Long Nail Ideas: The Most On-Trend Inspo for Summer
Finally, the sun is showing its face and we’re starting to think about summer – barbecues, beach days, picnics, ice cream, summer dresses. There’s a lot to look forward to!
But you might also be starting to wonder about what summer trend you should consider for your next nail appointment. What’s on-trend right now? Which long nail idea is equally perfect for summer days and nights?
To give you an idea of what’s trending right now, here are some of the best long nail ideas for summer.
Long Nail Ideas for the Summer
A French Manicure Twist
The french manicure is a total classic, but there’s a reason people keep returning to it. However, there are plenty of ways to adapt this traditional style for the summer, as these long nail ideas prove.
Firstly, why not try a twist on the classic french manicure by adding some embellishments? A little sparkle can be very effective with this classic, especially when it’s kept as simple as some gold or silver lines, or a little dot of glitter.
Or, if you want to stick to a fundamentally simple french manicure, you could add a little something special with a small jewel on each nail.
This trend looks especially good on long nails, so why not try it next time you’re at the salon?
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The next long nail idea for the french manicure is a totally on-trend two-tone style. This is very similar to the coloured french manicure (which Khloe Kardashian has recently been sporting – but we’ll get to that) except that you’ll use two different shades on your nail tips.
In this example, the nail artist has opted for red and orange – two shades that are perfect for summer. In general, it’s best to try this trend with two similar shades. So, you could also try a pastel pink and a hot pink next to each other.
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Alternatively, you could stick to a bright, single tone french manicure, trading the white tip for something a little more exciting. Khloe Kardashian recently displayed this trend on her Instagram, with a splash of pale blue on her traditional french manicure.
In fact, the colourful french manicure had a bit of a renaissance moment last year, and it’s still one of the most popular trends going into this summer. Why not try it with other pastel hues like pink or violet, or opt for a different shade of the same colour on each nail?
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Deep Green
Block colour never goes out of style, and late last winter the trend was definitely deep forest greens. However, it seems that this shade is coming back into fashion for the warmer months.
Most recently, Kourtney Kardashian opted for an interesting deep green shade on her nails – and if the celebs do it, then it’s definitely a trend.
To make this brighter, you could combine it with gold accenting, or use the green hue to create a polka dot or cow pattern.
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Pastel Acrylics
Acrylics are always one of the most popular long nail ideas as they’re so versatile. Their length gives you plenty of room to experiment and try new things, and one of the hottest trends for this year is pastel hues.
You could keep it simple with long acrylics painted with block pastel colours – pink, blue, mint green, violet. Or, try something a bit more interesting by incorporating nail art. Artsy lines are just one of the styles you could try!
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Making Shapes
Shapes are a great way to elevate your long nails from being pretty basic to something totally unique. Geometric patterns are always in, and will always offer something original.
However, another on-trend idea for long nails is swirly colours. Use pastel colours to create a 70s-esque design and you’ll hit more than one on-trend nail idea for summer.
You can take this trend even further by trying a different sort of swirl or shape on each nail. This is a great way to make your nails stand out and make the trend work for you.
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