10 Neon Nail Art Ideas That Will Have You Heading to the Salon

Now that we’re deep into July, we’re ready to go into full summer mode and bust out bright colors, bold patterns, and fun accents that scream out-of-office. Nothing says, “Where’s the beach?” quite like neon nail polish. Geometric patterns, funky emoji-like designs, and in-your-face colors are here to stay this summer, so check out our favorite neon nail looks to rock in the dog days of the season.

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HAPPY THANG 🙂🙂🙂🙂 inspired by @wearehappyplace (checking out soon, btw) for Ashley. #spifsternails #sortaspif #gelfill

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1. Mixing Patterns: Why pick one pattern when you can choose 10?

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I was DYING to do these @nailthoughts babies.. and here they are. Thank you for being incredible, Katie! XO

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2. Abstract Art: Small, simple lines and artful swatches of color can make a big impact.

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Bright florals for Melissa ✨ #nailart #nails #gelnails #sparklesf

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3. Fun Florals: Add playful touches that embrace a more youthful look.

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Happy #pridemonth ! #rainbowfrench for @nicolinamasako ! #summernails #nailgameonpoint #sparklesf #holidaynails #nailartistsf #sfnoma #nailartist #bayareanails #sanfrancisconailart #sanfrancisconails #handpainted #gelnails #nailart #nailgasm #notd #nailswag #prestogel #youngnails #sculpturednails

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4. French Manicure: When you’re bored with the typical white French tips, this colorful twist on a classic will have all eyes on you.

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Fruity Nails for Lucy 🍉✨ These give me all the feels, I love em so much 💓😭💅🏼 #lucysnicenails #handpainted #fruitnails #naturalnails #nailart #heynicenails

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5. Fruity: It wouldn’t be summer without covering your fingers in fruit designs, right?

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This color palette though 😍 thanks again to @ninanailedit who has done so many amazing designs that inspires us all 💅👏 @fingerbangportland #pdxnails #handpainted #colorblock

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6. Negative Space: For those who aren’t used to bright color, opting for a negative space mani can slowly ease you into the trend.

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This glitter was v v hard to contain! It’s still everywhere 😛 @bootstrapsnelson . . . . . . . . . . . #nail #nails #nailedit #naileditdaily #nailsofig #nailpro #naileditportland #nailart #nailswag #nailsaddict #pdx #portland #portlandoregon

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7. Holographic: Neon tones and holographic touches go together like peanut butter and jelly.

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✨New nails✨ We've teamed up with our friends @essie to create curvy, modern manis that show off the standout shades in their new gel couture avant-garde collection! Find these bright, graphic nails in our lookbook for the next two weeks.💛

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8. Melted: For the surrealist babe, choosing one shade and opting for a melted effect can be the right option.

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UP in the clouds @westlightnyc with the PEONY mani from our Bouquet Bae collection 🥂💐

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9. Mixed With Pastels: Add a neon base to your pastel manicure.

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Gel manicure

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10. ’80s-Inspired: Grab your leg warmers and parachute pants, because we’re not done with the ’80s just yet.

Tweet us your favorite neon nail art @BritandCo!