Summer 2025 Nail Trends: Shapes, Colors and Abstract Designs Heating Up the Season

Summer has officially begun, meaning the curtains have closed on “cold girl makeup” and moody mauve nails to make room for warmer beauty aesthetics. Nail trends, specifically, are starting fresh in the form of nude tones and pale pinks, plus pops of abstract adornments here and there. The acrylic craze of 2020, which saw many Gen Zers glue on Cynthia Erivo-approved talons, seems to have finally finished as short nails make a comeback for easy upkeep and a more natural finish. One trend that we have yet to shake, however, is the Hailey Bieber “glazed donut” look. Manicurists are still coating base colors — now pale pink, guava and butter yellow — in powder chrome, whether it’s only on a single nail or all of them. Here, 10 summer 2025 nail trends, according to professional manicurists and major red carpet moments. Short and Square Heidi Montag’s short, square-cut nails at the 2025 American Music Awards at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Recent red carpet styles have indicated a newfound aversion to long nails, at least among the upper echelons of Hollywood. Pointy tips are now being clipped and filed down into square shapes. Alternating Designs Woman poses with her decorated nails next to a reflective bag on

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