From an asymmetrical French to emoji mood nails, glitter accents to bandana basics, summer '18 nails are well, not at all understated. Here, art inspiration from Instagram's most liked nail pros.
The Fresh Fruit
Let's call these fruiticles. Or let's not, but still admire these deft little slices on otherwise bare nail beds.
Design by @aliciatnails
The Hipster Dream
The monstera (Swiss Cheese) plant is a staple of any hipster abode, so why not take that flora onto your tips? You'll probably need a professional for this intricate design but the colors jive together nicely, so it might not be terribly tough to try a less composed DIY version.
Design by @nailjob
The Yellow Bandana
Reinvent a classic bandana motif in bright yellow.
Design by @boomnailsldn
The Camo Cutie
If you could see this nail design in the depths of the jungle, you'd definitely admire it.
Design by @boomnailsldn
The Cheetah Girl
Cheetah girls, cheetah sistas. Wear the print on your nails and start practicing your cat claw now.
Design by @nailsbymei
The Pretty in Pastel
Pinks, blues, greens, and yellows in softer shades is a fresher take than straight neon. Add a sparkly adornment to catch some rays.
Design by @nailsbymei
The Sunrise
Let the sun rise...on your nail beds. You won't have to set your alarm early to enjoy the majesty of nature.
Design by @mpnails
The Balance
We're calling it now. Ying and yang never go out of style. (Well, even if they do the '90s are back so...)
Design by @ladyfancynails
The Cool Edges
Cheekily called Just the Tip, this design has all the focus on shapes on your nail edges—be it round, square, squoval or Elvira-esque. Start with a clean white base, then top it off with any color combo you please.
Design by @chillhouse
The Hot Pink
Hot pink but spiral it! The standout color takes the classic French nail and flips it on its hot pink head.
Design by @painboxnails
The Nighttime Garden
A Kenzo-inspired floral by downtown nail pro Naomi Yasuda.
Design by @naominailsnyc
The Graphic Design
When your nails match your MCM bag you are truly living your best life.
Design by @mpnails
The Two-Way
Top two-tone nails with a matte topcoat for this modernist design.
Design by @aliciatnails
The Graphic Design
Get playful with primaries. The black base makes red, blue and yellow look fresh to death.
Design by @hollyfalcone
The Tribe Tribute
Falcone pays homage to the late Phife Dowg with this Tribe Called Quest inspired design. On point Tip, indeed.
Design by @hollyfalcone
The Smile
These emoji mood nails are easy to recreate by using the head of a pencil dipped in yellow polish as a stamper.
Design by @mpnails
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