11 Trending Summer Nail Looks for 2023
Issue No. 065
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Summer is finally here, as we transition from spring pastels, autumn neutrals, and festive winter nails, we are excited to welcome the unique and fun nail trends of summer 2023! Summer is the time of the year when you can experiment and step out of your comfort zone by trying bright colours or the 3D nails you saw a tutorial on. There are plenty of excuses to book a manicure you will see through this season or even do them yourself; the possibilities are endless with summer holidays, weddings and warm weather festivities.
As we kick start the summer, at Bio Seaweed Gel June is a month that we hold dear to our hearts. This month we are celebrating Summer, Pride Month and BSG Day – our 17th birthday! There is no better time than our birthday month to showcase our values; inclusivity, self-care and the community. See here on what celebrity nail techs in the industry do for self-care!
At Bio Seaweed Gel we strongly believe in our values. We are grateful for our amazing community that supports us and share the same goals with us for 17 years+! On behalf of Bio Seaweed Gel, we truly thank everyone. For the month of June, we wanted to shine some light on our UNITY-All-In-One Gel Polish with a behind the scene as the product truly relates with our values and beliefs here at BSG. Our UNITY-All-In-One Gel Polish was once named 3-in-1; with base, top and colour all in one bottle but deep down we knew 3-in-1 was not what we wanted to call it. Eventually back to the drawing board our team went, it took us awhile to really nail down what the product represents; opportunities for advancement, growth and inclusivity. Thus UNITY-All-In-One Gel Polish was born!
Keep reading to see our top 11 summer nail trends that we continue to see on thousands of nail techs and nail enthusiasts, tag us on Instagram we would love to see your work!
11 TRENDING SUMMER NAIL ART TRENDS FOR YOU TO TRY
1. BLUSH AURA NAILS
We are starting off the must have nail trends with these super sweet blush nails. You can achieve this look with the help of our Blooming Nail Art Gel Polish, Artist’e ($10).
Click play to see the step-by-step instructions by @alyssanailedit:
Products used in this video:
Stronger Base-1 Gel Polish, $20
No-Wipe Top Gel Polish, $20
#278 Jelly Bean UNITY All-In-One Gel Polish, $20
#269 Kandi Yamz UNITY All-In-One Gel Polish, $20
Liner 2 Brush, $20
2. Y2K FLOWER NAILS
There is no other nail art that is more original than the classic dot manicures. Easy, peasy and always adorable floral nail look are simple to achieve. Even if you do not have a nail art dotting tool, you can use a household item such as a toothpick or the end of a bobby pin! Looking for a more professional tool? Check out our Diamond Nail Art Brushes. Love the floral look? Read our Blog 061 for more floral ideas.
Shop the look: UNITY #286 Chase the Sun, $18
3. MICRO FRENCH
Meet the micro French manicure the hipper sister to the classic French tip but with a thinner and finer tip. Switch up the classic white with rainbow pastels, bright neon's and even sparkles to spice up your summer!
Shop the look:
3STEP: #05 Cotton Angel, #14 Tangy, #18 Jewel, #1035 Happy Go Lucky, $18
UNITY: #269 Kandi Yamz, #208 Highlight, $18
4. 3D BUBBLE ACCENTS
Summer is the perfect season for experimenting! This 3D bubble accent nail art is one unique design you cannot miss. Use our Builder Gel to create these playful lobs. Click here to discover different ways to use our Builder Gel!
Shop the look: UNITY #278 Jelly Bean, $18
5. NAKED NAILS
We love a natural set. To achieve the “clean aesthetic” you’re going for a “your own nails, but better” vibe. This can be achieved with a clear coat or a jelly neural/pink. This look works best if your natural nails are healthy, so don’t skip on the Cuticle Oil!
Shop the look:
3STEP #05 Cotton Angel, #1009 Snow Bare, $18
UNITY #278 Jelly Bean, #273 Milkshake, #283 Salt & Sand, $18
6. CHROME
Summer is the perfect time to add some extra sparkle and shine to your look! Show off your style and have some fun with your manicure by trying out these simple and chic chrome nails with rainbow sparkles. Don't have chrome powders? Check out our Chrome Gels.
Shop the look:
UNITY #210 Strawberry Hills, $18
gelChrome #C3 Air, $20
7. DONUT GLAZE
These viral 2022 Met Gala Hailey Bieber Glazed nails are still trending as of today! To achieve this nail design all you need is a jelly nude and a good rub of the pearly chrome powder. Give it a more summer vibe by experimenting with different base colours. Don't have the powder? Check out this dupe using the following colours:
Shop the look:
UNITY #273 Milkshake, $18
3STEP #02 Seashell, $18
gelChrome #C7 Ice, $20
8. LIP GLOSS NAILS
Lip-gloss nails mimics the gloss and shine. You can achieve this look when you choose a sheer/jelly/ shade very close to your natural skin tone.
Shop similar shades:
UNITY 277 Peach Tea, $18
UNITY 278 Jelly Bean, $18
Rhinestone Gel R1 Diamonds, $20
9. MIX AND MATCH PATTERNS
Why have 1 when you can have 10 different nail designs! From checkered to flowers, rainbows and hearts this super fun and cute look is perfect for any summer festival.
Shop the look: Builder X, $65
10. VIVA MAGENTA
It's time to make a statement with the Pantone Color of the Year! This bold Magenta shade is sure to be a show stopper and exude confidence. What a perfect colour for the upcoming Barbie movie. Turn heads this summer with this hot pink!
Shop the look: UNITY #126 Magenta, $18
11. NEON
Always in style is the neon nail look. If you aren’t too keen on nail art, wearing a bright pop of colour on your nails is a great way to show off your personality without challenging your unsteady hands.
Shop the look: UNITY #287 Better In A Bikini, $18
Summer is the time to embrace our inner creativity. From bright and sassy colours to subtle and chic tones, to crazy 3D nails. It's time to find what works for us and make it our own. Let's take this season to have some fun and step out of your comfort zone with a splash of colour for 2023. Check out our summer Neon's!
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What summer 2023 nail trend is your favourite? Let us know in the comments.
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12 comments
I always like doing a holo polish at some point in the summertime cause of how they sparkle when the sun is out. May try to do art with one instead to incorporate one of these styles into the rotation!
Would love to try donut glaze!
The simple neon is a great look for the summer. Beyond that, I admire the Lip Gloss Nails and also enjoy using Artiste.
Looks 2 & 3 are my favourite
So many great ideas to try !! I’m definitely trying lip gloss nails and some more neon colours !
Neon! I have better in a bikini on right now! I also need a nice pale orange to accent it :)
I want to try the donut glaze!
I want to try lip gloss nails and micro French. I just need to decide which one to do first!
Planning on trying out neon nails this summer!
The lip gloss nails looks cool!
I’m loving the inspo for “Lip gloss nails!” and the mix and match! So hard to pick which one to do next!
I love the micro French and the glazed donut nails! I use BSG Milkshake and a chrome powder for my glazed donut nails, it’s the perfect combination!