Almond summer nails have range – and July is the best time to show it off. This list of 20 ideas brings you the trends that are all over TikTok and Pinterest right now: from pink-to-yellow blends to 3D flowers, magnetic finishes, and that cherry red everyone’s obsessed with. If your almond mani need a refresh, this is where you start.
1. Blue Chrome
Still stuck on which shade and shape to wear in July? Here’s your sign: blue is trending hard for summer 2025 just like almonds. Simply dust it in chrome powder, and boom – you’ve got a cool-toned, high-shine elegant mani that reflects all the compliments.
2. Butter Yellow French
Butter yellow is the color of the season – no debate. And when you wear it in almond French tip form with daisies on a flattering shape? Feminine, fresh, and just the right dose of girly-core. The base stays sheer, while the soft yellow tips and tiny florals add the perfect preppy finish.
3. 3D Design
You can’t scroll July nails without seeing 3D designs – they’re trending hard, and everyone’s adding texture right now. The vibe here? Glossy pink swirls on most nails, then drop a couple sculpted flowers to dial it all the way up. Cute, extra, and totally in season.
4. Gold Swirls
Clean-girl crowd, this is your sign to go with a twist this summer. Start with a milky base – it pairs perfectly with tapered shape – then add gold chrome swirls for that luxury touch. It’s still giving minimalist aesthetic, just with rich-girl energy.
5. Blue & White
Tile design pulls up strong in the hot weather season, and we’re fully obsessed with this blue and white mani. Lemon accents paired with ceramic-inspired art feel straight out of the Amalfi Coast, and the French tip layout gives the whole almond shape that perfect pop. Vacation nails? Checked.
6. Sunset Gradient
Sunset-inspired manicures strike right now with those beautiful color palettes. Lemon yellow, orange, coral, hot pink, and fuchsia come together in a glossy French tip moment that’s perfect for golden hour. On almond shapes, these loud shades hit even harder – total power move.
7. Polka Dots
Polka dots are fully back and they’re taking over our feeds. If color’s not your thing this July, this black-and-white French set delivers the vibe without the brights. It’s giving retro flair with a sharp almond shape and tiny bows for that extra cute factor.
8. Soft Pink
This is what happens when the pink nail theory and princess-core link up. This time we’re skipping ovals and squovals – almond shapes keep it elegant, the sheer pink adds that soft-glam glow, and the whole look nails that perfect balance of pretty and polished.
9. Floral Mani
Neutral nails, but make them with high-fashion detailing. The sheer base keeps it soft, but those white florals outlined in chrome take it into full glam territory. It hops on bridal aesthetic, fashion week, and “Where’d you get your nails done?” all at once.
10. Mix & Match
This July, almond shapes are the canvas – and these nails are painting a full summer mood board. We’re talking sculpted flowers, gold studs, blooming gel, and jelly layers. If you’ve ever saved 10 different inspo pics and wished you could mash them together, this mani is that.
She’s mysterious, glossy, and navy-coded. Aura nails usually go pastel, but this one flips the script with a smoky gradient and deep-sea color palette. Still soft, still stunning – but with a dark aesthetic twist that totally works in almond form.
12. Bright Red
Bright red nails never really left, but this cherry version is so fun. Fruity nail art is flooding TikTok, and the mix of a pink base, cherry pops, and that iconic red polish just hits. Red nail theory? Confirmed. And if you need a shade to copy the look, OPI’s Big Apple Red is the go-to.
13. Pearl Mani
French tips are always a yes, but adding pearls? That’s the move for 2025. This set stays clean with a sheer pink base and almond shape, then stacks tiny pearls to make it look intentional. If you’re into the Sofia Richie wedding aesthetic, this nails it without feeling too bridal.
14. Marble Effect
This mani understood the summer assignment: bright, chaotic, and cute. Pink and orange melt into each other with swirls that add real movement. If July had a favorite nail look, it’s this – bold, almond-shaped, and built for hot days and even hotter selfies.
15. Green Cat-Eye
Almond tips, soft green shimmer, and mini olives – this one’s all about detail. The magnetic finish adds dimension, and the color choice leans full Mediterranean. All you need is a white tank, gold hoops, and this mani to pull the whole look together.
16. Blooming Flower
Cherry red is the 2025 color. Pinterest called it, and July’s running with it. If you’re into trendy techniques, this blooming floral design hits the mark. Just brush on the polish and let the pigment do its thing. Add a rhinestone or two, and suddenly it’s not just nail art; it’s nail flex.
17. Neon Orange
There’s something about neon orange that just feels like July. This shade has summer on lock every single year, and it’s not going anywhere. Add those gold details for contrast, and you’ve got an almond manicure that’s equally dramatic and stunning.
SEE ALSO: Neon Nail Designs to Glow Up Your Summer
18. Red, White & Blue
This is how you do a themed mani without locking yourself into one day. Gingham, cherries, powder blue stripes, and glossy red – this almond-shaped set channels 4th of July energy in a way that actually lasts through the month. It’s cute, fun, and totally scroll-stopping.
SEE ALSO: 4th of July Nails: Festive Looks You’ll Love
19. Milky Nails
Milky pink and glossy is already that girl of summer manis, but add one sculpted flower to each hand, and it’s giving 3D princess treatment. The almond shape keeps it classy; the single bloom makes it modern. If you’re the type who likes soft glam with a little extra – this is it.
20. Yellow Ombre
And finishing the July nail lineup strong – this pink and yellow ombré design is a full summer win. The fade is buttery smooth, the colors pop, and the shape is sharp. Perfect for the girlies who love color but still want their nails to look fresh and clean.
July nails = done. Now it’s your turn. Pick your fave look, recreate it, and tag us – we want to see how you wear it. And don’t forget to follow us on socials for more ideas.
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