The Top Nail Trends of the Summer
New research from SpaSeekers.com reveals the top nail trends of July, just in time for our next manicure. Using a combination of Google search increases and TikTok data, it’s clear that chrome nails are the most popular summer nail trend of 2024. With searches increasing 83 percent over the past year and 151 million views for chrome nails on TikTok, this super chic design has been on everyone from Hailey Bieber to Alix Earle to Kelsea Ballerini. This design is so dominant, its elegant variant, chrome tipped nails, are take second place in this summer’s top nail trends.
But chrome isn’t the only hugely popular nail art trend gaining ground this summer.
Our Favorite Micro Trends
We’ve been obsessed with manicure micro trends for a while now. From the perfect mani inspo to the nail care and colors we can’t live without, there’s a top nail trend for everyone. Whether you want to take yourself dining with delightful al fresco nails, match your mani to your favorite cocktail or embody your brat girl summer, there’s a look that’s perfect for you.
That’s also because the manicure has officially become the way to complete an outfit.
The Rise of the Manicure
As the top nail trends of the season make clear, the manicure is the perfect way to express your individuality and sense of fun. Many of the most dominant looks of the summer have a distinctly fun and fruity vibe that celebrity nail artist Julie Kandalec says is becoming increasingly popular.
“I’m seeing a lot of the fruity nails in the al fresco style,” says Kandalec. “This is about dining outdoors so it’s very fresh, with lots of butterflies and worms like you might see on a picnic.”
And whether your vibe is sophisticated and elegant or fun and flirty, the manicure says a lot about you. “You say a lot without words,” Kandalec says. “And these days an outfit isn’t complete unless your nails are done.”
Top Nail Trends for Your Next Mani
Behind chrome nails and chrome tip nails, more celebrity-loved manicures round out the top ten looks of the summer, with cherry nails in third place.
“So far, the fruity nail style has seen an 83% increase in searches versus 2022-23,” explains a representative for SpaSeekers.com. “So, it’s clearly not one that’s losing any traction, resulting in it being placed in the top three nail trends for this summer.”
Summer florals like daisies and hibiscus flowers take fourth place, while the ever-popular strawberry nails come in fifth. Do you spy your favorite trend in the top ten?
| Rank | Nail Trend |
| 1 | Chrome nails |
| 2 | Chrome tip nails |
| 3 | Cherry nails |
| 4 | Summer flower nails |
| 5 | Strawberry nails |
| 6 | Airbrush nails |
| 7 | Lime, turquoise, and orange tie-dye nails |
| 8 | Splash nails |
| 9 | Chrome flame nails |
| 10 | Disco nails |
Courtesy of SpaSeekers.com
