Morgan Donahue
Changing our nails with the seasons is one of our favorite beauty rituals—and the nail trends for summer 2025 have us totally giddy to refresh our mani wardrobe. We scoured the SS25 Fashion Week runways and spotted shades ranging from soft and sheer to bold, bright, and totally unmissable. Whether you're all about minimalist neutrals or crave a pop of playful color, there's a trend here with your name on it.
It's about glam time you treated yourself.
Metallics and chromes were everywhere on the runway, with shades ranging from nudes to greens and even purples. Lucky for us, @misspopnails shared exactly how she achieved these head-turning manicures for clothing brand Theophilio. She used “two coats of Willa by ZOYA with one coat of Apple, Kerry, or Mimi.” We can’t wait to try these out and fully channel our inner mermaid.
Celebrity manicurist Gina Edwards used a stiletto press-on kit from KISS to create these vibey smoky quartz nails for the Prabal Gurung show—complete with swirls of white that give off serious crystal energy. The result? A magical mani that feels both edgy and elevated.
Silver chrome and bright yellow? This nail polish combo is everything. Julie from @julieknailsnyc used shades Whisper and Catching Light from CND WORLD to create this bright, fun, chic look for Libertine’s show.Â
A bare, well-manicured short nail (like this one from the Proenza Schouler runway) is the ultimate cool-girl flex. Clean, glossy, and minimal, it lets your natural nails shine while still feeling totally intentional. Think of it as the no-makeup makeup of manicures. Try Muse by JINSOON, PURE by ELLA + MILA, or the Perfecting Nail Veil in #4 by LONDONTOWN to get the look.Â
Airy, cool, and playful, this baby blue hue screams summer. It’s giving beach days, cloudless skies, and just the right amount of Y2K nostalgia—aka your new seasonal go-to. For the best payoff, apply two thin coats over a smooth base, then finish with a glossy top coat to really make the color pop. We have our eye on Bliss by JINSOON, Muse by CHANEL, and BP by OLIVE & JUNE.Â
This earthy brown moment at the Michael Kors show is giving serious quiet luxury vibes—sophisticated, chic, and calming. JINSOON’s Earth Clay is the unexpected neutral we didn’t know we needed: warm, rich, and effortlessly elevated. We’re also loving Orme by THE MANICURIST and Paintbrush It Off by ESSIE for that same cozy-meets-polished energy.
Who says dark blue nail polish is just for fall and winter? Definitely not us. This deep, moody shade (first seen on models at the Proenza Schouler SS25 runway show) is bold, unexpected, and makes just as much of a statement poolside as it does fireside. For extra impact, go glossy with a high-shine top coat, or add a some shimmer to really make it pop.
A milky, ballet-slipper-pink nail polish is a summer staple—and for good reason. It’s clean, timeless, and gives off that effortlessly polished vibe without trying too hard. We saw this soft shade pop up all over the SS25 Fashion Week runways, proving that minimal nails are still making maximum impact. OPI’s Bubble Bath is a no-brainer here, and we also love Whisper by JINSOON.
Leave it to Sandy Liang to bring the bedazzle. Holly Falcone created this scattered crystal nail art manicure over a clear coat to let each gem shine like its own little star. It’s playful, delicate, and proof that a little sparkle goes a long way. Check out these rhinestone nail accents by SALLY HANSEN or this colorful set from DECO BEAUTY NAILS.Â
We may have saved our fave pick for last, because we are beyond obsessed with this silver metallic look seen at the Monse Maison show during New York Fashion Week. It’s both eye-catching and neutral, which means it’s the perfect summer nail choice, whether you’re going minimalist with a chic all-white look for your wardrobe or rocking bold pops of color. The exact shade? JINSOON’s Nifty, which they call “a thoroughly modern take on vintage silver.” We totally agree.
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