Radiant and dazzling, these sunshine nails beam with style and summer nostalgia

On the left is a close-up of a hand with bright yellow nails, alongside a hand with iridescent pink and blue nails, both created by nail artist Mateja Novakovic (@matejanova) in a blue, pink and purple gradient template with a sunshine effect and a yellow and blue nail polish spill.

For your summeriest manicure yet, these bright and shimmering sunshine nails encapsulate every radiant moment - from reflections on swimming pools to breathtaking sunsets over the ocean.

While natural, barely-there nails were threatening to dominate summer's array of 2026 nail trends, we're pleased to report that all the classic brights are back - along with a few extra sunny shades. So sunny, in infact, that we've curated a little collection of these colours, designs and finishes because of how well they capture hazy summer days and glistening, sun-soaked views. After all, what could be more fitting for the season than a manicure that mirrors the sunny scenes of your upcoming beach holiday?