Our 7 Favorite Nail Trends for Summer 2023
The start of summer is soon to be upon us, and we've been preparing for it the only way we know how: By getting ready for all the fresh summer trends (and blasting "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus on repeat, of course).
While there are trends to behold for everything from summer swimwear to sundresses, there's a certain smaller thing that shouldn't be forgotten about in the process of preparing for your most stylish summer yet. We're talking about nails, the tiny confidence-boosting detail that often act as the finishing touch to any outfit. Whether you prefer to do them at home or get them done at the salon, it's time to get excited about the nail trends coming for summer 2023. Before you make your next nail appointment, check out our list of favorites here:
Lavender Love
If you haven't already noticed, lavender is having a serious moment in 2023. While we adore the pastel shade for spring, there's no need to retire it for summer. In fact, lavender nails are a huge trend for the warmest season this year, especially brighter tones and even ultra-edgy matte finishes.
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Iced Matcha, Please
Your favorite green way to consume caffeine is also taking over as a trend for your fingertips in summer 2023, as the light, nearly pastel green tone pairs well with almost everything in your summer wardrobe. Plus, pistachio and matcha shades are reminiscent of all the lush nature around us during this time of year, making it a great way to brighten up your usual understated mani.
Neon Pops
From color-blocking to cyber-dots, negative space French tips and virtually everything in between, neon is showing up in the most unexpected ways for this summer 2023 nail trend. The key is to keep things as subtle as neon possibly can be by sticking to smaller areas of the nail rather than painting the whole thing neon green and calling it a day. Other than that, go wild with prints, patterns and tips to your heart's desire.
Naturalistic Neutrals
It's pretty hard to go wrong with a trend that never goes out of style, so we're pretty happy to see this simple-yet-super-pretty trend be big in 2023. Neutral pinks are as popular as ever this summer, and the trend goes for both high-shine, sheer and iridescent (and even "milky") styles alike so that you can choose the one that suits your personal taste best.
Falling for Florals
Whether you prefer some summery tropicals or Bridgerton-worthy timeless tulips, florals are indeed groundbreaking for summer this year. While this one might be a bit harder to attempt if you do your nails yourself, it's well worth the price of going to a professional to admire a gallery-worthy work of art on your nails every day this summer.
Don't Forget the (Colorful) Tip
Forget the French manicure you know and love, because summer 2023 is all about trading in that classic white tip for something so bright you might just need to pop on your sunglasses to admire them. From neon shades to pastel tones and everything in between, you'll be seeing so many different variations of this summer-worthy trend throughout the season.
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Chromatica
We're all familiar with the "glazed donut" nail trend by now, but summer 2023 is taking things up a notch by going full-force with the chromatic colors. From "strawberry glazed" nails to iridescent pearls that any mermaid would envy, the options are endless for this blindingly beautiful look.
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