12 Fun Rainbow Nails To Bring Light To Your Day
If you are planning your outfits but your nails are not matching up for this season, well, we have something to bring the creativity back with these rainbow nails.
It’s summer season all over the world, and we see a large number of rainbow-themed things! If you feel this is your year to take part in this celebration, how about trying rainbow nails? Here’s our favorite rainbow designs—tag your fave below!, from complex to easy, for you to try out.
You will find designs such as rainbow French tips, swirly nails, ombre nails, and some designs with glitter that shimmers. We have many interesting ways for you to incorporate the rainbow element into your manicure.
Here are some of the best rainbow nails for summer!
Almond Rainbow French Tips
Credit: @heygreatnails
Rainbow French tip nails with delicate designs, in multi-color style, make it easy. We love that the neon color is another popular trend being incorporated with the rainbow-themed.
Tools Needed:
White nail polish, such as OPI Alpine Snow
A thin nail art brush
Neon polishes (pink, yellow, blue, green)
Steps:
Paint nails with white polish and let them dry.
Use striping tape to mark the tip area, but if you’re skilled freehand with a thin brush.
Apply neon colors vertically
Seal with a glossy top coat.
Pro Tip: For steady lines, clean edges with a small brush dipped in acetone.
Cheerful Design with Flowers and Smiley
What most people love about nails such as this one is the amount of creative design. If you are looking for a bold nail art design that will stand out, this is it. These creative and fun patterns such as flowers, clouds, rainbows, smiley faces, and hearts.
Easy Rainbow Swirl Nails for Beginners
Credit: thenaillologist
If you want a design that is on trend but still has playfulness to it. Here we have a swirly rainbow nail design to copy.
Swirl Rainbow Nails Tutorial:
Paint nails white.
Use a thin brush to draw curved lines in rainbow order.
Blend edges with a clean brush dipped in acetone.
Neon Stripes
Image credit: @by_hannahtaylor
This neon nail-striped is a nice and interesting way to add a rainbow touch to your manicure. The base is clear, and the tip has glitter that creates a little glam.
Pastel Rainbow Nails for Long Natural Nails
What I love about this next nail design is that the rainbow is in the middle of the nail. I also love that the colors of the rainbow are not all the same, giving you options.
Bright Color Rainbow Nails With Glitter
This design features a rainbow pattern on all fingers but all are interesting and stand out on their own. If you are feeling confident and looking for a bold design that will stand out, then save this for your next nail manicure appointment.
Colorful Flame Nails
Credit: @nailsbytaryn_
I love that this design is so feminine and gives a fire-type rainbow. If you want your nails to stand out, then this is a good one to copy, although it’s not easy to do.
Tools Needed:
Sponge makeup applicator, neon polishes (pink, orange, yellow)
Steps:
Paint nails black; let dry.
Dab neon polishes onto a sponge, then press onto tips for a gradient.
Use a thin brush to flick polish upward for “flames.”
Pro Tip: “Layer colors while sponge is still wet for blended flames.”
Stars and Dots
Credit: @lexi.loves.nails
This design has a lot of stars, dots, and gems. The design is quite pretty, and we love it.
Thin French Tip Nails
Credit: @nails_by_iv_
This type of French tip nail is still trending. A lot of women prefer short to medium-length manicures, and this is a good option. If you are a corporate baddie, then this is one you can wear to the office as you take part in the pride celebration.
Tools Needed:
Nail striper brush or French tip guide stickers
Pastel rainbow polishes
Steps:
Apply nude base polish.
Use a striper brush to paint thin rainbow stripes at tips (one color per nail).
Clean edges with acetone brush.
Pro Tip: Shake the polish bottle first for smoother lines.
Confetti Nails
Tools Needed:
Silver glitter polish
Rainbow nail sequins or loose glitter
Steps:
Paint nails with silver glitter polish.
While wet, press vertical rainbow sequins onto each nail.
Seal with a thick top coat to prevent peeling.
Pro Tip: “Use tweezers for precise sequin placement.”
With Shimmer
Image credit: @onenailtorulethemall
This unicorn nail is designed on very short summer-inspired nails, with a silver base, and the rainbow is vertical with twirl. I love this, especially if you want to do a design on your natural nails.
With Palm Trees
Credit: @ms.nailiciouss
Palm tree rainbow tropical nail art design that will stand out. I love these because bright summer nails are pretty and they stand out so much, especially during the summer.
