Summer Nail Trends 2026: The Season's Most-Loved Colours & Styles

The defining shade of the season. A glossy, slightly green-leaning turquoise that mirrors the Mediterranean and pops against a tan. It looks best as a clean one-colour gel on a soft square or almond shape.

Styling tip: pair with gold jewellery and white linen — the contrast is what makes the colour feel expensive rather than novelty.

Bright, saturated pink is back in a big way. Think Barbiecore softened into something more wearable — a creamy, slightly cool pink with a glass-like finish.

It works on every nail length and is especially flattering on longer almond and ballerina shapes.

For clients who love colour but prefer something more discreet, mint and sage are the season's answer. They feel fresh in summer light and pair beautifully with linen, denim and gold.

A milky mint base with a glossy top coat is one of our most-booked combinations right now.

The runway shade of the year translated to nails. Butter yellow is soft, creamy and surprisingly easy to wear — warmer than white, softer than a true yellow.

It looks especially elegant on short-to-medium oval nails and against sun-kissed skin.

A modern take on the classic summer red — leaning coral and slightly pink, with a wet, glossy finish. Universally flattering and a perfect match for evening looks on holiday.

Wear it on short square nails for a clean, retro feel or on longer almonds for full impact.

Glass-glaze top coat for that wet, just-painted look. Subtle aura or chrome accents on a single nail. Short-to-medium almond or soft square shapes that keep the focus on the colour itself.