Summer 2026 Nail Trends: 5 Styles That Will Be a Hit This Season and How to Achieve Them at Home

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We've analyzed the predictions from InStyle, Clara, Trendencias, Cosmopolitan, and the best professional nail technicians to bring you the 5 trends that will dominate your hands this summer. And the best part: each of them has its perfect equivalent in the new NOOVES Summer Fresh Collection, the collection designed to give you magazine-worthy nails while you enjoy the beach, the pool, and sunsets.

Ready to discover what you'll be wearing on your nails this summer? Spoiler: chromatic freedom and luminous sophistication are key. Let's get to it.

1. Pastel Gradients and Aura Nails: The Color of Good Weather

If there's one trend that has unanimously conquered all nail experts, it's pastel gradients and aura nails. According to InStyle Spain's predictions based on professionals like Lina Valderrama (trends coordinator at Masglo) and Aude Peyrefiche (national director of Vitry España), this summer will see the consolidation of palettes that evoke freshness, softness, and light sophistication. Pastel colors, from butter yellow to petal pink and lavender, will predominate in the season's manicures.

Aura nails take this trend a step further: they consist of soft gradients that create a blurred effect in the center of the nail, generating a sense of depth and harmony reminiscent of a Mediterranean sunset. They are ethereal, balanced, and perfect for combining with the season's freshest looks. Clara magazine confirms that this type of manicure stands out as one of the most elegant options for summer, especially in lilac, pink, and peach tones.

With NOOVES, you can achieve this look in minutes. The Rainbow design captures the essence of the multicolor gradient with a perfect transition between vibrant pastel tones, while Lavanda Dream offers you that pure lavender tone that is the absolute favorite of the season.

2. Glazed Nails: The Shine That Charms the Sun

The glazed effect — that luminous, pearlescent, and slightly glass-like finish popularized by Hailey Bieber — is not only still current this summer: it has evolved. According to experts consulted by InStyle, the glazed effect will be incorporated into all types of colors and designs, being one of the star finishes of the season. Trendencias confirms that pearlescent and glazed finishes are among the most requested, with a shine that captures sunlight spectacularly.

What makes glazed special in summer is how it interacts with natural light: bronzed skin creates a sublime contrast with that milky, sophisticated glow. It's like wearing a sunbeam trapped on each nail. NEONAIL professionals agree that the overall spirit of the season is clean and luminous, and nothing better represents that philosophy than glazed nails.

In the NOOVES Summer Fresh Collection, you have two perfect options for this look: Glazed Donuts, the design that perfectly captures that ultra-shiny pearlescent effect on a pure white background; and Ivory Dream, a more sophisticated version with multicolored pearlescent reflections that change with the light.

3. The Reinvented French: Goodbye to the Classic

No one would have predicted it a few years ago, but the French manicure has become the perfect canvas for summer creativity. According to trends gathered by InStyle, delicate and detailed nail art will typically be applied on French nails or solid designs, with fantasy color versions ranging from pastels to subtle neons. Trendencias confirms that the French manicure remains very present, covering everything from the most classic version to the most modern and minimalist designs.

The key to the French for this summer is reinvention: tips in peach, lavender, coral, and even multicolor tones. Pure white is no longer the only option. Micro French tips in pastel versions emerge as the most sophisticated design according to Clara's experts, creating a subtle contrast that makes each nail look like a small work of art.

The NOOVES French Party design is exactly what the trends call for: a multicolor French with tips in different vibrant tones on a transparent base, creating that festive and modern effect that is sweeping Instagram and TikTok.

4. Milky Nails and Milky White: Your Tan Will Thank You

If you're looking for a manicure that enhances your tan to the maximum, experts are crystal clear: milky whites and milky nails are the kings of the season. According to Revista Clara, these shades are not trending by chance, but because they create a spectacular contrast with sun-kissed skin. The Cloud Dancer shade — a powdery and creamy white — is positioned as the perfect color to especially enhance the first tan of the season.

Trendencias agrees that natural nails are on the rise, especially nude, ivory, and soft pink tones, always with an extra gel-effect shine. This trend connects directly with the quiet luxury aesthetic that dominates fashion: discreet, elegant manicures that denote care and sophistication without shouting. Your nails, but better. Much better.

In NOOVES you have two star candidates for this look: Snow White, a luminous pure white with an impeccable finish that is the ideal contrast to your summer tan; and Rose Pâle, a very subtle dusty pink that works as the perfect nude for any skin tone, providing that romantic warmth so sought after this summer.

5. Vibrant Nail Art: Wear the Party on Your Hands

After seasons dominated by clean minimalism, experts announce a phase of chromatic freedom and sensory texture. Lina Valderrama, trends coordinator at Masglo, makes it clear: manicures are no longer an accessory but a statement. InStyle confirms that this summer we will see a futuristic tropical aesthetic with solar colors combined with technological finishes, iridescent sparkles, and delicate floral or fruity designs.

But beware: it’s not about uncontrolled loudness. The incorporation of color is done in a sophisticated way, mixing vibrant tones with neutral or transparent bases. Flowers with fine lines, delicate tropical prints, and harmonized multi-color designs are the winning formula for those who want to wear nails with personality without losing an ounce of elegance.

The Paradise by NOOVES design perfectly encapsulates this trend: a multi-color nail art with vibrant abstract motifs on a clear base, creating an artistic and tropical effect that screams for beach, terrace, and sunset plans.

NOOVES Summer Fresh Collection: All Trends, Zero Complications

Each of the designs we have presented belongs to the new NOOVES Summer Fresh Collection, a collection specially created to capture the most important trends of the summer season. From the softest pastel gradients to the most vibrant nail art, including the glazed effect and reinvented French, this collection has everything you need to keep your hands flawless all summer long.

And the best part? Each design is applied at home in just 15 minutes, lasts more than 14 days without lifting or losing shine, and resists the beach, the pool, and the best summer plans. All with the peace of mind of knowing that you are using a 100% HEMA-Free, vegan, and CPNP European certified product.

NOOVES customers confirm it with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars across more than 10,000 orders: this is the real salon alternative they've been looking for for years.