Summer 2025 is full of colorful self expression, and what better way to display that than with a perfect set of nails? Your manicure says a lot about you, whether you’re beach-bound, rooftop-side or poolside. This season, it’s all about vibrant, unconventional finishes and unexpected hues that match your moods, your style, and everything summertime has to offer (including, but not limited to: sunshine, freedom, and a pop of bold color). From fruit-inspired oranges to iridescent neutrals, here are 17 nail colors you’d need to start wearing in summer. These shades will keep your nails Instagram-worthy and unforgettable in the best way possible. And now, your essential guide to the most irresistible nail colors of Summer 2025.
1. Sunshine Saffron
Sunshine Saffron is a medium warm color with a golden presence resembling the sun shining down at midday. This cheery, marigold-yellow shade walks the line between playful and powerful, lighting up your hands on any skin tone. It’s the sort of shade that instantly lifts an ordinary outfit to something special, pairing with both minimalist whites and brash summer florals. You know, and the brightness is such a happy contrast to your tan — your nails just pop in the most gorgeous way. Wear your shine glossy for totally touchable nails that last days and days, or wear it with OPI Matte Top Coat for a more defined high-fashion look Best paired with clean nails and simple designs like a negative space mani, this color, is ready for your personal flair. Sunshine Saffron is more than just a nail polish though, it’s a constant happy nail accessory shouting confidence, joy and all things summer. It’s most flattering on short square nails, but looks just as gorgeous on almond or stiletto shapes. Brunch date or beach club, the deeply warming tone keeps your hands photo-ready and fresh. Don’t nap on this one — it’s summer sunshine in a bottle of lacquer.
2. Ocean Mirage
Like the twinkle of tropical waters, Ocean Mirage emerges as a dazzling aqua-blue, capturing the calm and exhilaration of the ocean in a single pass. This shade of nail polish simply glows in the sun, and your manicure takes on a sort of depth that feels almost magical. It’s great for beach days, boat rides or just when you are longing to be by the shore. Ocean Mirage is the perfect match for swimwear and linen dresses, contrasting cold with hot seamlessly. Those blue undertones cool down your look while the glossy finish helps unleash the mermaid within. Try pairing it wit with a sheer glitter topcoat to impart a glistening, watery effect like the waves. If you’re one to rock an oceancore or coastal grandmother look, then this polish is a necessary addition. Even if you’re keeping it close to home this summer, Ocean Mirage transports you to sun-drenched getaway the second you look down at your digits. It’s the color that makes people stop and give you compliments. Best of all, it works on any nail length and shape, including coffin and ballerina. Lunge in — it’s a fantasy of water for your fingers.
3. Peach Glow
Peach Glow is just that in-between kind of shade — mellow like a neutral without being boring, but with enough brightness to feel summery and alive. It is reminiscent of ripe stone fruit, sorbet and golden-hour lighting. It’s a color that makes you look put-together without looking like you’re trying too hard. This Peach Glow shade looks good on a range of skin types — the richness of the color will instantly make your hands look warmer without being too in your face. IT’S perfect for all those who like their glam under the radar. The finish is semi-sheer and buildable: You can swipe on a light wash for a clean-girl-exercising look, or layer that ish on for more vibrancy. Peach Glow is stunning on round or almond nails, and the perfect base for minimalist nail art like gold foil or micro-dots. It looks great with summer whites, soft pinks and pastel greens, adding a breezy, sun drenchedness to your entire outfit. Consider it your nail version of a perfect blush — fresh, luminous and undeniably flattering. It’s also perfect for day or evening wear, whether you’re wrapping up a picnic in the park or stepping onto the patio for a candlelit dinner.
4. Electric Flamingo
Electric Flamingo isn’t for the weak of heart. This neon-highlighter pink is almost blinding, in the best possible way. Fierce, flirtatious; it’s for those summer nights when you’re ready to be seen. The high-intensity color is mixed with basecoat and topcoat to make it so that all you need is a single coat for the ultimate fashion manicure. This is not simply pink — it’s power in polish. Perfect for music festivals, a beach party, or your girls’ night out, the Electric Flamingo really pops on long square or stiletto nails. The hue also pops more against a golden tan, making your fingertips your greatest accessory. It complements monochrome and bold print combinations, enhancing your outfit without overpowering it. Bonus: it glows under black light so you can rock it on the town at night. Wear under a matte topcoat and you’ve got yourself a modern, edgy take, or go glossy for that old-school glam. Either way, Electric Flamingo lets your nails do all the talking. It’s confidence in a bottle of lacquer — a necessary for your hot girl summer.
5. Coral Sunset
As the sun dips beyond the horizon, it fills the sky with the most unforgettable coral tones — and Coral Sunset perfectly encapsulates that magic. A rich, red-orange polish lends a vibrant and warm take on classic summer red. It’s graphic and unapologetic but it’s also wearable, versatile and dare I say it, even a little bit classic. Coral Sunset pairs with everything from swimwear to elegant evening outfits, rendering it something of a summer multitasker. With a creamy, punchy finish, this shade that suits any skin tone through enhancing golden warmth in lighter complexions and popping on deeper tones. It’s especially gorgeous on oval and almond shaped nails, lending your hands a refined, feminine touch. Want to take it up a notch? Fine, throw on a gold accent nail or tiny palm tree decals for vacation vacay vibes. Coral Sunset is nostalgic and modern at the same time — it radiates a retro summer postcard feel, but remains present and fresh. It’s the sunset in a bottle and wearing it feels like clutching the last perfect summer memory, even as night approaches.
6. Mint Mojito
Clean, crisp, and super refreshing, Mint Mojito is what summer sound like, when you’re parched! This pale green is definitely as cold as ice on your nails! It crosses over from wearing-on-the-couch soft to turn-heads special. Imagine mint leaves mashed in sugar, lime zest and a hint of sparkling soda — that’s Mint Mojito’s energy. It’s a color that offers the best of pastels and neutrals, so it’s super versatile for simply brunching on a Sunday to taking it easy by the pool. Wear with silver jewellery and sharp white dresses for a shiny, fresh look. It also looks great as a base for minimal art — a white stripe, a clear dot, even tiny pressed flowers.” On short, squoval nails, in particular, it has a really cool, clean, modern feel. Mint Mojito is the perfect hint of color that’s still fun and playful. It’s the polish equivalent of sipping something cool under a palm tree in shades — pure, unfiltered summer.
7. Cherry Popsicle
Juicy, generous and bursting with youth, Cherry Popsicle is essential if you love color with personality. This punchy cherry red is a bit of a pinky red, so it has a flirtier vibe than a true crimson. The scent is reminiscent of sticky summer treats, lipstick smudges and lighthearted laughter. A bows-and-clips throwback perfect for mani’s and pedi’s, Cherry Popsicle is high-shine and high-impact, with a touch of nostalgic charm. It’s universally flattering; it goes with all skin tones and nail shapes, but especially medium-length ovals. Pair with some denim shorts, red lips and oversized sunnies for a bombshell summer outfit. This shade is also friendly with retro nail art, such as half-moons or polka dots. For a contemporary look, try accenting with white or gold foil. Whether you’re road-trippin’ or dancing around your backyard with no shoes on, Cherry Popsicle keeps your nails on the same page: fun, daring and totally carefree. It’s your statement red for the season — sweet, spicy and impossible to ignore.
8. Sea Glass Teal
Sea Glass Teal is inspired by tumbled beach glass, adding an organic, oceanic kind of glam to your nails. This is a mid teal colour with cool undertones and a little bit of shimmer which sparkles in the light like sea spray. It’s slightly polished compared to turquoise, more grounded than mint, and is perfect for anyone who loves natural colors with a hint of sophistication. The semi-metallic finish creates a sense of depth, for a gel-like look on your nails. Sea Glass Teal looks great with lightweight summer fabric, straw hats, earthy tones and includes sand, ivory and khaki. It’s particularly flattering on longer almond or coffin nails, where the shimmer is able to play across a bigger area. This color will suit hipster organic vibes and beachy minimalists equally. It’s chic, soothing and totally wearable. Think of it as the ocean’s whisper, preserved in your fingertips. From your beachy finds to your summer brunching, Sea Glass Teal brings a down-to-earth glam to your warm weather party look.
9. Lemon Zest
Bright, citrusy and bursting with life, Lemon Zest is one little zing for your hands. This fun yellow is less pastel and more punchy, infusing your nails with an invigorating jolt of color. It is great for if you want to make a big style statement, but keep things happy and fun. As good with denim as it is with white linen and every color print, Lemon Zest plays well beside and across the spectrum. This hue is giving festival season and street style a shoutout and never looks better than when it’s painted on square or stiletto nails. To really drive the point home, apply a matte topcoat or some graphic nail art — like geometric lines done in black or white. Lemon Zest also pairs wonderfully for summer-themed events or travel and it photographs beautifully on any background. It’s the ultimate look-at-me color without being in-your-face, and it’ll surely receive compliments. Not too honeyed, but also not too sharp; bright without being brash, Lemon Zest is your wakeup call for summer, in manicure form. Put it on when you need to feel inspired and show off your fearless and unapologetically bold self.
10. Lavender Sorbet
Sweet, calming, and naturally chic, this Lavender Sorbet is a dreamy addition to your summer mani game. This soft shade of purple with blue tinged undertones is perfect for those who just want a little dash of color. It looks great with bright summer blooms, soft pastels and also monochrome neutrals, for a more clean and calm feel. Lavender Sorbet would work for everyday wear, but be pretty for weddings, baby showers, or fancy brunches. It looks fantastic on shorter nails in a squeal or almond shape, and looks cleaned up and polished on hands. Sparkle it up with a holographic topcoat, or pair it with tiny daisy decals for a garden-party aesthetic. Nail art seekers will also love this shade, which makes ombre designs, French tips and delicate drawings all stand out against the pastel hue. Lavender Sorbet is like sporting a summer breeze on your nails – peaceful, cooling, and delicately seductive. It’s a romantic departure from standard pinks and a lovely diversion from more daring color when you’re feeling pale.
11. Tangerine Dream
Tangerine Dream is the juicy, vibrant orange inspired by the summer sunrise that makes us instantly happy (and our manicure never un-happy). This shade effortlessly captures the vibrant vibes of summer nights filled with laughter and glow. It’s punchy, fun and incontrovertibly chic — the perfume equivalent of freshly peeled tangerines on a warm terrace. This color is so rich that it’s a statement color perfect for minimalistic outfits, taking your look have-notch gently. Whether you’re wearing linen shorts or a flowing maxi dress —Tangerine Dream brings a surge of heat that looks beautiful against both a tan and fair complexion. It is with a smooth creamy finish and a dazzling liquid metal effect upon drying, the ultimate in liquid metal wear. This color is stunning on medium to long nails, whether they are in an oval or almond shape, it does great justice to fingers. Styling: If you like to accessorise opt for gold jewellery or a hint of bronzed shimmer on an accent nail for that sun-kissed summer glow. It’s a playful but sophisticated choice, one that captures the adventurousness of summer 2025: fresh, bright, and completely unforgettable.
12. Bubblegum Pop
Bubblegum Pop – Fun and Flirty Pin Bubblegum Pink The perfect in pink prom dress-Val Bubblegum Pop, will never be out of style, but now it has been brought into the future with its ultra creamy, high gloss finish. This color is fun (but not “fun”), so ideal for anyone who loves to embrace a happy pop of color, but while still remaining polished and grown-up. It’s in the vein of childhood summers hopping after an ice cream cart with a slightly elevating tone for the contemporary fashionista. It’s a perfect match for an effortless denim look, a floral dress or beachwear, giving your look an extra dash of youthful shine with Bubblegum Pop! It’s super sexy on short nails with a rounded edge, and gives a sultry, friendly vibe. This color also makes a brilliant background if you just want a hint of nail art or if you love to add some glitter. It gives you a vibrant base that remains stunning but not so blinding. From garden party to afternoon coffee dates, Bubblegum Pop brightens your manicure with a touch of optimism and cheerfulness. It’s a summer staple that’s been re-released to keep you feeling springtime-fresh, vibrant and totally hot to trot.
13. Champagne Blush
Champagne Blush is a subdued kind of elegance for your summer nails when you want soft but want something to make an impact. This demure nude-pink with a fabulous silver shift is all about those soft bubbles of champagne on a balmy night out. It’s elegant, classic, and great for anyone who wants an easy, natural style with a hint of glamour. This shade flatters all skin tone, keeping your nails looking neat and well-groomed but without being so in your face against your clothes. It’s ideal for weddings, work or whenever you want your nails to make a statement and enhance your overall look. It has a delicate shimmer finish that captures the light to create interest, and a creamy base to make sure it remains classic and wearable. Champagne Blush is super cute on almond and coffin nails, and you can wear it with rose gold jewelry or a flirty pastel outfit. And for an even flirty touch, a touch of glitter gradient or lace nail art. That shade is the epitome of keeping-it-understated-yet-stunning; it’s the kind of thing that will keep you looking put-together and fresh all damn summer long.
14. Raspberry Rave
For those who love a statement berry: Raspberry Rave is a rich, vivid red purple that fuses the berry lip trend with summer fun! That color is modern and vintage at once, a dirty dialed-up version of the summer reds of old, with a fresh, fruity twist. Raspberry Rave is perfect for nights out, summer festivals and whenever you want to stand out. On medium-to-long almond nails, it’s impossibly vibrant, with a deep, juicy tone and glassy finish. It looks amazing with black garments for an edgy finish, or with soft neutrals for contrast. This color is also great for nail art, such as god stripes or minimal dots, which draws out its fearless quality. Raspberry Rave Nail polish If you’re fearless, fun and know how to demand attention, then new Raspberry Rave is for you! This summer, if there’s one shade you’d slip on for all that’s intoxicating about the mixture of glamour and play, it would be that one, of long hot evenings under the stars.
15. Coral Reef Glow
2.Coral Reef Glow – A luminous coral orange coral is also flecked with a pearlescent shimmer, ideal for achieving a radiant tropical look. It’s like you just caught the sun’s rays bouncing off the coral reefs— a warm, glowing, eye-catching polish that adds instantaneous cool to your nails. This colour can be paired with many summer outfits, day to beachwear and teamed with bronzed skin and white summer dresses. This shimmer is another level of pure perfection, dimensional, not overwhelming, and will give your nails a sun-kissed, fresh look! Coral Reef Glow is especially impactful with longer nails in soft squares or ovals, a new level of elegance and brightness. And for a fun twist, opt for a matte nude accent nail or delicate shell decals for the ultimate beachy finish. It feels like a color you see and can’t help but feel relaxed by the vibrancy of summer, your nails a warm, glowing accessory. It’s an ideal shade for anyone trying to bring those tropical paradise feels with them wherever they go.
16. Icy Lilac Mist
Icy Lilac Mist offers a cold and icy take to soft lavender, just right for those who need a more unique, contemporary take on pastels. “This color seems ethereal and fresh, like summer early in the morning mist, mixed with lavender fields.” It’s a scalloped shade that feels super fresh, yet somehow looks universally pretty with cool undertones and a not-so-obvious shimmer that elevates your entire manicure. Suitable for both day or evening wear, Icy Lilac Mist glows gorgeously against silver, as well as with a white summer wardrobe; imparting a sense of magic and mystery. This is the perfect shade for the ladies with shorter to medium sized nails (rounded or almond shaped) and want a sleek modern look. Dot some minimalist white line art or itty bitty crystals to highlight its dreamy feel. For those who wish to make a low-key, high-impact style statement, this shade is perfect: Soft yet edgy. For a fresh, clean look resort ready look that has just the right amount of chic without having to shout it from the rooftop Icy Lilac Mist is this summer’s must-have shade.
17. Barely There Beige
Barely There Beige- Obviously the neutral for Summer 2025: clean, chic and the perfect neutral! This nice creamy beige color is the perfect “no polish” polish but with a polished edge. It’s perfect for the minimalist who loves pared-down aesthetics, but also doesn’t want to look like she didn’t put enough effort into her nails. It’s Barely There Beige flatters every skin tone and goes with everything from casual shorts to floor-length summer gowns. This color is rich on all nail shapes and lengths, but exceptional on natural-shaped nails with a focus on simplicity and sophistication. The finish is semi-matte with a slight sheen that will leave your nails looking natural healthy. It’s great for the office, life at the beach or when you want your nails to subtly match your lifestyle. Wear it with an invisible topcoat for shine or keep it on its own for a more subtle look. Signal ‘Barely There Beige’ is the perfect base color for a summer manicure collection, taking inspiration from the timeless allure of the season.
This summer, your nails are your canvas to show off happiness, confidence and the most thrilling trends of the season. These 17 colors are everything 2025’s summer feeling is made of—from punchy neons and bright corals to soft pastels and classic neutrals. Whether you want traditional or avant garde, you’re gettin g these shades in the buff. And each shade has its own energy, so you can change your look according to your mood and occasion. Welcome the heat, the light, the boundless potential of summer 2025 with nails that say more than words – because there is no quicker way to zap zap your vibe. So what are you waiting for, grab your favorites, and get ready to embrace the season with nails as bright and beautiful as the season itself.
