Alright, it’s time to give your nails a summer makeover, so say goodbye to boring and hello to funky! If you’re all about bold colors, quirky patterns, or playful designs, we’ve got the latest trends that’ll keep your nails as hot as a heatwave. So here are the 28 of the best funky summer nail ideas you absolutely need right now!
1. Glittery Swirls
Vibrant, colorful swirls mixed with glitter? Perfect. You’ll catch every sunbeam and sparkle like a beachside diva.
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2. Neon Smileys & Florals
Mix and match those neon brights, fun patterns, and cheeky smileys—your nails are about to party like it’s 1999!
3. Bright Orange Swirls
Two blazing orange shades swirling together like a summer heatwave on your nails. Who can say no to a little fiery drama?
SEE ALSO: Orange Nail Designs to Rock This Summer
4. Studded Skittle French
Frenchies with a funky summer twist—each tip rocking a different, electric hue and topped with tiny studs. Basic? We don’t know her.
5. Trippy Florals
We can’t get enough of these groovy swirls and flower accents in eye-popping colors! Snap that screenshot, kaleidoscopic queens—this is your funky summer mani!
6. Mixed Patterns
Mixing checkers, drips, and swirls on your nails? You betcha! With an eclectic combo like this you’ll be serving fierce vibes all summer long!
7. Smoosh Nails
Neon color splashes that are unapologetically extra because you’ve got better things to do than blend in.
SEE ALSO: Neon Nail Ideas to Try This Summer
8. Multicolor Abstracts
Splash your nails with abstract designs—because who needs boring when you can have a summer color explosion?
9. Retro Color Block
We’re throwing it way back to the ’70s with these zippy, contrasting shades and swirly shapes. Perfect for groovy summer days!
10. Daisy Accents
Get your mani poppin’ with vivid squiggles and cute daisy designs. Your hands will be the coolest thing this summer—no contest!
11. Funky Squiggles
Each nail rocking a different color base with squiggle patterns—funky mani for the cool girlies who aren’t afraid to show up and show out!
12. Vibrant Stripes
Vibrant, multi-colored stripes? Like a rainbow road straight to fabulous! Perfect for giving any summer outfit a funky pop of color.
13. Bold Florals
The biggest, boldest blooms in the loudest, brightest colors—flower power and hippie vibes on full blast!
14. Neon Cow Print
Moo-ve outta the way, basic nails! These lively, colorful cow prints are serving up all the quirky-cute vibes. Perfect for anyone who loves being extra.
SEE ALSO: Animal Print Nail Ideas to Try This Summer
15. Negative Space Flowers
Sheer nails with colorful flower accents—this look is serving up vibrant, breezy summer vibes like nobody’s business.
16. Funky French Tips
These summer Frenchies ditch the conventional and amp it up with wavy lines in different colors. Perfect for when you want to keep it classy but still show off that funky side!
17. Two-Tone Mani
Want nails that are easy but still bring the funk? Try one hand in electric blue and the other in fiery orange. Zero chance you’re going unnoticed.
18. Green Abstract Waves
Get in the groove with green summer nails! The fresh, leafy green swirls on a nude base add a touch of nature’s flair while keeping it fun.
19. Funky Blue Waves
With funky wave patterns in two shades of blue, this beachy mani is as refreshing as a cannonball into a crystal-clear water.
20. Bright Color Blocks
Wanna slay this summer? Two shades on each nail that clash in the best way possible. Funky mani perfection!
21. Vibrant Aura
If you’re not rocking aura nails this summer, what are you even doing? The colors, the blend, the bling—it’s good vibes all season long!
22. Green and Pink Swirls
Pink and green are the It couple of summer! Get one color on each hand, swirl it up, and you’ve got yourself a trendy and funky look.
23. Tie Dye Nails
Peace, love, and slay! These tie-dye nails are giving all the festival vibes with their playful colors. Perfect for those who want their nails to dance along.
24. Pink & Orange Waves
Pink and orange nails? Summer magic! Throw in some swirls and there’s your juicy summer look that’ll have everyone drooling.
25. Abstract Flowers
Artsy girlies, this is your stop—abstract flower mani in fun, vibrant colors. It’s funky, it’s loud, and it’s so ready for summer.
26. Pink & Yellow Wavy Tips
Hot pink and zesty yellow waves crashing on your nails is exactly what your summer style is craving—total showstoppers.
27. Abstract Shapes
If you’re all about that boho vibe, you’ll make everyone gasp with this mix of bold colors and random patterns. Fun summer mani right here!
28. Flame Mani
Yellow summer nails with purple flame design—this bold color combo is scorching hot and serving all the drama.
And there you have it—funky summer nails served hot! Let us know in the comments about which designs you’re dying to try, and don’t be shy—share your faves on social media!
