SPRING/SUMMER
28 neon nail art ideas to brighten up summer manicures
Ensure nails are looking on-trend for summer 2026 with neon nail art styles! As Carly Cochrane, beauty trend expert at Cosmetify, says: “While last year focused on full neon manicures, this summer we’re seeing people use neon shades more creatively through French tips, abstract nail art and colour blocking designs. It’s…
Fruit nails are trending: here’s 40 juicy nail designs for summer 2026
Fruits are a long-standing inspiration for nail art, with watermelon, cherry, strawberry and lemon nail designs especially popular during the summer months. Whether hand-painted, sculpted or stamped, now’s the time to experiment with vibrant, juicy looks on nails. Want to hop on the fruit nail trend? Check out our roundup…
7-step seashell nail art tutorial
Texas-based nail artist & educator, Halyna Kaliugina, shares a seashell nail tutorial… Halyna owns nail business, LiNails, and specialises in precision gel architecture and E-file techniques – with a focus on natural nail health. She is an award-winning Nailympia competitor, and took home medals at Nailympia San Antonio 2025, Nailympia Anaheim 2026 and Nailympia Orlando…
Texas-based nail artist & educator, Halyna Kaliugina, shares a summer sea foam nail step-by-step… Halyna owns nail business, LiNails, and specialises in precision gel architecture and E-file techniques – with a focus on natural nail health. She is an award-winning Nailympia competitor, and took home medals at Nailympia San Antonio 2025 and Nailympia Anaheim 2026. Halyna says: “Create…
Award-winning nail artist, Karyna Kyliushyk, has crafted a popsicle-toned pigment nail look. Karyna, a Ukrainian nail artist who placed first at Nailympia San Antonio 2025 in the Joy of Nails category (Division 2) and third at Nailympia Anaheim 2026 in the Manicure Poster category (Division 3), shares the steps she followed…
Scratch online columnist, session nail stylist & salon owner, Marie-Louise Coster, shares a step-by-step guide to a stylish spring nail design, created using gel polish. You will need: Nude or pink gel polish (for the base). Gel polishes in a variety of shades (for the flowers). Green gel polish –…
Spring into style with this tulip nail tutorial courtesy of Halo VIP, Michaela Phillips (@gelalicious). You will need the following Halo products, available via www.purenails.co.uk: Create Combo Brush: Fine Liner 4mm & 7mm. Gel Polishes in Soft Mauve, Bunny, Sweet Pea & French White. Gel Polish Top Coat (Non-Wipe).
Make fingertips blossom with beauty by creating sakura-inspired nail styles, as the cherry blossom trees bloom this spring. Check out our roundup of design inspiration below…
Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, shares a step-by-step for this spring-ready floral nail style. She used gel polish to create the look.