Need some inspiration for your next mani? Check out these fabulous warm-weather nail polish and nail art ideas submitted by our aspiring beauty trendsetters. We were blown away by all the ah-maz-zing designs created for our #NailtheLook Instagram contest back in May and have culled just a few of our favourites (trust us, it was hard to only pick a few!) so you can bring them straight to your nail salon. Get ready to screenshot.
1. SET SAIL
Nautical nail art turns the sartorial tides in your favour. (@stephenieyeah)
2. EXTRA, EXTRA
For a big impact, try matching your mani to your handbag. (@aprilannespolishedhands)
3. OPPOSITES ATTRACT
Black and white are always right. (@mommys.vanity)
4. THINK PINK
Nothing says summer like watermelon fruit, flowers and flamingos. (@alexandrasiklos)
5. COUNTRY STRONG
Get your cowgirl on with a handkerchief and distressed denim. (@sarahmaacc)
6. HELLO, KITTIES
Embrace your cat-lady persona with feline emblazoned fingertips. (@thebasecoat)
7. RIPPLE EFFECT
A cool Carrara marble-inspired mani is proof that summer nail art doesn’t have to be bright to make a big impact. (@kathybielecki)