Elegance & Escape

From vibrant summer florals to dreamy pastels and chic glassy sheers, this curated selection defines elegance and whimsy for the season. Explore the hottest trends in nail art and unleash your creativity with the recommended products to achieve these stunning looks.

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Summer Florals

According to celebrity nail artist Julie Kandalec “Summer floral nail designs are all about vibrant colors and playful patterns”. This patterns can be done in various ways – “You can go for a minimalist look with teeny buds adorning just a couple of nails, or you can go all out with sculpted 3D flowers that practically leap off your fingertips.”

If you’re ready to unleash your creativity and craft stunning floral arrangements, then you absolutely must have this Nail Art Design Tools. Let your imagination run wild and bring your floral visions to life with this essential set!

Or you can put Nail Dried Flowers on this Nude Pink Gel Polish for extra uniqueness.

Dreamy Pastels

Soft, feminine, and reminiscent of delicate flowers, pastels offer a romantic and whimsical vibe for summer nails in 2024. Editorial nail artist Jin Soon Choi highlights their charm, perfect for adding a dreamy touch to your look. Whether you opt for lavender, mint, or baby blue, these shades will keep your nails on-trend and elegant.

Make your nails look super dreamy this summer with the awesome Bright Pastel Nail Manicure Kit!

Glassy Sheer

This minimalist look features a translucent, glossy finish that adds a touch of sophistication to any outfit. Perfect for any occasion, these nails provide a chic and timeless appeal, effortlessly enhancing your summer style with their understated elegance.

Be prepared to dazzle on any occasion with the mesmerizing hues of the Set of 6 Transparent Colors Sheer Gel Polish.

Hot Summer Red

One of the most captivating summer colors is the “just ate a popsicle” stain, be it on your lips or nails. Choi absolutely adores a “hot orange-red shade with a translucent finish,” evoking vivid memories of relishing an icy cold orange or cherry popsicle or slushie on a scorching day. “It’s vibrant and lively, capturing the essence of summer unlike anything else,” she says. It’s a blend of vibrant orange and red cream polishes that exude the essence of the scorching summer months, igniting a passionate and fiery vibe.

Try this incredibly vibrant and energetic shade by using the Bright Orange Red Plant-based Gel Nail Polish for a look that exudes passion and confidence.

Chrome Nails

The whole trend blew up when Hailey Beiber got her nails done by Zola Ganzorigt who gave her the coolest “glazed donut” manicure ever, with a sheer beige base and a shiny chrome finish. It became the go-to nail style for the entire summer!

“The chrome nail trend is the look of highly reflective chrome finishes on either the entire nail or used as an accent for nail art—think french tips with a chrome finish, or a minimal design with a chrome finish,” says Brittney Boyce, celebrity nail artist and founder of Nails of LA. “It looks very futuristic and cool on everyone, but can also be easily customized by pairing the effect with different base colors.” 

Glitter Nails

“Forget the full coverage base color and go in on effects,” Rita Remark, nail artist and Essie global lead educator, explains. “Start with a jelly, sheer color and then add a chrome or iridescent topper.” This mani is incredibly feminine, effortlessly beautiful, and exudes an undeniable charm.

Make your nails look irresistibly glamorous and shimmering with this Sparkly Pink Translucent Natural Gel Polish. Glam up your look and let your nails steal the spotlight with this stunning shade!