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Naomi Jamieson

14 simple summer nails that feel endlessly wearable but still toast the sunny season

A collage of simple summer nail ideas: on the left is a picture of a milky, coconut manicure and in the middle is a close-up of a pastel blue manicure, both created by nail artist, Mateja Novakovic/@matejanova. And on the right is a picture of a hand with orange French tip nails, created by nail tech and educator, Fliss Alton/@gelsbyfliss. All featured in a grey and white template with two blue and orange stock image nail polish spills.

When the sunny season arrives, bright shades and maximalist designs often become the go-to, but for those of us who favour subtlety, these simple summer nails are just as fitting and not to mention, incredibly chic.

With the 2026 nail trends boasting everything from vibrant hues to sheer and soft, faded floral looks, the world is your oyster when it comes to selecting your next set of summer nails. While we are partial to some juicy sorbet nails, we are of the mind that often, simplicity is key. Especially if you want your manicure to feel versatile, working for beachy holidays, weddings, as well as all your warm-weather outfits, and not look glaringly out of place if it were to rain for two weeks straight (a UK summer classic).

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