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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Grace Lindsay

Popsicle nails is the happiest nail trend to try this summer

a woman walking in a colourful outfit - popsicle nails

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and I don't know about you, but I'm ready to inject some colour into my life this season.

I love having fun with my beauty routine in the warmer months, and one thing that I experiment with the most is my manicures, as they are so easy to switch up now and again.

So, when I saw that popsicle nails were trending, I immediately knew that I had to give the nail trend a go.

Keep on scrolling for everything you need to know about the happiest nail designs you will see this summer, including how to recreate them at home. If you are into more neutral colours, then you will love our guide to milky nails.

What are popsicle nails?

Much like lipgloss nails, popsicle nails are all about that sheer, shiny finish, but this time nail artists are using brightly-coloured polishes. Think your favourite ice lolly, but for your nails. 

There is so much fun to be had with this mani, as you can also create a range of nail art with a transparent finish. Don't believe us? Just check out some of the designs below...

Popsicle nail inspiration

Have you ever seen such a pretty manicure?

If you want to keep things classic, opt for a sheer red shade.

Even Hailey Bieber is a fan of the popsicle mani.

Another nail art design that we will be saving.

How to recreate popsicle nails

To achieve the look at home, we recommend applying a sheer coat of your favourite, brightly-coloured nail polish. No need for two coats here! For even more fun, why not do a different colour on each nail?

We've linked some of the happiest nail colours we could find below, so what are you waiting for? Shop your favourite ones and give the popsicle nail trend a go.

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