Advice from a Beauty Editor: Here Are 7 Nail Designs to Save for June

      How is it already June? This year is passing quickly, but I can't say I'm not looking forward to summer's arrival. While I tend to play it safe with my fashion and beauty choices during winter, summer is when I truly express myself. This is particularly true for nail trends. Even during last week's heatwave, I spent plenty of time on Instagram and Pinterest searching for the best nail ideas for June 2026. Not to brag, but I believe I've discovered the top manicure designs of the month, thanks to leading celebrities and expert nail artists. It appears that June is a time for fun and experimentation with nail colors, styles, shapes, and more. Celebrities are stepping out of their comfort zones, trading their usual milky nail shades for eye-catching designs. However, milky nails are still in! Whether you prefer vibrant manicures or understated, neutral designs, there's something for everyone this June. So what are you waiting for? Keep scrolling for the best nail ideas of June 2026, straight from a beauty editor's desk...

      **7 Best June Nail Ideas 2026**

      1. **Mermaid Manicure**

      First up, the mermaid manicure. How stunning is this blue and pink chrome nail design? It's a super summery twist on the classic chrome look and gives off all the vacation vibes. You’ll definitely see me sporting these nails by the pool this season.

      **Get the Look:**

       - **Essie** Nail Polish 14 Fiji: Start with a soft pink base before applying the chrome powder.

       - **Manucurist** Blue Glazed Powder: This is the exact product used by nail artist Mateja Novakovic to achieve that pearlescent blue finish.

      2. **Turquoise Tips**

      Turquoise is currently dominating the fashion scene and it's a nail trend to embrace this June. To elevate your manicure, try fun turquoise tips. Add brown polka dots like in the picture above for an extra style boost.

      **Get the Look:**

       - **Manucurist** Riviera Nail Polish: Probably the most perfect summer nail polish color ever.

       - **H&M** Nail Polish Tidal Code: A beautiful, budget-friendly option from H&M.

      3. **Mega Milky**

      I meant it when I said milky manicures are here to stay. However, this June, they’re getting an upgrade. Along with an opaque milky finish, be sure to add a high-shine top coat for a combination of milky and glass nail trends.

      **Get the Look:**

       - **Manucurist** Milky White Nail Polish

       - **OPI** Mirror Shine Top Coat: Trust me, this top coat provides salon-level shine.

      4. **Jelly Nails**

      Jelly nails were hugely popular last summer, and it seems they're making a comeback this June. This pink jelly nail design is currently stuck in my head.

      **Get the Look:**

       - **Essie** Original Nail Art Studio Pink Jelly Gloss: Essie created the perfect polish to achieve this trend at home.

       - **Manucurist** Pink Sorbet Nail Polish: This is the exact polish used in the manicure from Manucurist's new jelly collection.

      5. **Mismatched Manicure**

      As soon as I saw this trendy mismatched manicure on Tracee Ellis Ross, I knew it would become a huge trend this June.

      **Get the Look:**

       - **Nails Inc.** Caught in the Nude Nail Polish Hawaii Beach: I love the warm brown and mustard mix, so I will be reaching for this shade from Nails Inc.

       - **Hermès** Les Mains Hermès Nail Enamel 79 Jaune Impérial

      6. **Spots and Stripes**

      Maximalist nail art is trending this summer, and for June, I love combining two major nail art trends: spots and stripes, especially in yellow, red, and turquoise hues.

      **Get the Look:**

       - Unless you're skilled at nail art, this design can be tricky to do at home, but having a good range of nail art brushes will definitely help.

       - **OPI** This Chic Is Bananas Nail Polish

      7. **Feeling Swirly**

      Hailey Bieber recently showcased this blue swirl nail design on Instagram, and I've been eager to recreate it ever since. With the colorful base, it just screams cool-girl summer.

      **Get the Look:**

       - **Rimmel** 60 Seconds Super Shine Nail Polish Danny Boy Blue: This bright blue polish is sure to earn you compliments.

       - Use a thin brush to assist in recreating the swirl design.