7 July Nail Ideas That Showcase Summer Shades

Now that the dog days of summer are in full swing, it's time to update your mani and pedi. And we have all the fun July nail ideas to inspire you. 

Do you like butter? Your nails think you do! We love this soft, buttercup yellow for fingers and toes as a fresh and sunny July color.

Get the look:

• Essie nail polish in Buttercup Jelly
• Essie quick-dry top coat

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How cute are these hand-painted allium flowers (Hint: we think they're super cute). And they're not that hard to do. It takes a bit of a steady hand, but because the flowers are airy, you can dot them on.

Get the look:

• OPI nail polish in Mod About You
• OPI nail polish in Funny Bunny
• OPI nail polish in Do You Lilac It?
• OPI nail polish in Purple With a Purpose
• OPI nail polish in Mi Casa Es Blue Casa
• OPI nail polish in Without a Pout
• OPI nail polish in Suzy - the First Lady of Nails
• Nail art brushes and dotting tools
• OPI Start to Finish base coat and top coat

How juicy! A whole hand of watermelon-themed nails. With a few dots and squiggly lines, your nails will fit right into the month of July.

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Get the look:

• Essie nail polish in Start Signs Only
• Essie nail polish in Licorice
• Essie nail polish in Feelin' Just Lime
• Essie nail polish in Meet Me at Midnight
• Essie nail polish in Blanc
• Essie no chips ahead top coat
• YTD Likomey jelly polish in Emerald Green
• Nail art brushes and dotting tools

From the mint green polish to the cute ice cream cone decals, these are the nails you'll crave this summer. Whether you go with ice cream cones or another treat, these nails are sure to sweeten your July.

Get the look:

• Essie Expressie nail polish in Express to Impress
• Super sweet nail decals
• Essie speed-setter top coat

A pedi that matches your beach blanket? Yes please. These adorable stripes are super easy to accomplish, and they'll look great on your hands, too.

Get the look:

• OPI nail polish in Flex on the Beach
• OPI nail polish in I Cannoli Wear OPI
• Nail art brushes and dotting tools
• OPI Start to Finish base coat and top coat

We love the contrast of the red ladybugs with these matte pastel nails. After all, who couldn't use a little luck in July?

Get the look:

• Sally Hansen Hard as Nails in Heart of Stone
• Sally Hansen Hard as Nails in N-Ice Rock
• OPI Matte Top Coat
• Ladybug nail art stickers

Cool it down with icy blue nails that look perfect in the summer heat. With or without the added bling, it's a look we love.

Get the look:

• OPI nail polish in It's a Boy!
• ILNP holographic polish in New Day
• OPI Start to Finish base coat and top coat

Whether it's subtle or showy, we love a summery nail. So this July, try one of these manis or pedis for the perfect look.