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26 Cool Neon Nail Ideas For Summer 2023 & Beyond

Save these designs for your next mani appointment.

by Audrey Noble and Olivia Rose Rushing
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Here are the cutest design ideas for neon nails for 2023.
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When it comes to summer nail art, there truly are two teams of note: The mani minimalists who prefer milky whites hues and high-shine neutrals. And on the other end of the spectrum, the manicure maximalists who believe that more is more.

As for the latter nail art aficionados? Lucky for them, countless designs have been taking centerstage, being worn by A-listers and at-home painters alike — including juicy watermelon designs, adorable Lana Del Rey-esque cherry details, trippy mushroom nails that give serious ’70s vibes, very Barbiecore pink French tips, strawberry nails that are oh so coquette, and countless others.

As for some on-trend hues for the warm summertime months, it goes without saying that neon lacquers are *everything* at the moment (especially thanks too buzzy, headline-making manis à la Hailey Bieber, for one). And especially when planning your vacation-ready aesthetic for those upcoming getaways, a vibrant mani-pedi moment is a major green flag.

Craving a fresh new set that will instantly add a whole lot of color to your life? From colorful chromes to bright checkered patterns, here are 26 neon nail art designs for 2023 that you’ll immediately want to show your go-to manicurist or attempt to recreate at home.

1Purple Chrome Vibes

Chrome nails have been having their main character moment — and this neon purple hue will truly pop against a summer tan.

2Glowing Green

Take cues from Hailey Bieber and tap neon green hues for your nails.

3Barbie Aura

This pretty pink nail look uses takes the aura nail art trend to new heights with 3D chrome details.

4Fruit-Filled Tips

Five fruits are better than one, IMO (especially with some neon blue French tips).

5Otherworldly Neons

An out-there manicure is even more bold when neon lacquers are involved.

6Animal Print

Animal print is bold on its own, but you can go all in by going neon. Mix all different shades with the design for an unforgettable look that channels Lisa Frank vibes.

7Flower Power

Soften up the drama of a long coffin nail and paint neon-colored flowers against a bare background.

8Abstract Watermelon Art

Alexa, play Watermelon Sugar.

9Pick Your Colors

Tap different hues on each tip for a neon Skittle mani.

10Neon Pool Water Nails

ICYWW, pool water nails are the nail art of summer.

11Fire Hot

Opt for neon orange nail lacquer for a fiery hot manicure.

12Pretty Frenchies

It wouldn’t be a nail roundup without a French mani. Opt for thicker and more rounded tips in a highlighter yellow shade for a modern spin on a classic look.

13Dotted Lines

Pick your two favorite neon hues and create an optical illusion on your nails.

14Go For Barbiecore

Lean into the on-trend Barbiecore vibes with this patchwork pink set.

15Colorful Squiggles

These electric squiggles tap a different hue for each nail.

16Invisible French Nails

ICYMI, invisible Frenchies are *that girl.*

17Watercolor Swirls

Upgrade a high-shine lip gloss mani with some neon-hued swirls.

18Rainforest Dew Drops

Metallic green polish met with 3D water droplets are a match made in heaven.

19Checkered Print

This patchwork manicure is a summertime dream.

20Solar Neon Hues

Hailey Bieber started summer early with her neon yellow set this past spring.

21Groovy Vibes

Get into the ’70s vibes of love and good times with this psychedelic neon 3D mani.

22Neon Matte

These abstract geometric shapes in neon shades are intricate and true pieces of art. Match it with a matte finish for unexpected twist.

23Faded Finish

It might seem like softening the brightness defeats the purpose of having neon shades, but they actually work really well together.

24Reverse French Skittle Nails

Create some playful Skittle nails with these reverse French designs.

25Lemon Print

Neon yellow lemons are perfect for those European adventures and beyond.

26Rainbow French Tips

Just because Pride month is over, doesn’t mean the rainbow nails need to be over, too...

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