I’ll admit a year-plus of quarantining left me pretty neglectful in terms of my nails. With nowhere to go and no one to see, why put in the effort to paint
them and painstakingly wait for them to dry? Of course, that all changed once summer came around and my social calendar filled up. Now, I’m obsessed with giving myself DIY manicures at home, being sure to switch up my polish on a weekly basis.
We typically associate bright and neon colors with summer, but 2021’s current nail color trends span a range of shade categories—from chic neutrals to pretty pastels, and yes, of course, still plenty of brights. And while these shades look great on a basic solid manicure, they’re also perfect for incorporating into your choice of nail art designs.
Ahead, I’ve rounded up the seven cute nail colors of the summer. Whatever nail shape you choose—whether short and round or lengthy stilettos—gracing your fingertips with any of these shades is the key to elevating your summer look.