Top Summer Nail Ideas & Trends

Bright Summer Nails by popular Nashville beauty blog, Nashville Wifestyles: image of summer nail designs.
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I LOVE to get my nails done. I am a nail biter and always have been so I HAVE to get my nails done to avoid biting. When I got pregnant with Charlie a few years ago, it was my treat to myself every couple of weeks. I had never been a nail girl but I met Jen at Parlour 3 and boring acrylic nails were a thing of the past. I loved letting her play with different designs and she is such an artist. So I was pumped when I got the chance to share her work on these bright summer nails in today’s post.​​​​​​​

Bright Summer Nails

Patriotic Nails

Bright Summer Nails by popular Nashville beauty blog, Nashville Wifestyles: image of patriotic nails.
All artwork by Jennifer Tsourvakas Nielsen at Parlour 3

Since 4th of July is coming up in addition to Labor Day (or heck if you just wanna rep the USA) how cute is this design? It reminds me of a rock t shirt which is even more reason to love it.

Animal Print

Bright Summer Nails by popular Nashville beauty blog, Nashville Wifestyles: image of butterfly nails.

Ok animals and butterflies. Both of these designs are extremely trendy right now. Tiger King has made everyone go ape for everything tiger print just so they can throw out a casual “Carole Baskin” out there. I love the color spin on the leopard print nails above.

Colorful Foiled Nails

Anytime I’m lost on what to do to my nails, foil is a go to. It dresses any nail color up. I love how Jen did a cotton candy version on the left. And I’m loving the soft pinks and gold on the right, it really pops on the white polish.

Tie-Dye

Bright Summer Nails by popular Nashville beauty blog, Nashville Wifestyles: image of tie-dye nails.

They don’t call it the Covid uniform for nothing. Tie-dye is having its moment right now. It is such a powerful trend. I love these bright colors and thinking this might have to be my next nail art.

Fruity Nails

I bet Harry Style’s Watermelon Sugar is playing in your head just like mine. Seriously can’t get it out this summer. Rightfully so because you can’t go through summer without rocking a lemon or watermelon print. I love the subtleness of the design on these nails by Jen.

Botanical

Bright Summer Nails by popular Nashville beauty blog, Nashville Wifestyles: image of botanical nails.

Palm print everything. Take me to the beach. At least my nails can be beachy even if I’m not there. I love how summer friendly this design is. Also simply cannot get over Jen’s talent. Make sure to follow her on Instagram to see more of her fun designs and pin these photos for nail art ideas 🙂 <———- Click here to find Jen :)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

I know not everyone has a Jen like I do so some of these you can try at home. There is plenty of nail decal stickers or press on nails where you can rock these fun designs. I have linked some I found below. Enjoy!

Which of these bright summer nails do you like the most? Let me know in a comment below!