or you’re faking it with the best self-tan.
Here are the best summer nail colours to ask for at your next manicure...
1. Bright WhiteA white manicure might be an obvious choice for summer, but there’s no denying how impactful it can be.
2. Hot PinkPink nails have been dominating our social feeds this year, but to elevate a tan the key is to go bright.
3. Aperol OrangeSunset hues were a firm favourite amongst the manicurists we spoke to for making a tan pop.
4. Butter YellowThe breakout nail colour trend of 2025, butter yellow manicures were everywhere in spring and continue to dominate for summer.
5. Peach BelliniThere’s nothing better than enjoying a cocktail as the sunset, and this warm and peachy hue captures that feeling in a manicure.
6. AquamarineEven if your tan is from a bottle rather than a holiday you can pay homage to tropical waters with an aquatic blue manicure.
7. Soft LinenMinimalists delight, if the classic bright white manicure feels a little much for you then milkier, linen-like creams will also do the job.