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Gel nails are a summer staple for any beauty lover. With more time spent swimming, gardening, going on vacation, and simply enjoying the outdoors, having a durable and long-lasting manicure is essential this time of year, and that's exactly what you'll get with gel nails (we're talking manis that last 10 to 14 days). Now that June is finally here, it's time to start thinking about the fun summer gel manis we all want to try.
From colorful French tips to seaside- and floral-inspired designs, we can officially break out the bright colors and elaborate seasonal nail art. Ahead, our 19 favorite gel nail ideas for June that are perfect for summery days ahead.
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Good as Gold
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There's nothing like golden hour in the summer months. Bring a touch of gold to your nails with this multi-finish mani.
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Bright Idea
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Get a color-blocking effect with this bright and sunny nail art design. We're envisioning sitting by the pool with a cold drink in hand, showing off this stunning mani.
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Flower Power
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Come June, flowers are on full display. It seems only right to have a manicure to match. Wear your favorite flower on each nail for a totally custom mani.
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Shades of Brown
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Who said brown nail polishes are only for autumn? This Western-inspired design with French tips is perfect for outdoorsy summer nights, whether you're at the rodeo or just looking for a mani that matches everything.
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Neon Rainbow
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Neons and summer go hand-in-hand. Take a slightly different approach by incorporating all your favorite neon colors across your nails for a rainbow-like effect.
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Under the Sea
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Turquoise, pink, and flowers—can it get more summery than that? This June, try an out-of-the-box seaside-inspired mani like this one. We're dreaming of taking these nails on a Caribbean vacation.
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Orange You Glad
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Citrus fruits, sunsets, marigolds, and more—all summery orange things we love. Add this dewdrop mani to the list.
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Pastel Aura
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Aura nails will forever be one of our favorite simple yet show-stopping nail art ideas. Choose two of your favorite nail polish shades for June, and create the look by painting one color for the base and airbrushing the other color on top.
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Strawberry Lemonade
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Sipping strawberry lemonade this month? Get the nails to match. This beautiful ombré gradient flows seamlessly from pink to yellow.
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Floral Mix-N-Match
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Use builder gel and rhinestones to create this mix-and-match floral manicure. The nails' long, stiletto shape makes this blooming set look extra eye-catching.
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Girly Pop
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Tomato girl summer, coquette bows, and strawberries pretty much sum up peak girlhood lately. Give your manicure a feminine touch by adding these girly additions to each nail.
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Silver Lining
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Dress up what is an otherwise simple nude manicure with silver foil detailing.
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Shades of Summer
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Experiment with your favorite summer shades to create a seasonally inspired, customized manicure that's just for you. With trends like aura nails and French tips all the rage, incorporate your go-to nail art for this unique manicure.
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Baby Blues
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A baby blue French manicure with florals is perfect for June, right when we're transitioning from spring to summer. Add rhinestones to zhuzh things up.
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Glazed Green
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No one was ever the same after Hailey Bieber first debuted her glazed donut nails. They take on a different life with this emerald green base. Paint your nails with your dark green gel polish, and after curing, wipe chrome powder on top of each nail to get the effect.
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Fiery Pink
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Set your fingertips ablaze with red flames. The fiery red designs contrast with the pink and blue base, adding a touch of flair (ahem, flare) to the manicure.
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Swirly Cat Eye
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Cat-eye nail designs have become popular in every shade and design, including these muted colors. Apply a cat-eye magnetic gel polish, then create the swirls by hovering a magnet above the nails in a circular motion.
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Out of This World
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There's something alien-esque about these pink nails with silver chrome detailing. If you're not a pink person, use any other color for your base (just make sure the silver will still pop!).
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Barbie Pink
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Jelly nails for summer? Yes please. Paint them a Barbie pink color for ultimate summer vibes.
