July Nails: Designs That Spark Joy, Sunshine & a Little Bit of Sass

July is a month of full-blown summer energy (even when it’s not) — holidays, heatwaves, music festivals, beach days, and rooftop nights. It’s the time to go bold, playful, and unexpected with your nails. Whether you're jetting off to Italy, throwing it back to your childhood favourites, or experimenting with Y2K glamour, this month's nail designs are as creative and fun as the season deserves.

From tropical blooms and anime magic to mirrorball chrome and mango-sunset tips, there’s something here for every mood and mani moment. Scroll on for this month’s trendiest, happiest, and most talked-about top 10 nail looks — because July is too hot to play it safe.

1. Tropi-Cool Petals

These nails are the definition of vacation glam. A rich green tip adds drama and edge, while oversized pink floral art brings softness, movement, and femininity. The translucent nude base allows the design to float like tropical blooms caught in a summer breeze. Each petal is delicately outlined, and topped with subtle 3D crystal accents that catch the light just right — like sunrays glinting off pool water. Think botanical garden meets beach resort chic. Ideal for summer weddings, island getaways, or just channeling main character energy on a regular Tuesday.

2. Limoncello for three, please

Whether you’re sipping a chilled limoncello spritz on the sun-drenched beaches of Cinque Terre or wandering the cobbled streets of Mykonos, these nails capture the glow of golden hour and citrusy summer bliss. Think lemon-yellow tips on a milky or clear base, paired with dainty leaf or rind-like detailing. Bonus points for a cheeky lemon slice or Aperol-inspired accent nail. These are as zesty as your vacation selfies.

3. I’m burnin’ up for you baby

The Jonas Brothers would 100% be onboard with this fiery set. Bold, molten swirls of  chrome gold — like flames frozen mid-flicker — dance across the nails in a metallic or airbrushed effect. It’s hot, hot, hot. Pair with chrome accents or fiery decals to dial it up, or keep it slick with glossy red tips and flame art. This one’s not just for fans — it’s for anyone feeling a little dramatic.

4. Studio Ghibli Queen

For all our anime lovers and Ghibli superfans, this dreamy design turns your favourite animated worlds into wearable art. Whether it’s a Spirited Away soot sprite, Totoro peeking out from a cuticle corner, or No-Face on your ring finger, each nail becomes its own cinematic canvas. Play with soft watercolour effects and pastels for a whimsical feel, or go bold with graphic detailing. It’s cosplay… for your nails.

5. SpongeBob Square Pants Flowers

Are you ready, kids?! This design immediately triggers the most joyful kind of nostalgia. Featuring those iconic daisy-style underwater flowers in bright pastel hues — just like the ones that float across SpongeBob’s sky — these nails are a total throwback. Pair them with a light blue or seafoam base, and add a jellyfish or pineapple on an accent nail if you’re really feeling the Bikini Bottom vibes. Nostalgic, playful, and just plain fun.

6. M-m-m-mangoo 

Subtle, summery, and totally juicy. This look features a sheer nude or milky base topped with a mango-orange tip that slims down about halfway down the nail, creating a soft mango sorbet aesthetic. It’s perfect for those who want a pop of colour without going full neon. Bonus points for adding a glossy finish to make it look even juicier. Think tropical elegance — minimal effort, maximum impact.

7. Mirrorball Magic

It’s giving disco, it’s giving festival season, it’s giving main character on the dance floor. These ultra-reflective chrome nails feature a sleek silver checkerboard pattern that catches the light from every angle — like a mirrorball for your fingertips. The geometric design adds a modern edge, while the glossy, rounded shape keeps it glam. Whether you're heading to a rooftop party, dancing under the stars, or just feeling a little extra at brunch, these nails demand attention in the coolest way. 

8. Gem Drop Drama

These nails are not here to whisper — they’re here to shout luxury. Adorned with oversized silver and gold gems, this design brings full 3D texture and pure maximalist glamour. A mix of glossy white polish and subtle quilted detailing adds dimension beneath the bling, while the alternating chrome tones bring balance and versatility. They’re part Bridgerton ball, part Y2K bling revival, and all-around showstopping. Perfect for a birthday, bachelorette, or any day you want your hands to say main event.

9. Summer Bliss

Soft, sweet, and perfectly polished — these pearly white nails are a lesson in understated elegance with a touch of girly charm. Shaped into a delicate almond silhouette, the nails shimmer subtly in the light, offering that ethereal glow only pearl finishes can deliver. On each ring finger blooms a single 3D ombré flower in a gentle yellow hue, fading softly at the edges like petals kissed by sunlight. At the heart of each flower, a tiny diamanté catches the light, adding just the right amount of sparkle. It’s sunshine, seashells, and soft-girl summer all in one.— ideal for those who love their manis dreamy but with a little detail.

10. Parlez-vous Français?

Chic, eclectic, and full of French-girl flair — this set is like a conversation between classic Parisian elegance and playful summer fun. Each nail has its own personality: a baby yellow base with silver 3D balls on the pinky brings a burst of sunshine; the ring finger keeps it timeless with a bold squared-off white French tip; the middle finger adds whimsy with a polka dot twist on the classic; the index goes modern and minimal with a clear base studded with floating metallic balls; and the thumb ties it all together with a squared white French tip adorned with cheerful yellow dots. It’s a stylish mix-and-match moment that says oui to creativity and non to boring nails.

July nails are all about expressing your most carefree, joyful, and glamorous self — whether that means looking like you stepped out of a Studio Ghibli dream or literally shining like a disco ball. It’s a month to play, to experiment, and to let your fingertips tell a story — nostalgic, tropical, futuristic, or fabulously over-the-top.

So whether you go full sparkle, fruity minimalism, or cartoon-core cuteness, just remember: there’s no such thing as too much in July.