Art Attack

See what's trending in nail art this summer and follow these design tutorials to elevate your nail art this season.

BY GELISH

06.04.25

Every season, new trends are served up, giving us a fresh wave of playful, creative, and seriously Instagrammable nail designs. This summer's standout looks strike the perfect balance between bold and breezy, making them easy to wear whether you're a maximalist or prefer something a little more low-key. From abstract bubbles that look like dewy droplets on your fingertips to 3-D textures in the form of sculpted shapes as well as charms, there's something for every vibe. Fruit designs—think tiny cherries, lemons, and strawberries—are also a huge trend this season, bringing a juicy pop of color and fun, while color-blocking offers a fun way to play with all of your favorite summer hues. Whether you go all-out with nail art or keep it simple, these trends are the perfect way to refresh your look and embrace the season's carefree spirit.

Summer Trend: 3-D Design

Balloon Animal Art

Tool Kit: Gelish PolyGel Brand, Let's Roll Collection in Gel Polish and Xpress Dip N Brush, LED Light.

1. Prep the nails, and apply Foundation or your favorite Gelish base gel, and cure for 5 seconds in an LED Light.

2. Apply one coat of Gelish Gel Polish Hold Me Tighter, Unwind With Me, This Is How I Roll, Don't Be A Tease, and Give It A Curl to each nail, and cure for 30 seconds. Repeat with a second coat.

3. To create the 3-D balloons, mix your favorite shades of Gelish Xpress Dip N Brush from the Let's Roll Collection with Gelish PolyGel Brand Natural Clear until you get the opaque color that you want.

4. Roll the product into different-sized oval shapes and then attach them together and cure for 60 seconds under an LED Light.

5. Once the balloon shapes are complete and secure on the nails, add tiny beads of your PolyGel Brand color to create necklaces, and cure for 60 seconds.

6. Finally, coat the entire design with Top It Off top coat, making sure to get in and around the 3-D shapes, and cure for 30 seconds.

Summer Trend: Bubbles

Velvet Fizz

Tool Kit: Gelish Gel Polish Let's Roll Collection, 5 Piece Marbling Tools, Matte Top It Off, LED Light.

1. Prep the nails, and apply Foundation or your favorite Gelish base gel, and cure for 5 seconds in an LED Light.

2. Apply one coat of Gelish Gel Polish Do The Tangle, Hold Me Tighter, This Is How I Roll, and Give It A Curl to each nail, and cure for 30 seconds. Repeat with a second coat.

3. Use the different-sized balls on the dotting tools to create dots in contrasting colors from the Let's Roll Collection, filling up the entire nail. Cure for 30 seconds.

4. Apply Matte Top It Off top coat, and cure for 30 seconds for a velvety matte finish.