Like many other '90s beauty trends we love, neon colors are at the top of the list right now. FromNeon eyeshadowup toNeon hairthere are so many ways to play with the bright neon colors. We understand that these colors can appear too vibrant and eye-catching on or around the face. There is another simple and subtle way to get into the neon trend: neon nails.
With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to give your nails a pop of color that will instantly put you in the holiday spirit. Check out these 8 ways to wear neon nails and save the best ideas for your next nail design appointment!
1. Neon French nails
They were in the springPastel French Nailssuper trendy. Now in summer, the nail tips are painted in eye-catching neon colors such as pink, orange, yellow and coral. Neon colors will give your French nails a bright, modern twist in no time.
Short gel nails with neon edges
Who says you have to choose a single neon color? Choose not just one, but five different shades! Seriously, with the neon nail trend at its peak, there's no better time to treat yourself to a neon rainbow mani. To achieve the fun, summery look, paint each nail tip a different neon shade.
V-shaped French tips
You can customize the French nail design to suit your nail shape. For example, if you prefer to wear your nails rectangular, you can design the French tip in a V shape. At Sqoval and Almond Nails, it's best to go for the classic, rounded smile line.
Squoval nails with French tips in coral
2. Neon nails with leo spots
Another cool nail design trend currently circulating on Instagram is the combination of neon colors and leopard print. What's special here are the colorful stripes on which black leopard spots are drawn. This nail design looks wonderful on a nude base coat.
Nail design with neon yellow
The strip should run vertically over the entire nail bed. The leopard pattern is then painted in black over this colored stripe. The rest of the nails are usually the same neon color.
Neon nails in pink
Depending on how colorful you want your nail design to be, you can choose a different neon color for each nail. With the light base coat the whole thing still looks harmonious and not too bold.
Neon rainbow nails in matte
3. Retro Swirl Nails in Neonfarben
We can't talk about nail design trends 2021 without mentioning the trendy neon nails in 70s style! They're the ultimate solution for fun summer nails that are bright and Instagrammable.
The waves start and end in different places
A light or nude-colored nail polish is used as a base. Then narrow and wider wavy lines are drawn with a fine nail polish brush. You can get completely creative with the exact wave shape and number of colors.
The Swirl Nails immediately put you in a good mood
This nail trend is extremely versatile. You can either add a cool design to every other nail to add a few accents, or add colorful wavy lines to all nails.
Simple swirl design on the ring finger
4. Neon nails 2021: Colorful and abstract
If you want to DIY a neon nail design, an abstract design might be just the thing for you. The irregular shapes can be used to easily conceal errors. You can choose two or three neon nail polish colors and combine them for an eye-catching color-blocked look.
Abstract neon nails in pink, blue and white
Alternatively, you can use white nail polish as a base and add neon colors as accents. With gold foil and fineSpider gel linesThe abstract nail design can be wonderfully rounded off.
5. Neon gradient nails
Nails with a gradient, so-calledOmbre Nails, are not a new trend, but the look can also be achieved great with neon colors. Black nail art motifs such as shells, starfish and palm trees come into their own on this colorful background.
Neon nails in an ombré look
The most popular variant for a summer nail design is the color gradient from pink to orange to yellow. The nails are reminiscent of the Tequila Sunrise Cocktail and look just as delicious. The colorful drink also served as inspiration forthis bold hair color.
Palm trees are a popular motif for summer nails
6. Neon Nail matte
Do you love being inconspicuous? Then this nail design is just right for you! The matt look is a popular trend that makes the neon colors appear not so bright, but rather delicate and velvety.
Summer nails in a delicate matt look with neon accents
7. Neon nails with glitter and negative space
With such bright polish on your nails, sometimes less is more. You can make a bold statement with a negative space look that includes just a shade (or two) of neon. With a little black and silver glitter you can create a nice contrast.
Neon orange nails with glitter
8. Short neon nails – subtle and eye-catching at the same time
Would you like to try out the manicure trend in summer 2021, but are not a fan of overly complicated nail designs? For this simple but cool look, for example, a single neon color, a light nude tone and some silver glitter are combined. It still has a magical effect and also fits in well with the geometric nail art trend, which has been very popular in recent years.
If you need even more inspiration for your next nail design, check out 90 of the most beautiful gel nail ideas for 2021in this articlean!
