The "Italian Market" Manicure is the top nail trend for summer—check out the best designs to share with your…

      As a beauty editor, I've spent nearly a decade researching and reporting on nearly every nail trend. Whether it’s a minimalist look like Hailey Bieber's famous "glazed donut" manicure or a more elaborate style, such as F1-inspired designs, I’ve experienced it all—analyzing, writing about, and likely trying them myself. Recently, a particular nail trend has captured my attention and refuses to leave my mind. It's trending on Instagram and TikTok, and while it varies depending on individual taste, design, and artist, it universally evokes a summer vibe. I refer to this trend as the "Italian market" manicure. Here’s the idea: Picture yourself on vacation in Italy, wandering through an open-air market in the warm sunshine. You see stalls filled with ripe olives, fresh lemons, and other local delicacies while hearing the lively chatter of shoppers. Now, envision this idyllic summer scene translated into a bold nail design—that’s the essence of the Italian market manicure. It features food-inspired designs on each nail, showcasing elements like fish (especially sardines), olives, lemons, and oranges. Below are five examples that embody the flavor of a Sicilian summer.

      This first manicure, hand-painted by @taylormadenailsx, is a true summer representation with its vibrant color combinations, stripes, and motifs of fish and fruit—bellissima! The detailed design from @mikan_nails is so intricate that I feel like I need a magnifying glass to appreciate it fully. It features olives on toothpicks and a fish against a bright blue background, topped off with stunning 3D lemon nail art. Another delightful hand-painted creation by @taylormadenailsx, this one is whimsical and soft, featuring blueberries, oranges, and cherries on either a creamy base or as part of a classic French manicure, creating a dreamy summer tribute. The detailed, joy-filled design by @rachelsophienailstylist showcases all the key elements of a perfect Italian market manicure. Finally, another vibrant Italian market manicure by @taylormadenailsx makes me yearn for an immediate trip to the Amalfi Coast.

      If you want to join in on this trend, it's all about intricate details, so visiting a professional nail artist is a great idea. However, if you're feeling crafty and wish to channel a similar Italian summer aesthetic on your own, there are DIY options available. You might try painting your design, but I recommend using summer fruit nail stickers or press-ons instead. Here are a few options:

      **Nail Art Brushes**

      - Beauty Secrets Nail Art Brush Set

      - Manucurist Nail Art Tool Duo

      **Nail Art Stickers**

      - dailycharme Fruit Stand Nail Stickers

      - lisa says gah Nail Art Stickers

      **Press-On Nails**

      - PaintLab Fruity Press-On Nails

      - Olive and June Puffy Fruits Press-On Nails

      - Dorynail Fruit Garden Press Ons