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Nails · May 17, 2021

14 Abstract Nail Art Designs for Summer

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14 abstract nail art designs that you seriously need to try this Summer.

I’ve picked my favourite aesthetic nail art inspiration from Pinterest that you’re all going to love!

Since getting my gel polish kit from Amazon last year, I’ve been obsessed with nail art and finding super easy nail designs that I can do at home.

Especially during the Summer months, I like to be a bit more creative and practice new abstract nail designs.

I’ve collected some of the best abstract nail designs that I’ve found on Pinterest that are going to be so perfect for Summer 2021, I’ve also included links to all of the shades that you’ll need to recreate these looks yourself.

Contents hide
1 Must-have nail art tools
2 The best abstract nail designs for Summer 2021
3 Green negative space nails
4 Colourful abstract mix & match
5 Retro colourful mix & match
6 Toned-down groovy brights
7 Creative bright tips
8 Groovy rainbow tips
9 Nude nails with yellow swirls
10 Colourful Yin and Yang
11 Butterfly stickers on bare nails
12 Two-toned blue swirls
13 Glitter on colourful tips
14 Colourful smiley faces on bare nails
15 Funky checkerboard tips
16 Marbled pastels

Must-have nail art tools

Before getting into all of the fun and easy nail designs, here are some of the tools that I swear by that will make doing nail art yourself even easier.

I normally like to buy nail art tools in sets and the most affordable ones always seem to be on Amazon, like this 40-piece set that comes with an array of brushes, dotting tools and also some nail tape for under £10. This kit has everything you need to create all of the easy nail patterns below – so would be perfect for beginners!

There’s also this really great nail art kit, also under £10, that has similar nail art brushes and dotting tools, but also comes with lots of different glitters – so if you’re inspired by any of the looks below that contain glitter, this would be the best kit to go with.


The best abstract nail designs for Summer 2021

Green negative space nails

by @amberjhnails

Colours you need to do it yourself:

  • Rimmel Super Gel Nail Polish For Women – 063 Elfin
  • Bluesky Gel Nail Polish – Dark Green Sparkle
  • Beetles Gel Nail Polish – Emma Emerald Green

Colourful abstract mix & match

Press-on nails from @clawcollection – can be purchased on Etsy.

Colours you need to do it yourself:

  • Essie Nail Polish – You’re A Catch
  • Maybelline Colour Show Nail Polish – Latte
  • Gel Polish Variety Kit

Retro colourful mix & match

by @looky.beauty

Colours you need to do it yourself:

  • Bright Gel Polish Set
  • Nails Inc Neon Nail Polish Collection

Toned-down groovy brights

by @evemeetsnails

Colours you need to do it yourself:

  • Pastel Gel Polish Set

Creative bright tips

Press-on nails by LittleNailsUS on Etsy

Colours you need to do it yourself:

  • Maybelline Colour Show Nail Polish – have all the primary colours and around £5
  • Blue Velvet 7 Rainbow Colour Gel Nail Polish Set

Groovy rainbow tips

by @id_nails_space

Colours you need to do it yourself:

  • Maybelline Colour Show Nail Polish
  • Blue Velvet 7 Rainbow Colour Gel Nail Polish Set

Nude nails with yellow swirls

By @thehotblend

Colours you need to do it yourself:

  • Barry M Cosmetics Gelly Nail Paint – Lemon Sorbet
  • Jessica Custom Colour Midi Nail Polish – Sunglow
  • Ciaté London Paint Pot – Big Yellow Taxi

Colourful Yin and Yang

by @yeswhatnails

Colours you need to do it yourself:

  • Sally Hansen Colour Therapy Nail Polish – Chai on Life
  • China Glaze – Grass Is Lime Greener
  • Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Polish – Pink Blink
  • MAYJAM Classic Gel Nail Polish Set (A gel polish set that contains all the colours you’d need)

Butterfly stickers on bare nails

Nail stickers from ManiMe

My favourite nail stickers:

  • Butterfly nail stickers
  • Leopard print nail stickers
  • Cherub nail stickers

Two-toned blue swirls

Press-on nails by nailsbymarianne on Etsy

Colours you need to do it yourself:

  • Essie Nail Polish – Wild Card
  • Essie Nail Polish – Pret-a-Surfer

Glitter on colourful tips

by @evemeetsnails

Colours you need to do it yourself:

  • Nail glitter set (you can paint the colour on the tips, allow to dry then apply a clear polish and dip it into the glitter!)
  • Essie Nail Polish – Birthday Girl
  • Essie Nail Polish – Naughty Nautical

Colourful smiley faces on bare nails

by @bigbangnyc

Colours you need to do it yourself:

  • Smiley Face Nail Stickers
  • Nails Inc Nail Polish Quad

Funky checkerboard tips

by @laurenladnier

Colours you need to do it yourself:

  • Beetles 23-Piece Gel Nail Polishes (For all of the colour combinations you could dream of!)
  • Revolution High Gloss Nail Polish (A super affordable polish that comes in a huge range of colours to create these nails with)

Marbled pastels

by @tatyana_molot

Colours you need to do it yourself:

  • Rimmel London Super Gel Nail Polish – Purple Splash
  • Maybelline Colour Show Nail Polish – Corals Up
  • Essie Nail Polish – You Know The Espadrille

Which of these elegant classy nail art options were your favourite? Let me know in the comments!

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  1. The Exclusive Beauty Diary says

    May 19, 2021 at 9:08 am

    These nails designs are very cool. Thank you for sharing.

    New Post – https://www.exclusivebeautydiary.com/2021/05/wella-system-professional-luxe-oil.html

  2. Lenne Zulkiflly says

    May 19, 2021 at 12:57 pm

    All these nails are so fab! I really like the marbled pastels one xx

    lenne | lennezulkiflly.com

  3. Milli Davison says

    May 19, 2021 at 8:46 pm

    These are so cute! I’m so sad I’m back at work now (in a kitchen) so I cant have nice nails any more but I would 100% have any of these designs! Fab post! Milli x ~ http://millidavison.co.uk/

  4. Allie Mackin says

    May 22, 2021 at 12:42 am

    Oh these are all so fun! Have you heard of dashing diva? I love their gel decals so easy to use and longer then 2 weeks,

    Allie of
    http://www.allienyc.com

  5. Rashmi says

    May 22, 2021 at 8:22 am

    Beautiful nail art…thanks for sharing dear 🙂
    Beauty and Fashion/Rampdiary/Glamansion

  6. Danielle says

    May 22, 2021 at 10:39 am

    I love them all, they are so stunning!

    Danielle | thereluctantblogger.co.uk

  7. Kathrine+Eldridge says

    May 22, 2021 at 11:51 am

    These are all amazing! My faves are the two tone blue and rainbow nails.

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

  8. Simone says

    May 22, 2021 at 1:38 pm

    I absolutely love the colorful tips trend as well as the nude nails with a colorful swirl on them. These trends are cool and I’m pretty sure I’m going to test them out myself. 🙂

    xoxo Simone | https://beautymone.com

  9. stylefrontier says

    May 23, 2021 at 8:11 am

    these are absolutely lovely!

  10. The Exclusive Beauty Diary says

    May 23, 2021 at 10:32 am

    All of these are unique and beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

    http://www.exclusivebeautydiary.com

  11. Aimsy says

    May 23, 2021 at 10:34 am

    Oh, I wish I could paint my nails this creatively! 1. i work in healthcare so no nail varnish allowed and 2. I don’t think my hand would be steady enough haha!
    Thanks for sharing…maybe I can do something on my annual leave from work!

    Aimsy xoxo
    Aimsy’s Antics

  12. Danielle Beautyblog says

    May 23, 2021 at 11:22 am

    So many gorgeous designs! xx

    Danielle’s Beauty Blog 

  13. Katie says

    May 23, 2021 at 6:37 pm

    OMG these designs are all amazing!
    Katie | katieemmabeauty.com

  14. Lynn says

    May 24, 2021 at 8:27 am

    Ooh! These are all super funky designs! I’m such a plain jane and only like white, neutrals or light pink for my nails! I’m not sure if I’d ever do these but I love seeing them on people! Thanks for sharing x

    Lynn | https://www.lynnmumbingmejia.com

  15. Siobhán says

    May 24, 2021 at 8:33 am

    I love the rainbow tips! I’m very boring and just paint my nails! x

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