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Naomi Jamieson

The experts have spoken - 2026's nail trends promise futuristic blues and fruit-inspired hues for summer

On the left is a close-up of a hand with bright red, glossy nails, created by nail artist Julia Diogo (@paintedbyjools), followed by a hand with a burgundy manicure and a hand with a pastel, cool blue manicure, both by Mateja Novakovic (@matejanova)/ in a white and grey template with a red and blue nail polish spill.

Spanning sheer, customisable tones to tech-inspired metallics, the 2026 nail trends boast something for every preference, and they're really heating up as summer approaches.

From fiery red and playful polka dots to a continued demand for luxe, milky hues, 2026's summer nail trends are already pouring in, tempting us back to the salon for a new-season mani reset. There's also an added focus on health-first polishes and treatments, like the Japanese manicure, as well as more trimmed and sensible nail lengths and shapes. That said, this year's earlier trends, like cool, digital blues and stylish custom blends, continue to feel very relevant.

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