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16 Gorgeous Summer Nail Looks You Need To Try Now!

Summer is in full swing so your hands and feet are on constant display. Ditch your boring single swatch manicure in favor of something with a little more flare. Whether you're changing up your color or switching up your shape, we've scouted the hottest mani's for you to rock all summer long!  
By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
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Coffin nails are still the hot shape for the summer. Deck them out in pink and you’ve got an insta-ready mani waiting to happen!

16 Gorgeous Summer Nail Looks You Need To Try Now!
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Forget spending hours at the nail salon perfecting your nail art. Try nail appliqués instead and finish them off with a top coat.

16 Gorgeous Summer Nail Looks You Need To Try Now!
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Fuchsia lips and red nails are a match made in Heaven!

16 Gorgeous Summer Nail Looks You Need To Try Now!
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Who says you can’t rock black polish in the summer? Dress them up with a sparkley top coat to take you mani to the next level!

16 Gorgeous Summer Nail Looks You Need To Try Now!
Hannan Selah
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Keep it classy with oval shaped nails and a soft pretty lilac polish.

16 Gorgeous Summer Nail Looks You Need To Try Now!
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A little nude is always a good idea!

16 Gorgeous Summer Nail Looks You Need To Try Now!
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Paint your nails white and let your accessories do all of the work!

16 Gorgeous Summer Nail Looks You Need To Try Now!
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Feeling daring? Experiment with a high shine tangerine lacquer.

16 Gorgeous Summer Nail Looks You Need To Try Now!
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Double up on the bling and accent a metallic mani with gorgeous crystals.

16 Gorgeous Summer Nail Looks You Need To Try Now!
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Tired of your usual monochrome polish? Embellish your nails with studs and foil strips.

16 Gorgeous Summer Nail Looks You Need To Try Now!
Hannan Selah
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Something less really is more. A simple mauve polish looks good on all occasions.

16 Gorgeous Summer Nail Looks You Need To Try Now!
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Neon polish always makes a statement.

16 Gorgeous Summer Nail Looks You Need To Try Now!
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Pretty pink polish makes printed frocks pop. 

16 Gorgeous Summer Nail Looks You Need To Try Now!
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Negative space mani’s in bright hues look fresh and modern.

16 Gorgeous Summer Nail Looks You Need To Try Now!
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This white hot mani is super chic!

16 Gorgeous Summer Nail Looks You Need To Try Now!
Hannan Selah
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Upgrade a basic mani with water color accents in metallic hues.

16 Gorgeous Summer Nail Looks You Need To Try Now!
Hannan Selah