The 6 Most In-Demand Summer Nail Trends Across the Globe

I constantly scroll through Pinterest and Instagram to find inspiration for my next manicure, so it’s usually only a matter of time before I start to pick up on key styles that define the season. In spring, we saw everything from polka dots and micro art to soap nails and mixed berry nails.

Now that we’re far enough into summer, the standout trends happening on a global level couldn’t be clearer. “I think nail trends are influenced by a mix of fashion, beauty, social media, celebrities, and what’s happening culturally around the world,” says Jacqueline Pham, celebrity manicurist for Color Street. “Runway colors and fashion trends help dictate trending shades, while [social media] can turn a specific nail shape, color, or design into something that goes viral with global reach quickly.”