Hooray! Summer is on its way – The flowers are blooming, the days are longer and the nail trends are bigger, bolder and undoubtedly more beautiful.
We absolutely love the variety and inspiration that summer nail sets bring; it truly is a time to get creative and show off your fun side!
If you find yourself going color-blind over all the choices on offer (us too!), then fear not!
There is one summer nail vibe that is always guaranteed to deliver – red summer nails. You might think of red nails and think of Christmas, but think again!
Red summer nails come in so many shades and designs that you have a wide variety to choose from to suit your style and skin toe. Keep scrolling to find your next perfect summertime set.
It’s time to dig out your bikini, pour yourself a nice cold mojito and let’s start looking at some of our fave new red summer nail designs for 2023. We have included trending styles we are sure will make a big splash this season, as well as a photo roundup of some of our favorite looks.
Oh, and if you’re feeling up to treating yourself to a set of red summer nails at home, scroll down to the video for a quick how-to guide. You can thank us later!
Trending Styles for Red Summer Nails
So what’s trending for 2023? We predict big things for these designs this year:
- Round lobster red summer nails
- Stiletto red nails with diagonal pink French tips
- Almond acrylic nails with nude base and red French tips
- Red nails with groovy 70s flower design accent finger
Video tutorial: Pretty Red Summer Nails
Feeling inspired? Us too! Grab your nail kit and treat yourself to a bit of well-deserved pampering with this gorgeous set of red nails to try at home.
You got this!
33+ Best Designs for Red Summer Nails
Red summer nails are already hotting up on Instagram and Pinterest, so there is a fantastic choice of nail design ideas on offer!
To help you find your next set, we have compiled this list of 30+ of the most gorgeous red summer nail designs we have seen that are guaranteed to complement any style.
Remember, our own Pinterest boards are regularly updated, so keep an eye on there for even more inspo whenever you need it!
1. Red Nails with Cherry Design
2. Bright Red Summer Nails with Flowers
3. Summer Red Nails with Palm Trees
4. Cute Red French Tip Nails with 3D Flowers and Butterfly Glitter
5. Red Summer Nails with 3D Flower Detail and Gems
6. Bright Red Summer Nails with Matte Beige and Flowers
7. Red Playboy Art Summer Nails
8. Red Summer Nails with Heart Details
9. Red Nails with White and Flower
10. Cute Summer Nails in Red with Colourful Details
11. Simple and Classy Red Summer Nail Design
12. Bright Summer Red Nails with Colourful Swirls
13. Classic Red Coffin Nails for Summer
14. Rose Red Summer Nails
15. Cute Short Red Nails with Ant
16. Red Summer Strawberries on Classic French Nails
17. Classic Red Summer Nails with V French Tip
18. Short Bright Red Summer Nails
19. Summer Red Nails with Black and Gold Flakes
20. Strawberry Red Summer Nails Art
21. Simple and Short Red Summer Nails
22. Cherry Red Design Nails for Summer
23. Bright and Simple Summer Red Nails
24. Summer Coffin Red Nails with Gold Glitter
25. Short Almond Summer red Nails with Glitter Flower Art
26. Bright Red Summer Nails with Flower Design
27. Short Red Summer Nails with Golden Details
28. Watermelon Red Nails with Cute Summer Art
29. Short Red Summer Nails with White and Swirls
30. Classic Red Short Summer Nails
31. Cute Summer Short Red Nails with Flowers
32. Classic Red Nails with Frenchn Tips
33. Cute and Short Bright Red Summer Nails
34. Summer Nails in Red with Black Dots
35. Bright Red, Nude and Golden Flakes Summer Nails
36. Simple and Short Bright Red Summer Nails
37. Red Almond Summer Nails
38. Cute Red Nails with Summer Watermelon Art
39. Bright Red Summer Nails with Matte Art
40. Short and Cute Red Summer Nails with Flower
41. Bright Red Summer Nails with Cute Little Flowers
How To Do Red Summer Nails at Home
When it comes to doing your nails at home, properly prepping your nails holds the key to making them last like the pros!
Clean your nails with a nail polish remover for a grease-free base to work from. Then you can file and shape as required, paying attention to creating a smooth edge with a buffer. Push your cuticles back to elongate your nails and use a good quality cuticle oil or cream to keep them soft.
Before you apply polish, always wipe over each nail with some extra remover to ensure you get rid of any residue from the filing.
With a deep color like red, you want to build the color in layers by applying thin coats – Applying too much at once can look messy and increases your chance of unsightly bumpy nails!
Always finish with a coat of good-quality clear polish and make sure they are completely dry before you touch anything to make your set last longer and reduce the chances of the paint chipping.
If you can’t stand chipped nails, opt for UV gel polish or a set of acrylics for a chip-free and long-lasting finish!