From shimmering hues to bolder accents, each manicure color for summer 2026 captures a mood, a moment, and a style. Get ready: nails will be the ultimate summer accessory this season.
Manicure for summer 2026 – main trends
Choosing a manicure has long become a separate ritual: searching for inspiration on Pinterest, saved photos on Instagram and discussing with friends. This is how new beauty trends are formed today. According to Andrea Barbe, known on Instagram as @monaj , most of the main trends are born on the catwalks. “It is at the shows that we first see the key colors of the upcoming season. At the same time, trends change depending on the season and important events – summer, holidays, festivals or weddings,” she explains.
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Summer 2026 for bright manicures
According to Andrea Barbe, pastel shades are giving way to rich and cheerful colors. “Summer 2026 will be bold. We're hiding pastels a little further: butter yellow is already in the past. Now we're choosing cleaner, brighter, sunnier colors. The clean girl aesthetic is giving way to more self-expression.” This season's manicure should bring joy. “A good manicure is one that you look at and involuntarily smile,” says the master.
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The main manicure trends of summer 2026
Jelly nails
Transparent textures with a gel effect will become one of the most noticeable trends of the season.
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Maximum shine
Chrome coatings, glazed effects, cat eye and ultra-glossy finishes will be everywhere.
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Prints and decor
Stripes, large polka dots, voluminous designs with rhinestones, aura nails, a new version of French manicure and animalistic motifs – summer promises to be playful.
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5 main manicure colors for summer 2026
Blue and turquoise
The main star of the season. Soft blue, popular since the beginning of the year, is evolving into turquoise and rich azure tones.
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Milky White Cloud Dancer
Pearly milky white will be an ideal choice for tanned skin.
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Lilac
A shade seen at many shows, lilac has every chance of becoming the new classic of the summer.
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Pink
From fuchsia to delicate baby pink, pink will appear in dozens of variations. It is especially effective in jelly coating.
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Coral
A timeless summer favorite that returns every year with a new twist. Elegant and always relevant.
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Based on material from: Vogue.fr